Diversity and hockey can mesh well

The NHL’s teams are based in North America, but the league has a global influence. As a result, the NHL increases social change while creating more inclusive communities.

The NHL has come a long way in terms of diversity. When the league started, it was pretty much a Canadian, mono-ethnic sport. Currently, he league’s players are 93% Caucasian, with 7% who are people of color. The latter isn’t anywhere near the minority stats of the NFL and NBA, but it’s a step in the right direction.

If you’re a St. Louis Blues fan, you’ve probably heard about the North City Blues. If you haven’t, you might want to continue reading. North City’s a wonderful program for African-American children, with their…