Canadian hockey is mourning the loss of a trailblazer whose career opened doors for generations of Black athletes. Bill Riley, widely recognized as the first African Nova Scotian to play in the National Hockey League, has died at the age of 75 after battling cancer. Born in 1950 in Amherst Nova Scotia, Riley’s path to […]
Breaking the ice for Black skaters Every Friday evening, the sound of laughter and the scrape of blades fills the rink as the London Ontario Kilimanjaro Ice Club opens its doors to Black youth and families for free hockey and skating lessons. What began as a small community effort has grown into a movement centered […]
Grant Fuhr, born on September 22, 1962, in Alberta, Canada, made history as the first Black superstar in the National Hockey League (NHL). Adopted by Robert Fuhr, an insurance agent, and Betty Wheeler, Fuhr grew up in Spruce Grove, a small town near Edmonton. His love for hockey began at a young age, and by […]
Prime Video in Canada delivered an electrifying Prime Monday Night Hockey experience on January 20, featuring an all-star lineup as the Toronto Maple Leafs battled the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena. The event welcomed Canadian hockey icons, including Olympic gold medallist and one of the stars of the PWHL’s Toronto Sceptres, Sarah Nurse, along […]
The Government of Canada has officially designated the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHLM) as an event of national historic significance under Parks Canada’s National Program of Historical Commemoration. This recognition underscores the league’s pivotal role in the history of hockey and its broader impact on social change in Canada. Minister responsible for Parks […]
Edmonton-born rapper Rollie Pemberton, widely known as Cadence Weapon, has released a new anthem for the Edmonton Oilers ahead of their Stanley Cup final showdown against the Florida Panthers. Pemberton, an award-winning musician, has crafted a Stanley Cup version of his 2017 hit “Connor McDavid” to rally support for the Oilers in their quest for […]
As 25-year-old Elijah Roberts prepares for what will likely be his final weekend of university hockey, he reflects on a significant change he’s observed in the game since his childhood. In an interview ahead of the U Sports men’s hockey national championship in Toronto, he mentioned being the sole Black player on a team during […]
By Anthony Joseph As the NHL’s Rogers All-Star weekend takes center stage in Toronto, it is essential to reflect on the progress and conversations that have shaped the League’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. One voice that has been instrumental in driving these discussions is Mark Fraser, the Director of Culture & Inclusion for the […]
A Canadian postage stamp to honour Willie O’Ree, the NHL’s first Black player, will be unveiled in Edmonton on Saturday as part of the Heritage Classsic festivities. The stamp will be officially issued on Monday. O’Ree made his NHL debut with Boston on Jan. 18, 1958, and played two games with the Bruins that season. […]
Donovan Bailey, the last Canadian man to win Olympic gold in the 100-metre dash, says he’s joined one of the bids to purchase the Ottawa Senators. Bailey tweeted Friday that he’d joined the bid led by Los Angeles-based producer Neko Sparks and rapper Snoop Dogg to buy the NHL club. “I know for a fact […]
