Akim Aliu

• Players form Hockey Diversity Alliance to combat racism

  A group of hockey players of colour have formed the Hockey Diversity Alliance in an effort to combat racism in the game.

  Sports

  Jun 8, 2020
• 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.

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  Jun 3, 2020
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• Former Calgary Flames player who spoke out about racism signs with Czech hockey team

  Akim Aliu, the player who helped promote a new discussion about racism and coaching behaviour in hockey, is heading back to the ice.

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  Jan 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
• 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.

  Sports

  Dec 6, 2019
• 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."

  Blogs

  Dec 4, 2019
• Former NHL player Akim Aliu meets with league execs, says ‘big change’ expected

  Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters apologized to the Flames and general manager Brad Treliving for using "offensive language" two days before his resignation.

  Sports

  Dec 3, 2019
• Former Hurricanes GM says he ‘took immediate action’ on allegations against Bill Peters

  A day after the resignation of Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters, his former boss spoke out about his conduct with the Carolina Hurricanes.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2019
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• Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters resigns amid racial slur, abuse allegations

  Flames GM Brad Treliving is expected to update the media on the team's investigation into allegations that coach Bill Peters used a racial slur against a former player.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2019
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• In wake of racism and abuse allegations, is hockey at its tipping point?

  Racial slurs, emotional abuse and violence are among the recent allegations made against celebrated coaches in the NHL.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 28, 2019