Just a quick msg to the hockey world. I usually don’t have time for this but tonight I do! I really don’t appreciate what your trying to do (Steve Simmons) your article was asinine and in no way reflects the real plight that my self, Akim and other players of colour go through.
Although I wasn’t able to make the NHL Awards last night I am more than thrilled to have won the Mark Messier Leadership Award, but as I sat on my couch with my wife and our newborn I was brought to tears by pricey and what he did for that young boy. I think it goes with out
Tonight my idol Willie O’Ree’s number 22 will be hung from the rafters (Finally). I can’t stress how much Mr O’Ree has meant to me and millions of other BIPOC kids who love the game of hockey… Congratulations MR O’Ree
I woke up this morning hoping this was all a bad dream but unfortunately it’s not. The world just lost another warrior way too early. Uncle ray ray you will be missed by all of us who had the pleasure of going to battle with you every night and those of us who had the honour
make your point. We will no longer sit by quietly as our characters are assassinated Steve! This will only make us stronger and speak out against ppl of your nature! If you were trying to be cool or funny, you missed your mark. YOUVE BEEN WARNED!!! Ps this is me being nice!
You Are Minimizing the pain and suffering and dismissing the actual fight that we as a ppl actually have to endure just to even be accepted in the game of hockey at a lower level nvm the professional ranks. DO NOT EVER use my name or any other player of colour’s name to try and
We the @TheOfficialHDA have formally requested the @NHL to suspend all playoff games today. We strongly feel this sends a clear message that human rights take priority over sports.
I want to give thanks to Mr Willie O'Ree for making it possible for players like my self to live out our dreams! If it wasn't for you none of this would have been possible #22forever#HockeyIsForEveryone
Pretty embarrassing that this still happens. Doesn't shock me though which is the saddest part of all. Those ppl should be banned from every rink in the NHL #ignorance@NHL@NHLBlackhawks
Spoke to Wayne Simmonds for an upcoming HDA story.
Without a contract this season, I asked about his playing future:
"I haven't officially announced my retirement, but I'm done. I had a great career. It was the best time I've ever had in my life. Right now, it's family time."
What an honor it was to be able to work on this project. Willie O’Ree had such a huge impact on the game of hockey and this is just a little way to celebrate a true pioneer. All proceeds from auction of skates and t-shirts goes to @BlackGirlHockey
Willie O’Ree is a hockey icon and hero who blazed a trail for future generations.
To honor the profound impact Willie made and continues to have on our sport, we partnered with @Simmonds17, @JTBrown23, Designer Terry Smith and NHL Agent Eustace King to create custom skates.
Scarborough is one of Canada’s most diverse communities, and its community members deserve access to exceptional and inclusive health care. It’s time for the rest of Toronto to back us up. #LoveScarborough. Donate to our Scarborough hospitals at @SHNFoundation
Just wanna pay some respects to the big homie @Cstew_7 on one hell of a career, for someone who wasn’t supposed to be able to accomplish what you did, you did that shit dog. The grind was real and it was a pleasure riding shot gun with you. From Scarborough to Cali to Minny
Growing up, all I ever wanted was to play in the NHL. Nothing was going to stand in my way. Here is my story, in partnership with @PlayStationCA#PlayHasNoLimits
Growing up in Toronto & dreaming of playing in the NHL, Wayne Simmonds wasn’t going to let anything stand in his way. Discover his story in our new video series created in partnership with the @MapleLeafs and brought to life in @mediamolecule ’s #Dreams#PlayHasNoLimits
Haven’t tweeted in awhile thought I’d bring a little positive energy to the world my guy Isaiah gifted @Simmonds17 with this last night in Detroit warmed my heart. Enjoy the game tonight bro
Toronto, the countdown is on! Join us at Trinity Bellwoods Park on Feb 3 for HDA WinterFest – a celebration of diversity in hockey. You won’t want to miss ice and ball hockey tournaments, a celebrity classic match, food trucks and gifting!
The E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence is presented annually to a candidate who best exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness and athleticism.
It was presented to Zayde Wisdom by @Simmonds17 and @NHLCentralScout's Dan Marr. #NHLDraft
to Germany to Czech and back to Scarborough again bro... And not only are you an unreal hockey player but an even better human. Congrats on a great career and bring on the 2nd chapter bro because your gunna kill that shit too!!!!!
Inside Zayde Wisdom’s against-all-odds journey to the NHL draft.
This may be the single most remarkable hockey story I’ve ever told: theathletic.com/1674292/2020…