‘I am not very focused on being the first, I am more focused on not being the last’: Hockey still lags far behind in terms of diversity and inclusion

This is the second in a two-part series examining racism in hockey through the shared experiences of current and former players, coaches, fans, and the media. While Part 1 focused mostly on the on-ice experiences of players and coaches, the second part will focus more on off-ice issues such as growing the game, fan experiences, hiring processes, and making the game more inclusive for all.

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PHILADELPHIA — Hockey arenas can be the loneliest environments for hockey fans of color.