Kaepernick and Lynch Push for Diversity in Hockey
Former NFL players Colin Kaepernick and Marshawn Lynch have focused their efforts on promoting diversity and inclusion in hockey.
Both will join members of the Hockey Diversity Alliance (HDA) to host a street hockey tournament for marginalized youth in Toronto on August 16, the alliance announced on Thursday.
The HDA is composed of current and former NHL players of color, with the goal of eradicating racism in hockey and making the sport more inclusive and accessible for young people who may not have the resources to play.
This event, billed as the world’s largest BIPOC youth street hockey tournament, will be free for the 250 young people who will participate.
The tournament expands on the work the HDA has done by offering sports and educational programs on and off the ice throughout the year for 1,500 young players registered in the Toronto area.
Among the members of the HDA are Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Dumba. The alliance is chaired by former minor league player Akim Aliu.
