H2OUUP2 said:Um......No. Good try though.
I really don't see any back room deals going on here. Nike is already in contract with Hockey Canada(HC). Nike is in contracts with Livestrong. Maybe Nike persuaded HC to do this with a little extra, but I really don't see anything dodgy going on here.
I think this is just a very poor decision on Hockey Canadas part. Those sorts of things do happen.
Possible: Hockey Canada and Nike cut a deal in advance of the 5hitstorm. Then after the shocking reveal, Hockey Canada asks Nike nicely if its okay to not wear Livestrong colors. Nike replies nicely, saying a deal is a deal, we are still in the Livestrong business, and we have tons of merchandise in the retail pipeline. Nike then asks ...'how Hockey Canada is enjoying the money they sent...'. Hockey Canada says the really enjoy Nike's money.