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2718742, nhl suspends 2 nights of playoff games.
Posted by Reeq, Thu Aug-27-20 06:28 PM
gonna be interesting to see if fox news and trump hate on (virtually all white) hockey.
https://twitter.com/GeoffRBennett/status/1299105864687718402
https://twitter.com/GeoffRBennett/status/1299106199263207425
https://twitter.com/GeoffRBennett/status/1299106499709501441
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BREAKING: "After much discussion, NHL Players believe that the best course of action would be to take a step back and not play tonight’s and tomorrow’s games as scheduled. The NHL supports the Players’ decision and will reschedule those four games beginning Saturday ..."
More from @NHL and @NHLPA: "Black and Brown communities continue to face real, painful experiences. The NHL and NHLPA recognize that much work remains to be done before we can play an appropriate role in a discussion centered on diversity, inclusion and social justice.
.@NHL & @NHLPA: "We understand that the tragedies involving Jacob Blake, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others require us to recognize this moment. We pledge to work to use our sport to influence positive change in society."
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