Why are ALL NHL players so respective of their countries flags and the coaches all wear nicely tailored suits?

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Dmitri

Rough on the ice, gentleman off the ice. Actually it's just the rules for each league that desiginates what players wear to and from games. In hockey it's become a tradition and it's stuck even for the younger players. I played junior hockey and used to wear a suit before and after every game. Even when I got injured I had to wear a suit on all gamedays if I'm at the rink.

Leafsfan29-Embrace the drought!

Coaches wear suits because league rules dictate that they have to wear suits and ties.

Anonymous

Because Hockey is true sport. Canada is its guardian.