General Sports Marshall Warren Named First Black Team Captain In Boston College’s Hockey HistoryEric MoodyOctober 19, 2022October 19, 2022 by Eric MoodyOctober 19, 2022October 19, 2022760 Hockey defenseman Marshall Warren proudly delayed turning pro when he became the first Black captain of Boston College's hockey team.... Read more
Career Diversity, Equality, Inclusion Sports ‘NHL Bound’ Premiere Hopes to Inspire Quests of Black CoachesBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsMarch 3, 2022March 2, 2022 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsMarch 3, 2022March 2, 2022559 "NHL Bound" follows the journey of two Black coaches, Duante Abercrombie and Nathaniel Brooks, interning with the Arizona Coyotes.... Read more
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion Sports Coyotes Launch Coaching Program for Diverse Hockey CoachesBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsMarch 2, 2022March 2, 2022 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsMarch 2, 2022March 2, 2022605 Arizona Coyotes Head Coach André Tourigny passes the puck to diverse coaches through an internship program.... Read more
Sports Florida Panthers Hire Brett Peterson, Making Him the First Black Assistant General Manager in NHL HistoryCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonNovember 24, 2020November 24, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonNovember 24, 2020November 24, 20202220 In a move that is believed to be a first, the Florida Panthers announced they have hired Brett Peterson as the first Black Assistant GM of the... Read more
Sports 18-Year-Old Quinton Byfield Becomes Highest-Drafted Black Hockey Player in NHL HistoryCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 14, 2020October 16, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 14, 2020October 16, 20208708 Quinton Byfield was drafted No. 2 in the National Hockey League, making him the highest-drafted Black player in NHL history.... Read more
Sports Black NHL Player Matt Dumba Becomes First to Kneel During the National AnthemCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 4, 2020August 4, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 4, 2020August 4, 20203056 Matt Dumba took a knee while wearing a Hockey Diversity Alliance sweatshirt with "Black Lives Matter" emblazoned on the sleeves.... Read more
Lifestyle NHL COO John Collins Says Ads Are ‘Coming’ To JerseysKevin L. ClarkNovember 17, 2014November 17, 2014 by Kevin L. ClarkNovember 17, 2014November 17, 2014445 The subject of advertisements on jerseys isn't old news, but NHL COO John Collins hopes to bring a new source of revenue to hockey.... Read more
Career Sports Why There Are So few Blacks In Pro HockeyAlan HughesFebruary 26, 2014September 27, 2017 by Alan HughesFebruary 26, 2014September 27, 20172771 An entrepreneur, Weekes, launched his lifestyle apparel company 'I Have No 5 Hole' in 2012... Read more