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Former NHLer Aliu questions Hockey Canada’s motives: ‘These summits mean nothing to me’

A former professional hockey player who faced both physical abuse and racism on his path to the pros believes Hockey Canada’s summit on toxic masculinity falls well short of what needs to be done to address the issue. In an interview with Global News, Akim Aliu says the two-day Beyond …

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Sportscaster apologizes to Indigenous NHLer from Manitoba after mocking name – Winnipeg

ESPN SportsCenter anchor John Anderson apologized to Zach Whitecloud, a First Nation member in Canada, on Tuesday after comparing the Vegas Golden Knights defenceman’s last name to toilet paper the previous night. Whitecloud told reporters in Edmonton that he spoke with Anderson on Tuesday morning. “I think it was an attempt …

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