Racism In Hockey
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Many Canadians concerned about misogyny, racism in hockey culture, survey findsA vast majority noted the cost to play hockey was a barrier to broader participation, with 88 per cent agreeing that hockey is too expensive for everyone to play.CanadaMay 5
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‘A tragedy’: 1st Black NHL player Willie O’Ree hopes George Floyd death sparks change"I'm 84 years old and didn't think I'd witness some of the stuff that's going on, but this dates back to the slavery age," O'Ree told The Canadian Press.NewsJun 4, 2020
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Queen’s University researchers pen policy paper on fostering inclusion, anti-racism in hockeyThe researchers are calling on hockey officials to promote inclusion in the sport with a policy paper that outlines recommendations on how to combat racism in hockey.CanadaMar 6, 2020
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AHL forward speaks out after opponent uses racist slur, thanks Oilers and Kings for how they handled situationOntario Reign forward Boko Imama says there is "no excuse'' for the racial slur that was directed at him during a recent American Hockey League game.SportsJan 22, 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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Hockey player on Oilers’ farm team suspended 5 games for using racial slurThe American Hockey League has suspended Bakersfield Condors defenceman Brandon Manning five games for using a racial slur against Ontario Reign left-wing Bokondji Imama.SportsJan 21, 2020
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Indigenous hockey player buoyed by support after sharing experience with racismLogan Prosper, who is from Waycobah First Nation, says he was taunted with racist comments from players with the Northside Vikings during a game in Cheticamp, N.S., last week.SportsDec 14, 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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Peterborough-area hockey player says he was told to ‘go back to where you came from, immigrant’The Ontario Minor Hockey Association is investigating the alleged incident at an arena in Millbrook.SportsNov 22, 2019
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Queen’s University roundtable says racism in hockey can no longer be toleratedThe Racism in Hockey roundtable discussion was inspired by recent racist events that occurred in arenas across North America.SportsApr 1, 2019
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