Black players in ice hockey

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The history of black players in ice hockey has roots dating back to the late 19th century in North America. The first black ice hockey star was Herb Carnegie, who rose to stardom during the Great Depression. In the National Hockey League, Willie O'Ree broke the color barrier with the Boston Bruins in 1958. Angela James broke many records. She became the captain of the Canada women's national ice hockey team in 1990 and remains the only Black captain of a national Canadian ice hockey team, men's or women's. Over the decades, both men's and women's ice hockey have gradually seen an increase in the number of Black players, and the number of historic firsts has grown. However, Black people continue to be underrepresented in ice hockey among players and staff. Black people have traditionally faced racism across leagues in the United States and Canada. Efforts to combat racism within the sport and grow ice hockey among Black players have taken the form of player protests, formal organizations...

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