Recognize: Black Heroes of the NHL

<p>Have you heard about the black and bi-racial heroes who broke into the NHL?</p><br><p>As a kid, Dean Barnes Ph.D started collecting hockey cards with spare change his Dad gave him. Dean is a Black Canadian, who grew up in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, at a time when not many players on the ice looked like him. His collection grew. In August, 2021, he managed to collect the rookie cards of most of the nearly 100 Black and biracial players who have appeared in at least one NHL game.</p><br><p>Through intimate conversations, we will share the story of 100 Black and biracial players who played at an NHL level. Each episode starts with a card, but there story always goes much deeper.</p><br><p>Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at <a href="https://www.ebay.ca/b/Ice-Hockey-Sports-Trading-Cards-Accessories/212/bn_2311364" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ebay.ca/hockeycards</a></p><p>To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out <a href="https://hockeyequality.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hockeyequality.org</a></p><p>The see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to <a href="http://www.blackhockeycards.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.blackhockeycards.com</a></p><br><p>Produced by Podstarter</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Maxime Fortunus

Maxime Fortunus was born July 28, 1983 in La Prairie, Quebec. He played in the NHL for the Dallas Stars, alongside a long pro career in the AHL and ECHL.Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Max's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-20
01:09:58

Nigel Dawes

Nigel Dawes was born in Winnipeg Manitoba in 1985. He played 212 games in 5 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers, Phoenix Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Atlanta Thrashers, and Montreal Canadiens.Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to NIgel's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-13
56:39

Kenndal McArdle

Kenndal McArdle was born in Toronto, Ontario in 1987. After starting out in the Western Hockey League, he played for the Florida Panthers and the Winnipeg Jets.Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Kenndal's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-16
54:41

Sean Brown

Sean Brown was born in Oshawa, Ontario in 1976. Following a successful run in the OHL he moved to the NHL, playing for the Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils and Vancouver Canucks.Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Sean's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-09
59:12

Chris Beckford-Tseu

Chris Beckford-Tseu was born in Ontario in 1984. He is goalie who played for St. Louis Blues in the 2007-2008 season. He has also played a long career across the OHL, AHL and ECHL.Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Chris's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-18
38:53

Jamal Mayers

Jamal Mayers was born in Toronto in 1974. He’s played for St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks and the Chicago BlackhawksRecognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Jamal's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-11
40:49

Shawn Belle

Shawn Belle was born in Edmonton in 1985. He’s played for the Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche as well as a career in Europe.Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Shawn's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-04
55:39

Joaquin Gage

Joaquin Gage was born in Vancouver in 1973. He played 23 games in the NHL as a goalie for the Edmonton Oilers, as well as a long career in the ECHL, AHL and in Europe.Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Joaquin's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-28
01:16:47

Robbie Earl

Robbie Earl was born in Chicago in 1985. He’s played 47 games in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild, as well as a long career in the AHL and in Europe.Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Robbie's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-21
01:11:28

Greg Mauldin

Greg Mauldin was born in Massachusetts in 1982. A talented player and coach, Greg played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, the New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche.Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Greg's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-25
01:08:17

Andre Deveaux

Andre Deveaux was born in the Bahamas in 1984. Andre played in the NHL for the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple leafs, alongside a long career in the AHL and in Europe.Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Andre's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-18
01:21:40

Mark Fraser

Mark Fraser was born in Ottawa in 1986. Mark became an NHL defenseman and played for the New Jersey Devils, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Edmonton Oilers. Today he works for the Leaf's as the manager of culture and inclusion.Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Mark's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-11
01:16:45

Justin Johnson

Justin Johnson grew up in Anchorage Alaska, at a time when hockey was thriving. After a long career in the minor leagues, he played two games in the NHL with the New York Islanders during the 2013–14 NHL season. Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Justin's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-04
01:01:25

Graeme Townsend

Born in 1965, Graeme was the first Jamaican-born player to play in the NHL. He played in the early 1990's for the Boston Bruins, theNew York Islanders and the Ottawa Senators.Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Graeme's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-27
01:25:12

Peter Worrell

Peter Worrell was born in 1977 in Quebec. He played for the Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche.Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Peter's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-20
01:12:54

Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre

Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre was born in 1977 in Montreal. He played for the Buffalo Sabres, the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Atlanta Thrashers and the Washington Capitals.My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comWant to here more? The extended interview can be found at Recognize: Black Heroes of the NHLProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-13
01:06:02

Devante Smith-Pelly

Devante Smith-Pelly was born in 1992 in Scarborough, Ontario. He played 10 seasons in the NHL for the Anaheim Ducks, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils and the Washington Capitals.Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Devante's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-06
44:03

Alton White

Alton White was born in 1945 in AMherst Nova Scotia. He played three seasons in the NHL’s short lived rival league, the World Hockey Association.He is best known for being the second player of African descent to have played on a professional major league ice hockey team. He was also the first player of African descent to score 20 goals in a single season and the first black player in history to score a hat-trick in a major league professional game. Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-30
01:02:42

Willie O'Ree

Best known for breaking the black color barrier in the National Hockey League, Willie O'Ree has lived an amazing life. From his early start as a baseball prodigy, to overcoming the loss of his sight in one eye and reaching the highest level of Hockey. His stint with the Boston Bruins put him firmly in the history books.Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Willie's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-23
01:06:21

Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson was born in 1960 in Montreal, Quebec. As a child he was exposed the rich African Nova Scotian hockey heritage. when visiting family for long summers. He played for the Detroit Red Wings in the 1984-85 season. He also had a long career in the minor leagues through the 1980’s,Recognize is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycardsTo learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.orgThe see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.blackhockeycards.comListen to Brian's story with the whole family at My Hockey HeroProduced by Podstarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-25
01:01:56

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