Val James: The Forgotten Trailblazer
Until Jordan Greenway took to the ice for the US men’s ice hockey team in Pyeongchang, the program had never had an African-American player on its Olympic roster. It’s shocking…
Black History Month
Capitals’ Iconic Playoff Goals From Joel Ward & Devante Smith-Pelly
In honor of Black History Month, it’s important to reflect on the barrier-breakers who have sacrificed for progression. Sports have always been a main stage for norms to be challenged,…
Predators’ History of Diversity Isn’t Long, but It Is Strong
So, as we go through February, it’s Black History Month, and I wanted to take a closer look at the all-time Predators’ roster and review the impact the black players…
Black History Month: The Colored Hockey League Was Hockey’s First Organized League
It’s not an untold story, but it is certainly a rarely told and uncomfortably unknown piece of hockey history. In January 2020, Canada Post released a special stamp and first…
Arizona Coyotes Have Big Plans For Black History Month
This month, the NHL is paying respect to Willie O’Ree. Every player is wearing a sticker on their helmet in honour of the first black player in league history, featuring an…