Nora Cothren

Coach. LGBTQ+ advocate. Black Lives Matter. Smith College ‘12. Pronouns: she/her. All opinions expressed here are my own.

[Philadelphia Flyers @NHLFlyers]

On and off the ice, Scott Laughton embodied what it meant to be a Philadelphia Flyer.

Thanks for giving your all for Philly, @Laughts21.

[NHL @NHL]

The Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award honors former NHL forward Willie O’Ree, who on Jan. 18, 1958, became the first Black player to compete in the League. The award is presented annually “to an individual who – through the game of hockey – has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society.”

🏆 Submissions due February 2nd. #NHLOReeAward

[Nora Cothren @NoLowCo]

One of the best humans. Proud of you, friend. I know your impact on the game is just getting started. 💙

[Madison Packer @madison_packer_]

Left it better than I found it. A single post will never be enough. Thank you hockey, for everything. @PWHL_NewYork

[Devin Heroux @Devin_Heroux]

LINEMATES TO LIFEMATES

Only now are Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey ready to talk about it all. About their hopes and dreams and fears. How they kept their love hidden. Not anymore.

This is their hockey love story.

My @cbcsports exclusive: https://t.co/qTkTQ7rnSv

[Jemele Hill @jemelehill]

And yet I keep seeing irresponsible headlines claiming the WNBA playoffs are down because of no Caitlin Clark.

Would the ratings be higher if she were in it? Of course. But guess what, a Finals would rate higher if it were Lebron vs Steph. Or, if big market teams were in the mix. So what?

That’s the headline.

[Katie Barnes @katie_barnes3]

Layshia Clarendon announced their retirement from the WNBA. Here is my news story with new quotes from them, including a message for LGBTQIA+ fans:

"I felt really caught and held by the queer fan base in the W. That was really beautiful, so thank you."

https://t.co/UOSDj0jpVn

[PWHL @thepwhlofficial]

(Re)introducing the inaugural six, as you've never seen them before:

Boston Fleet
Minnesota Frost
Victoire de Montreal
New York Sirens
Ottawa Charge
Toronto Sceptres

[Nora Cothren @NoLowCo]

Continually so proud of you, my friend.

[KING 5 News @KING5Seattle]

Seattle Kraken assistant athletic trainer Justin Rogers went on the record with KING 5's Joyce Taylor and talked about what it means to live his life authentically.

Read the full story here: https://t.co/CZezNmguI0

[Nora Cothren @NoLowCo]

So proud of your determination, Conner. Your dedication to this is going to save so many lives. Truly incredible!

[Merts @ConnerMertens]

With every ounce of sincerity—there’s nothing I’m more proud of than this. It took 8 years but we finally have a first-of-it’s-kind program in WA State that will truly save lives. This piece does an amazing job explaining the program. ⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/kBOLDSWBqQ

[Nora Cothren @NoLowCo]

Really proud of many of my teammates here at the League and our partners at P-X-P! Super exciting innovation.

[NHL @NHL]

NHL in ASL will feature live Deaf broadcasters providing real-time coverage of play-by-play and color commentary in ASL for the 2024 #StanleyCup Final. The broadcast is available on @ESPNPlus & @Sportsnet+.

📺: @EdmontonOilers vs. @FlaPanthers Game 1 on Saturday, June 8 at 8p ET

[Philadelphia Flyers @NHLFlyers]

"Everyone should strive to be more like Scott."

@Laughts21, a nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, continues to use his platform to support inclusion and LGBTQ+ equality.

[Philadelphia Flyers @NHLFlyers]

An ally and advocate for inclusion, @Laughts21 hopes to leave an impact that pushes our sport and society forward.

In a recent @NHL blog post, Scott Laughton details the importance of Pride in the hockey community. https://t.co/CR7dgFOQkU

[Chanel 🏒 @chanelly37]

First of many (🤞🏽) collabs with @togethxr. I can’t express how much this opportunity meant to me. After a year and a half of just “getting by”, it filled my heart to talk about something that I love.

Let’s go #PWHL!

https://t.co/O87aT0Gf2a

[Nora Cothren @NoLowCo]

Happy Lesbian Visibility Day from this literal baby gay in a sweater vest and beret! Bless my parents.

[Nora Cothren @NoLowCo]

Absolutely perfect analysis here from Nef and team! It’s a must read.

[Nef @NefWalker]

Before you watch the 2024 @WNBA Draft, please read this article by colleagues @laurenhindman, @ajhanaikeaton, and me: WNBA set the standard for fan inclusion in social -- by letting fans drive https://t.co/vQO73U5033 via @sbj

[Gal Pal Sports @GalPalSports]

New favorite tall and smol just dropped

[Nora Cothren @NoLowCo]

This guy. Continually proud of you, @jr_ATC. 🏳️‍🌈

[Seattle Kraken @SeattleKraken]

making space for everyone.

proud of our team and what we represent.

[The Dan Le Batard Show @LeBatardShow]

"(Kim Mulkey) will NOT be able to sue them. She will threaten to sue them. She will make a lot of noise around suing them, but I assure you that the best lawyers in journalism for the Washington Post will make it so that the story is unassailable – ethically and legally." – Dan.

📺 https://t.co/yd9NAeQl7T

[NHL Media @NHLMedia]

"Playing in professional buildings is something that we haven't always had. So to be able to play in this atmosphere in front of great fans in Long Island is really special."

@PWHL_NewYork's @madison_packer_ joined @KathrynTappen and @JamieHersch on #NHLTonight!

[Nora Cothren @NoLowCo]

Truly an incredible story and person. This piece could have been a good 20 minutes if that had been possible. Thanks for trusting us with your story. Biz!

[NHL @NHL]

This month’s #HockeyFightsCancer 25th Anniversary feature recognizes Madison Bizal of @PWHL_Montreal, as she shares her journey as a cancer survivor and professional hockey player.

Watch the full story presented by @AstraZenecaUS: https://t.co/BGNcIigyz1