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Flyers Family First. Always. 🧡🚂🖤

Welcome home, Wayne Wayne Simmonds! #LetsGoFlyers

Happy Siblings Day! On #siblingsday the HDA would like to spotlight some of the brothers and sisters who participate in GOHL program. We value the importance of family and are so happy to see siblings being able to share these experiences with one another.

Family > Everything

After 12 surgeries and nearly five years off the ice, Akim Aliu is fighting to keep his hockey career alive in San Jose.

The 34-year-old wants to see a more inclusive future in the sport. trib.al/plB16iM

Akim Aliu grateful to be back on the ice after long time away, severe knee injury theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/…

For the first time in professional hockey history, tonight's starting five skaters are all players of color!

Representation matters ❤️

The HDA would like to wish everyone a joyful Easter! May the beauty of springtime and the hope of Easter fill your heart with joy and positivity!
#happyeaster

Akim Aliu, who has had to deal with racism during his hockey career, is trying to make a comeback after four years away from the sport (via Sheng Peng)

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Meet Darwin Murray, Director of Business Operations for PWHL Toronto.

He discusses what it means for him to be working as a Team Director, why it's important to have representation in the sport, and what he continues to do to grow diversity in hockey.

Thank you, Darwin! 💙

Here’s Akim Aliu on the ice with the SJ Barracuda today, looking like he hasn’t skipped a beat!

On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Hockey Diversity Alliance calls upon everyone to join us in our commitment to promoting inclusivity and equality within the sport we love. #EliminateRacism

Congratulations to our very own Akim Aliu on his return to professional hockey!👏🏽

Longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate Akim Aliu gets a tryout with the Sharks' AHL team (from The Associated Press)

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Congratulations to our brother Wayne Simmonds on his retirement! We would like to thank him for everything he does to advocate for a new diverse world of Hockey. His impact in the sport has paved the way for so many of our youth. What an outstanding career!

#waynesimmonds #hda

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This is why the HDA was created - to continue to fight for the voiceless and to create sustainable and lasting change. We are steadfast in our mission. We hope that one day the hockey establishment gets on board to fight the issues that plague our sport.

🇨🇦 you showed up and showed out!

Big love to our community on and offline and the media + press who joined us on February 3 to shine light on #HDAWinterFest and capture all of the magic on-site.

The Hockey Diversity Alliance (Hockey Diversity Alliance) are joining forces with the Kingston Frontenacs for Grow the Game Night.

This night is centred around the grassroots hockey program created by the HDA, BGC South East, KAHMA and the Fronts.

Having a great time thanks to BGC South East Hockey Diversity Alliance and Kingston Frontenacs . Colt is loving the opportunity to play .

The Kingston Frontenacs are proud to be partnered with the Hockey Diversity Alliance, BGC South East and KAMHA to present a Grassroots Hockey Program in Kingston.

Anyone who donates to the program will be entered into a draw to win a Family 4 Pack to attend our Fan Appreciation Game on