Black Aces: Essential Stories from Hockey's Black Trailblazers

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An essential collection of stories from notable Black hockey players, personalities and people

The game of hockey has long been considered a predominantly white sport in nearly every facet of its being. But if you look through the annals of the game, you will find Black players who have created longstanding hockey moments. We know - or think we know - these people as hockey players. But do we know how they got here as people And what about the multitude of factors that have helped shape who they are

Black Aces tells these stories, going deeper than what has previously been covered in traditional media. The Athletic's Julian McKenzie talks to Hall of Famers, Olympic Gold medalists, World Champions, Stanley Cup playoff heroes, and auteurs of hockey history. Completing this modern portrait are the voices of up-and-coming players who look toward the future and defining moments of their own.

Includes conversations with Jarome Iginla, Grant Fuhr, Sarah Nurse, P.K. Subban, Georges Laraque, Anson Carter, Blake Bolden, and more

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JulianMcKenzie is an NHL staff writer for The Athletic and the co-host of the Chris Johnston Show with hockey insider Chris Johnston. McKenzie also has bylines in the New York Times, FiveThirtyEight, the Montreal Gazette and the Canadian Press among other publications. McKenzie has also appeared on TSN, Sportsnet, CBC, CTV, ESPN Radio, NHL Network and other platforms.