I have a story on NHL.com about the increased number of Black and biracial players in NCAA women’s hockey in 2022-23, and how several of them excelled on the ice. HERE’S THE STORY. At least 27 players were on NCAA Division I and Division III teams this past season: Here’s a look at some of them: Sophie Jaques, defenseman, Ohio State University (Division I).   Jaques received the 2023 Patty Kazmaier  Memorial Award, presented annually to the best player in NCAA Division I women’s hockey. She’s the first Black recipient in the award’s 26-year history (Photos/Justin Wolford/WCHA) Cha ..read more

I have an interesting  story on NHL.com that kicks off  Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and shows the impact and growth of people of A&PI heritage in all aspects of hockey. If you haven’t seen the story, please give it a read HERE. Nine players with family ties to China, India, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand and other Asian and South Asian countries have played in the NHL this season. There were several others who were on rosters of junior and professional minor league hockey teams in 2020-21. And more than 40 players of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage were on N ..read more

I have an interesting story on NHL.com about the slow but steady growth of Black women playing NCAA hockey as part of our coverage for Black History Month. If you haven’t seen the story, please give it a read HERE. At least 11 Black women are on NCAA Division I and Division III teams this season. Some of aren’t playing this season because their schools or leagues have cancelled games due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. Here’s a photo album featuring some of the players. If I’ve missed anyone, please feel free to send photos and biographies to me at wdouglas@nhl.com.   Chayla Edw ..read more