Leading a movement across hockey

The NHL Player Inclusion Coalition is a group of current and former NHL Players and women's professional hockey Players who work to advance equality and inclusion in the sport of hockey on and off the ice. Coalition members are advisors, ambassadors, and catalysts in the growing movement for inclusion across the hockey community.

Coalition members have led and contributed to social change.
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RECOMMENDATIONS

Developing recommendations for how the NHL can more effectively empower diverse Players in elite hockey.

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EDUCATION

Conducting inclusion experiences and educational sessions for NHL Players and draftees, NHL on-ice officials, and minor pro hockey.

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VOICE

Bringing voice to diversity and inclusion issues impacting hockey on personal platforms and networks.

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EVENTS

Leading and supporting hockey events that connect with and inspire underrepresented youth.

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RESOURCES

Directing resouces toward grassroots programs that welcome and celebrate diverse hockey audiences.

MEMBERS

Anson Carter

Anson Carter

Co-Chair of Coalition

NHL on TNT and Sportsnet

Studio Analyst

P.K. Subban

P.K. Subban

Co-Chair of Coalition

ESPN

Studio Analyst

Cam Atkinson

Cam Atkinson

Philadelphia Flyers

Ethan Bear

Ethan Bear

Washington Capitals

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare

Seattle Kraken

Blake Bolden

Blake Bolden

Los Angeles Kings

Pro Scout and Growth & Inclusion Specialist

Madison Bowey

Madison Bowey

Professional Hockey Player

J.T. Brown

J.T. Brown

Seattle Kraken

TV Color Analyst

Julie Chu

Julie Chu

Concordia Stingers

Women's Hockey Head Coach

Meghan Duggan

Meghan Duggan

New Jersey Devils

Director of Player Development

Mark Fraser

Mark Fraser

Toronto Maple Leafs

Director of Culture & Inclusion

Erik Gudbranson

Erik Gudbranson

Columbus Blue Jackets

Jordan Harris

Jordan Harris

Montreal Canadiens

Chris Kreider

Chris Kreider

New York Rangers

Brigette Lacquette

Brigette Lacquette

Chicago Blackhawks

Pro Scout

Photo: Andre Ringuette/IIHF

Georges Laraque

Georges Laraque

Sports Radio Host and Public Speaker

Jamal Mayers

Jamal Mayers

St. Louis Blues

Community & Youth Hockey Advisor

Al Montoya

Al Montoya

Dallas Stars

Vice President of Cultural Growth & Strategy

Sarah Nurse

Sarah Nurse

Team Canada and PWHL

Ryan Reaves

Ryan Reaves

Toronto Maple Leafs

Abby Roque

Abby Roque

Team USA and PWHL

Photo: Matt Zambonin/IIHF

Kevin Shattenkirk

Kevin Shattenkirk

Boston Bruins

Anthony Stewart

Anthony Stewart

NHL Analyst and Charity Leader

Zach Whitecloud

Zach Whitecloud

Vegas Golden Knights

Coalition Events

Players start Inclusion Coalition

Shattenkirk on YMCA street hockey

Laraque on girls’ hockey program

Former players join youth event

Group Reflections

Subban talks Inclusion Coalition

Carter on Inclusion Coalition

Montoya on Inclusion Coalition