Travis Dermott is on a one-year, two-way contract with the Coyotes.
He is not a player who has leverage in the NHL.
Within a sports culture and league that overtly discourages using the NHL’s platform to take a principled stand, this defiance took courage.
The Goverment of Alberta is aware of large planned protests and counter-protests happening across Canada today regarding issues that impact the lives and well-being of children.
I ask that all protesters, regardless of what their position is on these delicate issues, exercise their right of free speech peacefully and to encourage their fellow Canadians to do the same.
Well said, Minister Duncan.
“If we are requiring school divisions to get parental consent to go on a half day trip to the Science Centre, then I think we need to be treating this issue with the same amount of seriousness.”
Read our full announcement on protecting parents’ rights here: https://t.co/d7VWe9xEFm
The NHL’s decision to ban players from wearing specialty jerseys in pre-game warms up is gutless. Pride Night, Military Appreciation, Hockey Fights Cancer, Black History. 99% of players had no issues wearing a specialty jersey. Typical NHL, going 60 Miles per hour in reverse.
It’s commendable how we can stage an international military and civilian marine rescue effort for the Titanic submersible.
If we could only be this effective in saving thousand of refugees drowning on unseaworthy vessels in Mediterranean Sea.
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“So, here’s the deal, man, if you want to come to Friends in Low Places, come in. But come in with love, come in with tolerance, patience. Come in with an open mind, and it’s cool."
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The Iranian women’s ice hockey team is the FIRST EVER women’s sport to be live broadcasted on Iranian national television.
This team is breaking barriers yet nobody is talking about it. Not the IIHF, no major sports network, and not even the prominent voices in women’s hockey.