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Vegas Veterans Hockey founder Griego 2023 Stick Tap for Service winner

Retired Air Force loadmaster recognized for bringing hockey to former military service members in Nevada

by Tracey Myers @Tramyers_NHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

Stick Tap for Service winner

Stick Tap for Service winner: Griego

Navy Federal Credit Union selects Jason Griego as the 2023 Stick Tap for Service winner

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LAS VEGAS -- Jason Griego said he had just retired from the military and was "looking for something to do" when the seeds of the Vegas Veterans Hockey Foundation were planted.

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Color of Hockey

Color of Hockey: Khan giving back as Ice Hockey in Harlem volunteer coach

New York resident, part-time Rangers staffer aims to 'make a difference' with kids eager to learn, play sport

by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, as part of NHL.com's celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Month, he profiles Umar Khan, a part-time New York Rangers hockey program instructor who helps coach players for Ice Hockey in Harlem and the 43 Oak Foundation in New York.

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Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage

Learn to Play helping Islanders-affiliated rink flourish in New York

Activations from NHL, NHLPA programs opening doors for kids from all backgrounds

by Jon Lane @JonLaneNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

The NHL is celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Month in May. As part of that celebration, NHL.com will be providing stories of activations across the sport of hockey. Today, a look at how the New York Islanders and San Jose Sharks are welcoming kids from all backgrounds to the game of hockey.

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Women in Hockey

'Ice Queens' documentary celebrates Black women in hockey

James, Koelzar among those featured in film from award-winning director Mason

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Ice Queens Official Trailer

Documentary feat. women of color premieres March 8

Catch the premiere of Ice Queens, a one-hour documentary celebrating the contributions of women of color in the sport of Hockey, on March 8

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Black women have been making their impact on hockey for many years. Now a new documentary celebrates their contributions

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Hockey Is For Everyone

Dumba of Wild hosts 3rd annual Hockey Without Limits diversity youth camp

Reaves, Fleury among Minnesota players at event for more than 300 players

by Jessi Pierce / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

ROSEVILLE, Minn. -- More than 300 youth hockey players from various hockey organizations around the Twin Cities took part in Matt Dumba's third annual Hockey Without Limits Camp on Monday.

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Hockey Is For Everyone daily digest

Latest news, images from around NHL

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Welcome to Hockey Is For Everyone, a joint initiative between the NHL and NHL Players' Association.

All 32 NHL teams celebrate Hockey Is For Everyone with unique programming, partnerships, ceremonies, observances and community activations.

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Pride

Flyers giving nonbinary youth 'once-in-a-lifetime chance' on Pride Night

Trin Stephens to beat ceremonial drum after encouragement from Laughton, van Riemsdyk

by Adam Kimelman @NHLAdamK / NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor

PHILADELPHIA -- Trin Stephens got some extra motivation before their first hockey practice.

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Hockey Is For Everyone

NHL's role in Global Sports Mentoring Program paying dividends

As host organization, League aiding in quest to help girls in Mexico pursue athletic careers

by Jon Lane @JonLaneNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

NEW YORK -- Brenda Moller exited the elevator of the NHL corporate offices in New York on Oct. 17. She was greeted by executive vice president, club business affairs Susan Cohig and others she would get to know as colleagues for two weeks at a host organization for the U.S. Department of State Global Sports Mentoring Program.

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Color of Hockey

Color of Hockey: Warren takes ice as BC's first men's Black captain

Honor 'meant the world to me,' senior defenseman, Wild prospect says

by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, he profiles defenseman Marshall Warren, the first Black captain of the Boston College men's hockey team.

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Color of Hockey

Color of Hockey: Coyotes succeeding in outreach to Hispanic youth

Rodriguez-led effort making gains at schools, rec centers, on streets

by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, he profiles Jonah Rodriguez, manager for Hispanic Hockey Development for the Arizona Coyotes.

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