Color of Hockey: Fuhr enjoys TV, radio analyst role for Kraken AHL team
Hall of Fame goalie, 5-time Stanley Cup champ finding voice on Coachella Valley broadcasts
by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, he profiles Hockey Hall of Fame goalie Grant Fuhr, who is a radio and television analyst for Coachella Valley of the American Hockey League, the Seattle Kraken's affiliate, at home games.
Jaques 1st Black winner of Kazmaier Award as best in NCAA women's hockey
Ohio State defenseman WCHA player of the year with 48 points in 39 games
by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
Sophie Jaques became the first Black winner of the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award on Saturday.
Color of Hockey: Kirwan marks 30th season in Lightning organization
Original member of Tampa Bay staff has been 'a keeper' as NHL's longest-tenured Black coach
by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, he profiles Tampa Bay Lightning video coach Nigel Kirwan, the longest-tenured Black coach in the NHL and longest-tenured full time Lightning employee.
Color of Hockey: Parekh already breaking scoring records as OHL rookie
Strong skillset leads to single-season league mark for goals by 16-year-old defenseman
by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, he profiles Zayne Parekh, a defenseman with Saginaw of the Ontario Hockey League, who has set a league record for most goals by a 16-year-old defenseman in a single season.
Color of Hockey: Players from Canadian Maritimes forge path to NCAA
Division III skaters Tolliver, Ewing hope to be 'sources of guidance' for others to follow
by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, as part of NHL.com's celebration of Black History Month, he profiles Tanner Tolliver and Taylor Ewing, who are among the few Black players from the Canadian Maritimes to play NCAA hockey.
Color of Hockey: Black players in Capitals history to be honored in song
Briggs-Blake's inspiration, Saukrates' music pays tribute to skaters from Marson to Smith-Pelly
by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, as part of NHL.com's celebration of Black History Month, he profiles the Washington Capitals debuting a song honoring the franchise's 11 Black players as part of their Black History Day game Saturday.
NHL executive Davis honored with award from New York Urban League
Named as diversity leadership champion for fighting racism, inspiring inclusivity in sport
by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
NEW YORK -- NHL executive Kim Davis received a diversity leadership champion award from the New York Urban League on Wednesday for leading the NHL's accelerated efforts to combat racism and to make the sport more diverse and inclusive.
Color of Hockey: 10-year-old deaf player lands role on 'The Last of Us'
Capitals grant huge help to Woodard, who appears in hit HBO series
by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, as part of NHL.com's celebration of Black History Month, he profiles Keivonn Woodard, a deaf 10-year-old player for the Bowie Hockey Club in Maryland and an actor who appears in the HBO series "The Last of Us."
Color of Hockey: Jaques has unfinished business at Ohio State
Record-setting defenseman playing 5th season, determined to help build program, grow game
by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, as part of NHL.com's celebration of Black History Month, he profiles Ohio State University defenseman Sophie Jaques, who is among the leading goal-scorers in NCAA Division I women's hockey.
NHL, Panthers, Penguins spread message of diversity, inclusion in hockey
'Saluting Trailblazers' panel discussion commemorates start of Black History Month
by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Emmanuel Umoffia said he was surprised to see the number of Black people who work at the NHL and its clubs in key positions.