Professional sports are at their core only a game, and during this challenging time are a welcome escape for many, however at their best, they also provide a chance for people to come together and celebrate the achievement of athletes of all backgrounds.
Today, the platform these athletes hold is being used for a greater cause: to bring awareness to systemic racial injustice and to speak for those who don't have a voice. We couldn't be prouder of the NHL's players, and of those across all leagues who are making a similar stand.
