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 […]
Black Ice is a worthwhile ice-breaker By Aparita Bhandari The new documentary Black Ice examines the role of Black players in Canadian hockey, from pre-NHL contributions to the game to the struggles against racism that continue to this day. Directed by Hubert Davis and executive produced by LeBron James, Drake, and Maverick Carter, Black Ice […]
One of Fredericton’s most famous figures will have a special place on the walls of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery for years to come. Willie O’Ree — who became the first Black man to play in the NHL when he laced up for the Boston Bruins in 1958 — is the subject of a portrait expected to be […]
By Lincoln DePradine Jamaican-born Hugh L. Fraser, a former Canadian Olympic sprinter and retired Ontario judge, has been asked to take a lead role in fixing embattled Hockey Canada, which has had its access to public funds frozen, and sponsors such as Nike, Tim Hortons and Scotiabank have ended or suspended commercial relationships with the […]
Considered “an event of national historic significance in Canada” Representatives from the federal government formally recognized multiple trailblazing players at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto Wednesday, marking the breaking of racial barriers in the NHL as an event of national historic significance in Canada. Five players — Paul Jacobs, Henry “Elmer” Maracle, Larry Kwong, Fred Sasakamoose, and […]
P.K. Subban has become a full-time member of ESPN’s hockey team after contributing during last season’s Stanley Cup playoff coverage. Subban, who retired in September, has signed a three-year agreement with ESPN. He will work mainly as a studio analyst but will handle some games during the season. “I’ve known for a few weeks now. […]
