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Black History Month

Val James: The Forgotten Trailblazer

THW Archives | February 2, 2022

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…

Capitals’ Iconic Playoff Goals From Joel Ward & Devante Smith-Pelly

Carl Knauf | February 25, 2021

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

Dwayne Dunham | February 21, 2021

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

Jeff Morris | February 19, 2021

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

Kevin Scholla | February 10, 2021

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…

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