<p>In this episode, Dean explores the meaning of representation as he attends the 2024 Memorial Cup in Saginaw, Michigan, where he showcases his black hockey card collection, featuring trailblazing NHL players. The episode includes interviews with fans and hockey enthusiasts who express their admiration for the players and the significance of seeing diverse athletes in the sport.</p><br><p>Dean interviews various attendees, including Lucas from Grand Rapids, who discusses his favorite players and the impact of representation; Dimitri from the Hockey Hall of Fame, who highlights the importance of showcasing diverse players; and Tasha from Flint, who talks about supporting her local team and the importance of representation for her biracial granddaughters.</p><br><p>Fans share their memories of influential players like Willie O'Ree, Giovanni Smith, and P.K. Subban, emphasizing how seeing players who look like them inspires hope and inclusivity in hockey. The episode also touches on the broader impact of diversity on the sport and how representation can inspire future generations of hockey players.</p><br><p>For CHL new and tickets visit <a href="https://chl.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chl.ca</a></p><p>To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out&nbsp;<a href="https://hockeyequality.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hockeyequality.org</a></p><p>The see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.blackhockeycards.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.blackhockeycards.com</a></p><br><p>Produced by <a href="https://www.podstarter.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podstarter</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

My Hockey Hero

Dean Barnes / Podstarter

Growing Hockey: Real Fans Talk About The Impact of Representation

JUN 14, 202424 MIN
My Hockey Hero

Growing Hockey: Real Fans Talk About The Impact of Representation

JUN 14, 202424 MIN

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<p>In this episode, Dean explores the meaning of representation as he attends the 2024 Memorial Cup in Saginaw, Michigan, where he showcases his black hockey card collection, featuring trailblazing NHL players. The episode includes interviews with fans and hockey enthusiasts who express their admiration for the players and the significance of seeing diverse athletes in the sport.</p><br><p>Dean interviews various attendees, including Lucas from Grand Rapids, who discusses his favorite players and the impact of representation; Dimitri from the Hockey Hall of Fame, who highlights the importance of showcasing diverse players; and Tasha from Flint, who talks about supporting her local team and the importance of representation for her biracial granddaughters.</p><br><p>Fans share their memories of influential players like Willie O'Ree, Giovanni Smith, and P.K. Subban, emphasizing how seeing players who look like them inspires hope and inclusivity in hockey. The episode also touches on the broader impact of diversity on the sport and how representation can inspire future generations of hockey players.</p><br><p>For CHL new and tickets visit <a href="https://chl.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chl.ca</a></p><p>To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out&nbsp;<a href="https://hockeyequality.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hockeyequality.org</a></p><p>The see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.blackhockeycards.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.blackhockeycards.com</a></p><br><p>Produced by <a href="https://www.podstarter.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podstarter</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>