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NHL launches romance fanfic to promote games, sparks criticism

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The National Hockey League (NHL) is launching a series of romance-style audio stories to engage fans and promote games. This initiative has drawn criticism from some romance readers who find the content to be a superficial attempt at pandering. Critics also argue that the league is not adequately addressing issues of toxic masculinity within the sport. AI

IMPACT This initiative by the NHL is unrelated to AI development or impact.

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NHL launches romance fanfic to promote games, sparks criticism

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