The hockey game is transforming, breaking down barriers to entry on the ice to include a more diverse group of athletes competing at the highest level. A predominantly white league, the NHL has made significant strides to convey the passion of the sport to a broader audience. From Willie O’Ree, the first Black player in NHL history, to standouts such as Jarome Iginla and P.K. Subban and Indigenous players like Grant Fuhr and Bryan Trottier, the league has grown substantially, providing inclusion for all. Let us leverage over 25 years of industry-leading experience to secure the perfect keynote speaker for your next event!
Retired Three-Time NHL All-Star and Norris Trophy Winner
P.K. Subban was born in Ontario, Canada and was introduced to the sport of hockey at a young age. During his junior career he played for the Belleville Bulls in the Ontario Hockey League and scored 4
Known as the NHL's Unlikeliest Tough Guy
Georges Laraque had a distinguished 13-year NHL career, mostly with the Edmonton Oilers. Laraque was known primarily as an enforcer, which is how he developed the nickname, "The Rock." It is also what
New York Islanders Hall Of Fame Center
To play 18 seasons in the NHL you have to be tough, skilled and respected. Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier is all of the above. From 1975 to 1994 Trottier led the New York Islanders to four Sta
Retired Two-Time NHL All-Star and Stanley Cup Champion with the Philadelphia Flyers
Reggie Leach had a storied NHL career, mostly with the Philadelphia Flyers. In 934 games, he scored 381 goals and added 285 assists. On two occasions, Leach was an NHL All-Star. In 1976, he led the
First Inuk Player in the National Hockey League and Indigenous Advocate
During over 700 games in the NHL, Jordin Tootoo skated for an entire culture of people. Tootoo was the first player of Inuk descent in league history, making him one of the most high-profile Indigenou
Hall Of Fame Goalie for the Edmonton Oilers
Grant Fuhr s twenty-year career in the NHL was historic. Not only was he a part of five Stanley Cup championship teams, he also posted NHL goaltender records in assists with 14, most games in goal in
First Indigenous Athlete To Participate in Women's Olympic Ice Hockey
Jocelyne Larocque is a trailblazer for an entire group of indigenous people in Canada. Larocque was the first indigenous athlete to participate in the women's Olympic ice hockey tournament. She has si
Former NHL Head Coach and Indigenous Sports Speaker
Ted Nolan is a former NHL head coach and player. He had brief stints as an NHL player with both the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings. Nolan began his coaching career in the Ontario Hockey Lea
Former NHL All-Star
Wade Redden is a former NHL standout that was a two-time All-Star. The New York Islanders originally made him the second overall pick in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft. Redden made his NHL debut with the Ot
Former NHL Standout
Darcy Tucker had a lengthy standout hockey career. He starred in junior hockey and was part of the Kamloops Blazers three Memorial Cup-winning teams in 1992, 1994 and 1995. Tucker was a two-time West
Former NHL All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist and Speaker on Trauma and Abuse
Theo Fleury is a former NHL hockey player, playing for four teams over his 14 year career. Originally told he was too small to play professional hockey, Fleury would go on to have an astounding career
Retired Six-Time All-Star for the Calgary Flames
Jarome Iginla was one of the most feared scorers of his generation. Iginla played in over 1,500 games, spending the bulk of his career with the Calgary Flames. After winning Western Hockey League Play
First Female Coach in NHL History
Jessica Campbell is currently an assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken and the first female coach hired in NHL history. Campbell had a successful career in hockey leading up to her groundbreaking hir
Star for the Edmonton Oilers
Evander Kane is a standout for the Edmonton Oilers. Kane began his NHL career when the Atlanta Thrashers selected him with the fourth overall pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He made the Thrashers th
Florida Panthers All-Star Defenseman
Seth Jones is a defenseman for the Florida Panthers. The Nashville Predators originally selected Jones in the first round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Jones spent time with the U.S. National Developme
The hockey game is transforming, breaking down barriers to entry on the ice to include a more diverse group of athletes competing at the highest level. A predominantly white league, the NHL has made significant strides to convey the passion of the sport to a broader audience. From Willie O’Ree, the first Black player in NHL history, to standouts such as Jarome Iginla and P.K. Subban and Indigenous players like Grant Fuhr and Bryan Trottier, the league has grown substantially, providing inclusion for all. Let us leverage over 25 years of industry-leading experience to secure the perfect keynote speaker for your next event!
Retired Two-Time NHL All-Star and Stanley Cup Champion with the Philadelphia Flyers
First Inuk Player in the National Hockey League and Indigenous Advocate
First Indigenous Athlete To Participate in Women's Olympic Ice Hockey
Former NHL All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist and Speaker on Trauma and Abuse
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