Black History was celebrated throughout February across the Premier Hockey Federation and the greater hockey community.
Here’s a look back at a month’s worth of highlights on social media with 28 posts that spotlight various events, initiatives, present and past players, members of ownership, media, and recognition of important legacies and impacts that have helped grow the game.
The Metropolitan Riveters are bringing back their Black Rosie jersey tonight to commemorate Black History Month 👏🔥 @HighlightHER
(📸 @Riveters) pic.twitter.com/A4BalNrMcM
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) February 23, 2023
Toryn and Jenna drop the puck ahead of today’s Black History Month Game.
Donate to the Black Girls Hockey Club: https://t.co/pQBGEHweN6pic.twitter.com/lG8tMFbIBC
— Boston Pride (@TheBostonPride) February 19, 2023
The Buffalo Beauts are proud to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth. We are very proud of long having been a very diverse and inclusive hockey club. #PHF#FortBeaut#Beauts
🖼: @jsantalucia96pic.twitter.com/Ozb8OErZ2C
— Buffalo Beauts (@BuffaloBeauts) February 2, 2022
The artist reunited with the art piece 👩🏾🎨 pic.twitter.com/HZ8EZDD72r
— Black Girl Hockey Club (@BlackGirlHockey) February 18, 2023
As part of #BlackHistoryMonth celebration,the Riveters hosted a
a clinic for Ice Hockey In Harlem Youngsters at Central Park’s
Wollman Rink #wecandoitpic.twitter.com/nAVDEYQ6xG— Metropolitan Riveters (@Riveters) February 16, 2023
Took a crew to support @saroyatinker71@TheTorontoSix and @BGHC_Canada@PHF@_mojoseph 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/6Hkiryblrv
— Shireen Ahmed (@_shireenahmed_) February 12, 2023
Before her pro career, Saroya Tinker was the first Black player male or female to play at Yale Hockey. It wasn’t an easy transition for the defenceman, but she turned her struggles into inspiration. @TSNJFranklin has more as TSN celebrates Black History Month. pic.twitter.com/03DjmCvOxO
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) February 3, 2023
All-star and Toronto Six defender Saroya Tinker is one of the leading proponents for changing hockey’s culture.
“The reason I’m still playing is so that I can be a representation for the little Black girls coming up.” https://t.co/7mmbjydIs9
— Toronto Star (@TorontoStar) February 4, 2023
@BuffaloBeauts forward @GrantMentis explains how the struggles her parents endured inspired her in achieving Black Excellence. pic.twitter.com/Wid6a1aSpl
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) February 20, 2023
.@saroyatinker71 and @GrantMentis played in the @PHF all-star showcase in Toronto as they continue to strive for representation and inclusion in hockey: https://t.co/sJyRlllMIB
— The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) February 6, 2023
Whitney Dove of the Beauts in addition to her solid numbers this season had 79 points total in 4 seasons in Providence while playing D. @DigDeepBSB also profiled her talents in ’21 https://t.co/LMKDlF3fEF#BHM
— D.F. Pendrys with Cashews (@dfpendrys) February 7, 2023
Growing up in Oshawa, Ont., professional hockey player Saroya Tinker was often the only Black player on the ice.https://t.co/brv4ZayuIC
— Global News Toronto (@globalnewsto) February 3, 2023
Making History On The Ice And Behind The Bench.
Kelsey Koelzer ’17 is the first Black head coach in @NCAAIceHockey.#BlackHistoryMonth | https://t.co/zEBNrHxTcMpic.twitter.com/9PMssbScoF
— Princeton Tigers (@PUTIGERS) February 15, 2023
In 2015 Blake Bolden became the first Black player in NWHL history when she debuted for the Boston Pride. After hanging up her skates, Bolden’s trailblazing continued when she began scouting for the Kings, making her the first Black female pro scout #Hockey365#BlackHistoryMonthpic.twitter.com/6oiHeMkVH2
— Mike Commito (@mikecommito) February 25, 2023
Angela James is known as the Wayne Gretzky of women’s hockey. But not only was she a tremendous talent on the ice, she’s also a pioneer in other different ways.
More from @TSNJFranklin as we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth: https://t.co/CXU9uKon7ppic.twitter.com/rFvmIf9nTs
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) February 22, 2023
Angela James, “the Wayne Gretzky of women’s hockey”. She’s the 1st openly gay player and the 2nd Black athlete ever to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
James was also named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2022 for advancing women’s sport in Canada #BHM2023pic.twitter.com/zTIOikeiCi
— Canadian Heritage (@CdnHeritage) February 19, 2023
Today we highlight our very own Angela James, the goat herself 🐐. A player before her time and a superstar in every aspect, she elevated the sport to new levels and earned every bit of recognition she has been given. #BHMpic.twitter.com/egjbYgaYkD
— Hockey Diversity Alliance (@TheOfficialHDA) February 13, 2023
Carrying on the Carnegie family legacy – watch the full Induction speech from Herb Carnegie’s #HHOF2022 children Bernice and Dale at https://t.co/1oU4NpeFpv#BlackHockeyHistorypic.twitter.com/rcCvRenTOR
— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) February 20, 2023
“We need you to help make this sport more inclusive.”
Bernice Carnegie | The Leaf: Blueprint Moment pic.twitter.com/tNs4ZhEGHb
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) February 24, 2023
“Think about the responsibility of bringing people together, of being inclusive, of accepting everyone”
A special thank you to Bernice Carnegie for speaking with our team about her father’s legacy and how we can empower each other to be better citizens in our communities. pic.twitter.com/pTHlB3k7YC
— Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) February 26, 2023
New pod alert! 🚨
On this week’s episode of The Undercurrent, I talk to Bernice Carnegie, daughter of HHOF Builder and trailblazer Herb Carnegie, and co-founder of the @CarnegieInit. ❤️
Google:https://t.co/oXOlnHrFrX
Spotify:https://t.co/0bojAkveDh
Apple:https://t.co/0IezF6is7gpic.twitter.com/n0DOcHTJwD— Tara Slone (@TaraSlone) February 4, 2023
Willie O’Ree broke the NHL’s color barrier in 1958 in his debut with the Boston Bruins, paving the way for Black players to come. #BlackHistoryAlwayspic.twitter.com/2XiAZU3b1x
— ESPN (@espn) February 25, 2023
As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth in February, @TSNJFranklin looks at how Willie O’Ree overcame all odds to become the first Black player to play in the #NHL – https://t.co/XncXG2QcWDpic.twitter.com/3x4ksFGTXS
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) February 1, 2023
Today, we celebrate Herb Carnegie and Willie O’Ree 👏🏒
Two Hockey Hall of Famers who helped change the game forever. #BlackHistoryAlwayspic.twitter.com/BeM8mCbdke
— ESPN (@espn) February 10, 2023
As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth in February, @TSNJFranklin highlights Herb Carnegie – known as one of the greatest hockey players never to play in the NHL: https://t.co/PKGiryjfDppic.twitter.com/ZUTTl9CFSF
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) February 2, 2023
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth
I’m starting by celebrating me!I never imagined I’d be involved in hockey & I certainly didn’t set out to be a pioneer.
Now I gladly accept & celebrate my role as a trailblazer for women, melanated people, y todo el mundo con sabor! pic.twitter.com/ODY4Q6Rwha
— Erica L. Ayala (Eye-Yah-La) 💪🏽 (@elindsay08) February 1, 2023
