hockey culture

a group of kids playing hockey, in an ice ring. They are wearing their hockey jerseys.
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It’s time to rethink our hockey obsession

Peak Web November 11, 2025

By:  Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer Multiculturalism and hockey are often portrayed as encapsulating the Canadian identity; however, the two don’t seem to intersect. This sentiment is shared in an article from the University of Toronto Press, written on sportscaster Harnarayan Singh, the first Sikh person to commentate an NHL game in English. He was also the first person to commentate in Punjabi. This is a reminder that Canada’s most celebrated sport doesn’t reflect its praised diversity.  The NHL consistently ranks as the whitest professional sports league in North America, illustrating a stark contrast between the country’s supposed values and its…

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illustration of a sports fan opening a closet full of sports jerseys.
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Toxic hockey culture starts young

Peak Web March 3, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor In the last few years, it’s become progressively harder to call myself a hockey fan. My love for the game hasn’t faltered. If anything, it’s becoming a more significant part of my life. Checking statistics…

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