Q: "The National Hockey League manages professional hockey teams in the United States and Canada."
Is the above claim true?
Options:
- yes
- no
A: yes
Explain how we arrive at this answer:

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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Explanation: Several teams in the United States and Canada hold membership in the National Hockey League.