Sponsored content by Wild forward, Rangers adviser part of legacy celebrated for 100th anniversary of men’s hockey program William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog for the …
Color of Hockey: Greenway, Grier honored by Boston University Read More
‘Being named captain meant the world to me, especially at a place like Boston College.’
Warren makes history at Boston College Read More
The Minnesota Wild’s Hockey is for Me, a no-cost initiative, is in its second year underneath the Little Wild umbrella.
Hockey is for me Read More
The Minnesota Wild and NHL have unveiled a brand-new state-of-the-art training facility and mentoring room in Minneapolis.
A lasting legacy Read More
‘We’re trying to reach out to kids who have never played the game or never been to a Minnesota Wild game.’
Minnesota Wild celebrates Black History Month Read More
‘Itâs about making hockey more accessible for everybody.’
Toronto Six GM helps players stay focused on ice Read More
‘The racial injustice and inequities that played out during the summer of 2020 were impactful across our campuses.’
College hockey pledges more diversity, equity, inclusion Read More
Hockey is still one of the Whitest sports around, and racism is deeply embedded in it. Black players are unfairly viewed as outsiders and intruders.
Hockey facing a diversity crisis Read More
While growing up, Renee Hess wasnât into sports, but as an adult she was hooked once she watched hockey.
Women hockey fans get clubby Read More
Kwame Damon Masonâs 2016 documentary ‘Soul on Ice: Past, Present and Future’ tells the untold story of the Coloured Hockey League.
‘Soul on Ice’ chronicles overlooked Black hockey history Read More
Womenâs hockey dominated this reporterâs attention last weekend. Minnesota (31-5-1) defeated Princeton 5-2 last Saturday at Ridder Arena to advance to the programâs 14th Frozen Four appearance. The Gophers will play Cornell in the first of two semifinals Friday at Hamden, Conn.
Minnesota womenâs hockey on a roll Read More
The National Women Hockey Leagueâs (NWHLâs) first-year Minnesota Whitecaps is the first local pro team in this century to have someone not White working in its marketing and public relations department.
Womenâs hockey internship has steep learning curve Read More
On the surface, this isnât unusual, but in Boldenâs and Johnsonâs case, the two female pucksters are among the small handful of Black hockey players.
The color of hockey: Diversity on the rise in womenâs pro hockey Read More
Hockey is still seen as a White sport. Some believe it should stay that way forever.Â
The color of hockey: The current state of diversity in a traditionally âWhiteâ sport Read More
This column continues the Only One series in which this reporter shares his experiences as one of the only African American journalists on the scene. A Black person who watches …
Few Blacks spotted at hockey tournament Read More
This column continues the Only One series in which this reporter shares his experiences as the only African American journalist on the scene. It took four walk-arounds inside the downtown …
Black fans all but nonexistent at Frozen Faceoff Read More
When I walk into Xcel Center and sometimes after finishing a sports update, I get calls, questions, emails and text messages asking why I talk about hockey. Perception is not …
Wild have shot at Stanley Cup Read More
Four years in a row the Minnesota Wild have reached the Stanley Cup playoffs, and tickets are very tough to get at Xcel Center â 19,000 occupied seats with standing-room only has been the attendance for virtually all 41 home dates.
Wild hire Bruce Boudreau Read More
We virtually spent a no-diversity weekend at the NHL Stadium Series game, staged for the first time in Minnesota and at the University of Minnesota football stadium. Following is our account set to 1970s hit songs.
Trials of an Only One in the sport of hockey Read More
Just as we were about to do our Black fan search in the Gophersâ football stadium concourse, we ran into Anthony Wilson of St. Paul.
Pro hockey is apparently not for everyone yet Read More