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The Minority League

The Minority League

A podcast about minorities in hockey by minority women who love the game. Season 3 episodes every two weeks starting October 10th!

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00:31:39

Season 3 / Episode 8 - Marc Johnstone and John Kofi...

The Minority League ·

2024/02/13

Sports agent John Kofi Osei-Tutu and professional hockey player Marc Johnstone join us on this episode. Johnstone made his NHL debut December 8, 2023 with the Pittsburgh Penguins when they played the Florida Panthers. They share their experiences navigating the sport and what it felt like to make an NHL debut after many years of dedication and hard work.

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00:42:04

Season 3 / Episode 7 - Mark Fraser

The Minority League ·

2024/01/30

Former NHL defenseman Mark Fraser talks about his current role in hockey as director of culture and inclusion for the Toronto Maple Leafs and what motivated him to go back into hockey after he’d left the sport. The Leafs are hosting this season’s All Star Game, and he gives us a preview of some of the events he’s been involved in.

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00:40:37

Season 3 / Episode 6 - Bernice Carnegie

The Minority League ·

2024/01/16

Bernice Carnegie is co-founder and co-chair of The Carnegie Initiative. Named for legendary Hockey Hall of Famer and social justice pioneer, Herb Carnegie, the organization focuses on inclusion and acceptance in hockey. Their upcoming CI Summit in Toronto is one not to be missed, bringing together changemakers within the sport ahead of the NHL's All Star events. Bernice speaks to us about her own extraordinary life, her involvement in the sport and what The Carnegie Initiative strives to

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00:36:32

Season 3 / Episode 5 - Sonya Bryson-Kirksey

The Minority League ·

2023/12/06

National anthem singer Sonya Bryson-Kirksey tells us about her role in the Tampa Bay Lightning organization. We first noticed her when she was singing the national anthem during Tampa Bay Lightning playoff games with her vibrant blue lipstick and her killer pipes. She loves introducing people to hockey and being a role model for women and people of color.

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00:31:12

Season 3 / Episode 4 - Anthony Walsh and Sonya...

The Minority League ·

2023/11/21

Children's book author Anthony Walsh tells us about the latest installment in his "Hockey is for Everybody" series. An advocate for diversity and inclusion in the sport, this former high school champion hockey player tells us about all of his pursuits both within the sport and outside of it. We also chat with Tampa Bay Lightning anthem singer, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey and find out about the connection between these two remarkable individuals. Additionally, Anar and Manashi talk about Diwali

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00:31:31

Season 3 / Episode 3 - Michael Hutton

The Minority League ·

2023/11/07

On this episode, Michael Hutton shares an inspiring story of perseverance. He coaches youth hockey in North Carolina and tells us why he loves the sport and how it could possibly have saved his life.

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00:35:37

Season 3 / Episode 2 - Murat Pak

The Minority League ·

2023/10/24

Youth hockey coach Murat Pak speaks to us on this episode. A former player of Turkish descent, he tells us what it was like playing hockey in Germany as a kid and what it's like for his players now. He shares the nuances of working with a wide range of international children. And Murat talks about his involvement with and the importance of organizations such as the NHL Coaches’ Association and Hockey Is Diversity.

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00:24:07

Season 3 / Episode 1 - Nick Guerriero (Tennessee...

The Minority League ·

2023/10/10

We're back with our third season! During the break, there was a major announcement in the world of hockey. Tennessee State University is starting a hockey program, and it is the first HBCU to implement this sport. Nick Guerriero is the man pulling together the first ice hockey team at a historically black college and university. Tennessee State University made the announcement on the same day as the NHL draft and there's been a lot of excitement around it.

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00:03:07

Season 3 / Preview

The Minority League ·

2023/09/27

New episodes coming on October 10! Join us as we speak to guests including children’s book author Anthony Walsh, youth hockey coach Murat Pak, and Tennessee State University’s Nick Guerriero, to name just a few!

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00:41:41

Season 2 / Episode 13 - Frantz Jean

The Minority League ·

2023/04/18

We're thrilled that Frantz Jean, goaltending coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning, joins us for the last episode of our season. He is active in the NHL Coaches Association BIPOC coaching program which focuses specifically to support minority coaches with skills development, career building and leadership initiatives. Jean currently coaches one of the best goalies in the NHL, Andrei Vasilevskiy.

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00:23:54

Season 2 / Episode 12 - Joel Martin

The Minority League ·

2023/04/04

Kalamazoo Wings Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations, Joel Martin joins us. One of only two Black head coaches in professional hockey, he was promoted to this role in August 2022. Martin has had a formidable professional and coaching career up to this point. He's also active in the NHL Coaches' Association's BIPOC Coaches Program, which strives to support black, indigenous and coaches of color in areas of leadership, communication, skills and career development.

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00:36:19

Season 2 / Episode 11 - Tarik El-Bashir

The Minority League ·

2023/03/22

Sports journalist Tarik El-Bashir speaks with us on this episode. He's a reporter for TNT Hockey and a Senior Writer for The Athletic. Additionally, El-Bashir covers the Washington Capitals, and he's notably covered Alexander Ovechkin since his rookie year. He discusses his involvement with the Fort Dupont Cannons and the elements that can cause barriers for minorities to participate in hockey.

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00:00:54

Season 2 / Spring Break

The Minority League ·

2023/03/07

We are taking a short break. We will be back on March 21st with a new episode - with Tarik el Bashir.He's a hockey reporter for TNT and covers the Washington Capitals for The Athletic. AND he's been covering Alex Ovechkin since his rookie year. You can check out all our episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, and at https://www.theminorityleague.com.

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00:38:51

Season 2 / Episode 10 - Renee Hess

The Minority League ·

2023/02/21

This week, we are so excited that we have our first return guest! Black Girl Hockey Club's formidable founder, Renee Hess, joins us again. She started the organization back in 2018 to encourage black girls and women to take part in hockey as fans and players. The organization has taken off since then, with a recent expansion into Canada. They have given out numerous scholarships and mentored women in an effort to grow the game. Anar and Manashi talk to Renee about these initiatives and more!

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00:33:51

Season 2 / Episode 9 - Jaden Lindo and Zechariah Thomas

The Minority League ·

2023/02/07

In this episode, we are talking to two people changing hockey in different ways, but whose paths have intersected: Swift Hockey founder Zechariah Thomas and Jaden Lindo, Manager of Community Hockey Programs at the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. Swift Hockey is changing the game by providing hockey sticks at a lower cost. Likewise, Lindo's programs are increasing accessibility of the game throughout the Pittsburgh area.

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00:26:41

Season 2 / Episode 8 - Naleli Danso

The Minority League ·

2023/01/24

Naleli Danso speaks to us about what playing with the Baltimore Banners means to her and what it is like to be a transgender woman in this space. She tells us about the community that is the Banners and about the time she met WashingtonCapitals players. Additionally, Anar and Manashi discusstheir wish lists for this year's All Star Game.

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00:28:17

Season 2 / Episode 7 - Noel Acton

The Minority League ·

2023/01/11

Founder Noel Acton of the Tender Bridge Foundation speaks with us.The Baltimore Banners is a part of this foundation, and it's a hockey team for at-risk youth in the area. The team is a safe space for kids and mentors to play the game, and it has made a huge impact on this community. Additionally, Anar and Manashi talk about their holiday break.

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00:00:27

Season 2 / Holiday break

The Minority League ·

2022/12/20

We're taking a holiday break and will be back with new episodes on January 10, 2023! Happy holidays to everyone!

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00:37:46

Season 2 / Episode 6 - Alexandria Briggs-Blake

The Minority League ·

2022/12/06

Alexandria Briggs-Blake of the Tucker Road Parent Hockey Association joins us this episode. She talks about how she's changing the face of hockey at many levels, from youth hockey in the state of Maryland and across the U.S., to working with the pros in the NHL. Also, Anar and Manashi talk about Hockey Fights Cancer and how it impacts their love of the game.

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00:32:21

Season 2 / Episode 5 - Mari Horita

The Minority League ·

2022/11/22

The Seattle Kraken's Mari Horita joins us for a great discussion on the engagement efforts of the NHL's newest franchise. Mari is theSenior Vice President of Social Impact and Government Relations, and she's also the Executive Director of the One Roof Foundation. She talks about initiatives ranging from mental health to Learn to Skate programs that the Kraken has implemented plus what other engagement programs are coming up for this young team.

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