Yes, and men's hockey is an 8 country sport.

I agree with your point, but hockey in general is and will remain a sport of extremely limited interest globally, regardless of gender.

And as the costs continue to soar to have kids participate, it may become a niche sport even in Canada, like skiing.

As for pro leagues, male or female, I could not care less whether they prosper or perish, as long as the fans who want to pay to watch are ultimately the ones footing the bills.