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Red Wings Ink NHL's First Black Player
The Detroit Red Wings make history as the first NHL team to sign a Black player, a milestone that's been decades in the making amid the league's slow push for diversity. This signing shakes up the old boys' club narrative that's lingered in scouting rooms and locker rooms alike. With the Olympics spotlighting global talent, Detroit positions itself as a trailblazer, and the hockey world watches how this rookie carves his path.
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