Akim Aliu
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Akim Aliu, longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate, gets tryout with AHL teamAkim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey, this time in the AHL.SportsMar 21
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Former NHLer Aliu questions Hockey Canada’s motives: ‘These summits mean nothing to me’A former professional hockey player believes Hockey Canada’s summit on toxic masculinity falls well short of what needs to be done to address the issue.CanadaSep 8, 2023
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Nazem Kadri, Akim Aliu open up about racism in hockey for new campaignStories were told by Akim Aliu, Minnesota's Matt Dumba, Colorado's Nazem Kadri, Toronto's Wayne Simmonds and Florida's Anthony Duclair.CanadaJan 8, 2022
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NHL says it’s completed Bill Peters investigation, but Akim Aliu’s lawyer casts doubtThe NHL says it has completed its investigation into the conduct of former Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters.CanadaNov 1, 2021
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Players form Hockey Diversity Alliance to combat racismA group of hockey players of colour have formed the Hockey Diversity Alliance in an effort to combat racism in the game.SportsJun 8, 2020
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Sidney Crosby condemns George Floyd’s death and racism ‘in all forms’San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane specifically urged Crosby to say something about George Floyd late last month.TrendingJun 3, 2020
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Former Calgary Flames player who spoke out about racism signs with Czech hockey teamAkim Aliu, the player who helped promote a new discussion about racism and coaching behaviour in hockey, is heading back to the ice.SportsJan 21, 2020
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Gary Bettman says the NHL will not tolerate abusive behaviour"We will not tolerate abusive behaviour of any kind," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Monday.Dec 10, 2019
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Hockey coach misconduct allegations spark countrywide discussions around ‘hockey culture’Recently, the highest level of professional hockey has had a dark spotlight cast on it over allegations of coaching misconduct, ranging from racial slurs to physical abuse.SportsDec 6, 2019
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Rick Zamperin: Is the National Hockey League ready for a ‘big change’?With more and more troubling allegations being hurled against current and former NHL head coaches, former NHLer Akim Aliu says "there's some big change coming."SportsDec 4, 2019
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