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Stories of hockey's diverse heroes, from early trailblazers to rising new talent. Their own stories in their own words, featuring players from all levels of the professional game. Together, we will bring the cards to life to understand the personality and the drive that allowed them to break down barriers.Hosted by Dean Barnes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Dean explores the meaning of representation as he attends the 2024 Memorial Cup in Saginaw, Michigan, where he showcases his black hockey card collection, featuring trailblazing NHL players. The episode includes interviews with fans and hockey enthusiasts who express their admiration for the players and the significance of seeing d…
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This 2024 Memorial Cup special episode is exciting to welcome Donovan McCoy. Donovan grew up in Belleville, Ontario, and began playing hockey with the Belleville Junior Bulls. He transitioned to triple-A level, and Donovan realized he had potential to play at higher levels, being drafted to the Peterborough Petes in 2020. He reflects on the experie…
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This 2024 Memorial Cup special episode is exciting to welcome back Peter Worrell, former NHL player who took to the ice for the Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche. Peter is one of the few black Canadians to have won the Memorial Cup, an esteemed trophy awarded to the top junior hockey team from Canada and the US. He will talk about his junior …
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Malcolm Spence, was raised in Burlington Ontario, a 17-year-old forward for Erie of the Ontario Hockey League, who several hockey observers believe has the potential to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The 17-year-old forward for Erie of the Ontario Hockey League scored on a breakaway with seven seconds remaining in overtime to propel C…
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Originally from Brooklin, ON, Jordan is in his third season with the Owen Sound Attack, after being drafted in 2020 as a 12th Round pick (# 151). The Jerseys designed by Jordan as both a celebration of diversity within the game and in support of Team Jamaica and the Owen Sound Emancipation Festival. The black and red jerseys feature a prominent rai…
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Black History Month/ African Heritage Month at Brock and the Podcast Learning Network are pleased to present a live recording of My Hockey Hero with host Dean Barnes and guest Tony McKegney. The Podcast Learning Network is open to all members of the Brock community interested in learning more about podcasting. Undergraduate and graduate students, s…
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Dean was a guest on Hockey Time Machine, talking about his World Juniors card collection and much more. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/live/tEgotdFZI7o?si=qJaDu2xWUjB5wcVL My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessibl…
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Maxime Fortunus was born July 28, 1983 in La Prairie, Quebec. He played in the NHL for the Dallas Stars, alongside a long pro career in the AHL and ECHL. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.org T…
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Nigel Dawes was born in Winnipeg Manitoba in 1985. He played 212 games in 5 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers, Phoenix Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Atlanta Thrashers, and Montreal Canadiens. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help…
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Kenndal McArdle was born in Toronto, Ontario in 1987. After starting out in the Western Hockey League, he played for the Florida Panthers and the Winnipeg Jets. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequalit…
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Sean Brown was born in Oshawa, Ontario in 1976. Following a successful run in the OHL he moved to the NHL, playing for the Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils and Vancouver Canucks. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessi…
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In this short mid-Season check in host Dean and producer Rhys discuss the season so far, and what is yet to come! My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.org The see the Black Hockey card collection …
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Chris Beckford-Tseu was born in Ontario in 1984. He is goalie who played for St. Louis Blues in the 2007-2008 season. He has also played a long career across the OHL, AHL and ECHL. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, che…
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Jamal Mayers was born in Toronto in 1974. Hes played for St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks and the Chicago Blackhawks My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.org T…
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Shawn Belle was born in Edmonton in 1985. Hes played for the Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche as well as a career in Europe. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeye…
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Joaquin Gage was born in Vancouver in 1973. He played 23 games in the NHL as a goalie for the Edmonton Oilers, as well as a long career in the ECHL, AHL and in Europe. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockey…
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Robbie Earl was born in Chicago in 1985. Hes played 47 games in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild, as well as a long career in the AHL and in Europe. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out ho…
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We are excited to announce season 3 will be here very soon! United By Hockey Museum My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.org The see the Black Hockey card collection and learn more go to www.black…
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Greg Mauldin was born in Massachusetts in 1982. A talented player and coach, Greg played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, the New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeye…
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Andre Deveaux was born in the Bahamas in 1984. Andre played in the NHL for the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple leafs, alongside a long career in the AHL and in Europe. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out…
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Mark Fraser was born in Ottawa in 1986. Mark became an NHL defenseman and played for the New Jersey Devils, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Edmonton Oilers. Today he works for the Leaf's as the manager of culture and inclusion. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how …
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Justin Johnson grew up in Anchorage Alaska, at a time when hockey was thriving. After a long career in the minor leagues, he played two games in the NHL with the New York Islanders during the 201314 NHL season. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make…
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Born in 1965, Graeme was the first Jamaican-born player to play in the NHL. He played in the early 1990's for the Boston Bruins, the New York Islanders and the Ottawa Senators. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check o…
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Peter Worrell was born in 1977 in Quebec. He played for the Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.org The see the Black Hockey card collection and learn mor…
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Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre was born in 1977 in Montreal. He played for the Buffalo Sabres, the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Atlanta Thrashers and the Washington Capitals. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequa…
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Devante Smith-Pelly was born in 1992 in Scarborough, Ontario. He played 10 seasons in the NHL for the Anaheim Ducks, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils and the Washington Capitals. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, …
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Alton White was born in 1945 in AMherst Nova Scotia. He played three seasons in the NHLs short lived rival league, the World Hockey Association. He is best known for being the second player of African descent to have played on a professional major league ice hockey team. He was also the first player of African descent to score 20 goals in a single …
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Best known for breaking the black color barrier in the National Hockey League, Willie O'Ree has lived an amazing life. From his early start as a baseball prodigy, to overcoming the loss of his sight in one eye and reaching the highest level of Hockey. His stint with the Boston Bruins put him firmly in the history books. My Hockey Hero is proudly su…
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In this bonus episode, our host Dean is interviewed by producer Rhys Waters about the first season. What did Dean hope to achieve with the show? What did we learn? And what are the plans for the future? My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey …
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Brian Johnson was born in 1960 in Montreal, Quebec. As a child he was exposed the rich African Nova Scotian hockey heritage. when visiting family for long summers. He played for the Detroit Red Wings in the 1984-85 season. He also had a long career in the minor leagues through the 1980s, My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start you…
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Sean McMorrow was born in 1982 in Vancouver. He played for the Buffalo Sabres in the 2002-2003 Season, and had a long career in the OHL and AHL. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeyequality.org The see th…
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Claude Vilgrain was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and moved to Quebec City when he was very young. He played in 89 National Hockey League games with the Vancouver Canucks, New Jersey Devils, and Philadelphia Flyers. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can hel…
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Bill Riley was born in 1950 in Amherst, Nova Scotia He played for the Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets between 1974 and 1980. He went on to a successful coaching career in Moncton and was inducted into the Nova Scotia sport hall of fame in 1998. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycard…
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Darren Banks was born in Toronto, in 1966. Known as an enforcer, he was a fearless player. Darren played in 20 NHL games with the Boston Bruins between 1992 and 1994. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out hockeye…
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Anthony Stewart was born in LaSalle, Quebec in 1985. He overcame child poverty and excelled at hockey with the support of his community. He played 6 seasons in the NHL for the Florida Panthers, Atlanta Thrashers and the Carlina Hurricanes. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn …
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Ray Neufeld was born in Winkler, Manitoba in 1959. He played 11 seasons in the NHL for the Hartford Whalers, the Winnipeg Jets and the Boston Bruins between 1979 and 1990. My Hockey Hero is proudly supported by eBay Canada. Start your own collection at ebay.ca/hockeycards To learn more on how you can help make hockey accessible to all, check out ho…
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Darren Lowe was born in Toronto in 1960. He played 8 games in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 198384 season and 67 games for the Canadian national team including the 1984 Winter Olympics. After leaving the ice he pursued a long and celebrated career coaching the men's hockey team at the University of Toronto. My Hockey Hero is proud…
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This week Dean is talking to Bernie Saunders. Born in Montreal in 1956, Bernie grew up sharing a passion for hockey with his brother John. Experiencing racism on and off the ice, Bernie persevered to become a star of junior and college hockey. Eventually playing at the NHL level for the Quebec Nordiques in 1979. Packing a parachute, Bernie's focus …
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This week Dean is talking to Tony McKegney. Tony discovered his talent at a young age, seeing his parents passion for hockey and the backyard rink they built as helping foster his rise to NHL glory. He was born in Montreal in 1958 and played 13 seasons in the NHL for the Buffalo Sabres, the Quebec Nordiques, the St. Louis Blues, the New York Ranger…
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Do you love hockey? My name is Dean and I know I do. As a kid growing up in the late 70s, it always inspired me to see people of color in the NHL. Ive collected hockey cards since I was 8 years old, and I recently completed a 100+ card collection of all of the Black and bi-racial players who made it to the NHL. Im going to talk to the players in my…
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The very first episode of projet francais sur Autodafeur!
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