Ray, Russia and Racism

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A Hint Of Racism In Hockey
Published 7/16/2008 at Kuklas Korner
... white and many NHL power brokers grew up in a Canada that was completely different. Unlike their compatriots in the NBA, NFL and Major League Baseball, NHL general managers don’t have any experience dealing with the Allen Iverson’s of the sports world. Many black people have their own distinct culture and when a guy like Emery walks into a dressing room with his flashy clothes and hip-hop spirit, some hockey people tend to raise their eyebrows. more

Today's After School Special: Racism
Published 7/17/2008 by Sherry (noreply@blogger.com) at Scarlett Ice
... brings my attention to an article on Sportsnet.ca written by Mike Toth which suggests that racism might be related to why Emery didn't get another job in the NHL. Really? Racism? As opposed to the tardiness, not working hard in practice and other outlandish and distracting behaviour? When a guy has a reputation, it's hard to shake and it's enough to make people not want to take a chance on you. What struck me a bit was this quote though: ...

Puck Headlines: Stephane Veilleux waiting for something, Wild
Published 7/17/2008 by Greg Wyshynski at Puck Daddy
... Horcoff signs with the Edmonton Oilers, long term. Many cold ones were cracked open in celebration. [Lowetide] • Marty Reasoner heads down to the Atlanta Thrashers. A fond farewell from an Oilers fan. [The Oilfield] • With the departure of Max Pacioretty to the Montreal Canadiens, the University of Michigan summer hockey curse is in full effect. [The Ace of Sports] • In case you haven't read it, Mike Toth's Sportsnet column on Ray Emery and racism may be the funniest thing you'll ...