Hired in July by the Seattle Kraken as an assistant coach after two seasons with their AHL affiliate, Jessica Campbell is starting to get to know the team, schedule demands and managing “the vigorous push through it all.” It’s also about managing the attention as a trailblazer. CBC | Sports News
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Player’s Own Voice podcast: Celebrating with hockey trailblazer Luke Prokop
Luke Prokop was only 19 years old when he made pro sports history. A year after the Nashville Predators picked him in the 2020 NHL draft, Prokop told his team, his sport, and the wider world that he was gay. He is the first player under NHL contract to do so. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Hockey trailblazer Willie O’Ree to be honoured with new Canadian postage stamp
Canada Post is issuing a stamp to honour Willie O’Ree, the NHL’s first Black player, who is scheduled to be in attendance when the stamp is unveiled Saturday in Edmonton as part of the Heritage Classic festivities. The stamp will be officially issued Monday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Boris Johnson’s huge post-Brexit plan as PM vows Britain will become ‘global trailblazer’
BRITAIN will become a “global trailblazer” after we finally leave the European Union on Friday, says Boris Johnson. Daily Express :: News Feed
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