First all-Black forward starting line showcases Lightning, NHL's focus on diversity
First all-Black forward starting line showcases Lightning, NHL's focus on diversity Evan Axelbank reports TAMPA, Fla. - The first faceoff Monday night between the Lightning and Panthers was also the first of its kind. "An historic starting lineup," said Lightning play-by-play announcer Dave Randorf. "There's another look at Daniel Wolcott playing with Mathieu Joseph and Gemel Smith." It was the first time a full line of forward players who are Black started an NHL game. "Maybe it is a story today, but as the league gets more diverse, you hope it is not going to be a story anymore and it is ju...
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