In Depth: Kane, Douglas discuss how racism affects hockey culture. MORE:
Even in 2020, racism persists in hockey. This week on TSN In Depth, San Jose Sharks forwardand North York Rangers AAA U18 forward Myles Douglas joined Rick Westhead and Mark Masters to discuss.Through the course of your season , how often were you the target of racist abuse?I’d probably say half of the games someone said something. More happened when I was in corners, maybe I rubbed someone away and they didn’t like it or I hit someone and they get angry and they call me names.
It’s disappointing to hear that he feels that there’s not much that can be done, I feel and have felt the same way as well. It actually happened to me in Colorado in the playoffs. A fan was yelling some different types of slurs towards me and I told the ref and nothing was done. I understand it, I’ve been on the receiving end of it and I know a lot of players that look like me and him have been.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Draft prospect Alexander Holtz is driven to score - TSN.caDynamic winger says he can play responsible 200-foot game, but he sets himself apart from other prospects in this class with his skill in the offensive zone.
Read more »
A closer look at the NHL’s 24-team playoff proposal - TSN.caThe league and the NHLPA have hashed out an initial framework for how the Stanley Cup may be awarded in 2020, pending approval from both sides, Frank Seravalli writes.
Read more »
Report: MLBPA responds to MLB’s health/safety proposal - TSN.caThe Major League Baseball Players Association sent its response to MLB regarding last week's health and safety proposal according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Read more »
UFC officially cancels Saskatoon event - TSN.caThe UFC Saskatoon event scheduled for June 20th at SaskTel Centre has been officially cancelled by the promotion. Citing current national and provincial restrictions on public gatherings and travel, the UFC says it looks forward to returning with an event in the near future.
Read more »
Chase Briscoe picks up emotional win at Darlington - TSN.caChase Briscoe capped a heartbreaking week by winning the Xfinity Series’ return to action at Darlington Raceway on Thursday. Just days earlier, Briscoe and his wife found out they had lost their unborn child.
Read more »
Honda Indy cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic - TSN.caThe Honda Indy Toronto has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement comes a week after race promoters said the event would not be run on its original scheduled dates of July 10-12.
Read more »