Color of Hockey: Puerto Rico's profile raised by inaugural festival
Goals of competing in IIHF tournaments, Olympics becoming more tangible
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 the Puerto Rico Ice Hockey Association's first Festival de Hockey that was held in Chicago and the PRIHA's aspirations for international competition and growing the sport within the Hispanic community.
Color of Hockey: Black, biracial players making mark on women's game
Edwards sisters of Wisconsin, Jaques of Ohio State among ever-growing list of standouts
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 the growing number of Black and biracial players in NCAA women's hockey and the success they are achieving.
Color of Hockey: Kwong gaining support for Hall of Fame induction
1st player in NHL of Asian heritage, who played 1 game for Rangers in 1948, likened to O'Ree, Carnegie
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 the effort to get Larry Kwong elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Kwong became the NHL's first player of Asian heritage when he appeared in one game for the New York Rangers on March 13, 1948.
Color of Hockey: Ice Hockey in Harlem's first alumni team hits rink
Lawyers' Cup fundraising tournament latest event borne from iconic New York City program
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 Ice Hockey in Harlem forming its first alumni team that competed in the Lawyers' Cup fundraising tournament in March.
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.