“If you think you can, you can. If you think you can’t, you’re right.” - Willie O’Ree HI there, your intrepid hostess/reporter Amy here. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I have had some free time on my hands lately, so during the last week of Black History Month, I decided to take some self-study… Continue reading Playing Hockey While Black: What One White Woman Learned About The Sport She Loves
Category: misc hockey
Hockey Is For Everyone – Even Those On Capitol Hill
On Wednesday, February 6th, the bipartisan Congressional Hockey Caucus hosted Hockey Day On The Hill, an event that showcased new initiatives from the NHL and the NHLPA to further grow the game of hockey by incorporating it into the STEM curriculum in schools all over the United States. Also, Gritty was there, and so were… Continue reading Hockey Is For Everyone – Even Those On Capitol Hill
The Glass Ceiling of Refereeing
This afternoon, Hockey Night in Canada tweeted an article from the Canadian Press about 23-year-old Cassandra Gregory, who is a hockey referee in Alberta, Canada. According to Gregory, she was prevented from refereeing Alberta Junior Hockey League games on the basis of her gender. Dave Watling / The Canadian Press Hockey Canada has six referee… Continue reading The Glass Ceiling of Refereeing
The Tulsa Oilers – December 22, 2018
Tulsa, Oklahoma has a hockey team. In fact, Tulsa has had a hockey team for most of the last 100 years - almost as long as Oklahoma has been a state. They’re called the Oilers (themed for the area, like most of the other teams - Drillers in baseball, Roughnecks in Soccer), or the Ice… Continue reading The Tulsa Oilers – December 22, 2018
Better Halves for Hockey Fights Cancer
The New Jersey Devils auctioned off their “Better Halves” baskets this year to raise money for Hockey Fights Cancer, the Valerie Fund, and Boston Children’s Hospital. Hockey Fights Cancer partners with the American Cancer Society, the Canadian Cancer Society, and the Movember Foundation to raise money and awareness. The Valerie Fund, named for Valerie Goldstein,… Continue reading Better Halves for Hockey Fights Cancer
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