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The New York Islanders select Andong Song, who became the first Chinese-born player ever selected in the NHL draft. He was selected 172nd overall. (Jun. 27th, 2015)
“I experienced the racial slurs and remarks that were directed towards me. But I had geared myself up for that and I told my self, Willie, you’re a black man and be proud of who you are. Just go out and play hockey and try to represent the hockey club to the best of your ability.”
- Willie O’Ree ( The first black player in the National Hockey League)
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NHL ugly sweater fun for the whole (Canadian) family
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Hockey player makes kid’s day. [video]
This is so heartwarming. What some might not know about are the obstacles Tootoo has overcome to get to where he is today. Constantly being up against the stereotypes tied to being Inuit (first Inuk player in the NHL), the suicide of his brother Terence, his battle with alcoholism (3 yrs sober last December), and the criticism that he’s nothing more than a grocery stick hockey player. Love him or hate him on the ice, he’s dealt with it all very openly off the ice and his giving spirit has endured.
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This might be go down as one of the greatest moments in Ducks history
In Teemu Selanne’s last game ever of the regular season, he went over and grabbed long time teammate and ducks legend, J.S. Giguere (Who is contemplating and will possibly retire as well at the end of the season) and together they did one final lap around honda center.
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NHL arenas
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