After Olympic debut, ice hockey’s future in China uncertain


              China goalkeeper Jieruimi Shimisi (Jeremy Smith) waves to fans as the team leaves the ice after a preliminary round men's hockey game against Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
            
              Germany's Patrick Hager (50) sprays snow as he stops near China goalkeeper Jieruimi Shimisi (Jeremy Smith) (45) during a preliminary round men's hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Beijing. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)
            
              Team China players gather before a preliminary round men's hockey game against Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
After Olympic debut, ice hockey’s future in China uncertain