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Coyotes' Gutierrez is NHL's first Latino CEO
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Monday, 08 June 2020 15:25
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Coyotes have made Xavier Gutierrez the first Latino team president and CEO in NHL history.Gutierrez's hiring was announced Monday by Alex Meruelo, who became the NHL's first Latino controlling owner when he bought a majority stake in the Coyotes last year."This is a historic day for the Coyotes and the entire NHL," Meruelo said in…
Kane, Aliu create new Hockey Diversity Alliance
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Monday, 08 June 2020 10:07
San Jose Sharks star Evander Kane and Akim Aliu, a player whose allegations of racism led to the resignation of an NHL coach, are the co-heads of the new Hockey Diversity Alliance, an independent organization started by minorities who play professional hockey.They're joined by an executive committee that includes Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Trevor Daley,…
The NHL's coronavirus pause: Updates to the playoff format, more questions as team facilities open
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Monday, 08 June 2020 10:06
It has been 88 days since the NHL hit the pause button on the 2019-20 season because of the coronavirus pandemic. As the cancellations and postponements around the world of sports continue, there also have been continuous nuggets of new information regarding the potential resumption of the season, the draft, the playoffs and how it all affects 2020-21.As players, executives…
Wyshynski: NHL needs actions, not words, on racial injustice
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Monday, 08 June 2020 10:19
In October 2017, J.T. Brown of the Tampa Bay Lightning tried to bring awareness to police brutality and racial inequality.He stood at the bench, lowered his head and raised his right fist in the air, becoming the first NHL player to engage in a peaceful demonstration during the national anthem in solidarity with athletes who protested in other sports. Brown…
Russia hires Bragin as national team coach
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Friday, 05 June 2020 12:04
MOSCOW -- Russia hired Valery Bragin as coach of the men's national hockey team on Friday as it gears up to defend its Olympic title in 2022.Bragin moves up from his longtime role in charge of the Russian under-20 team, which he led to the silver medal at this year's world junior championships.The Russian Hockey Federation didn't say for how…
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