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The ratio of black players to white players in the National Hockey League is still lopsided, but there's no doubt black players are making their presence known. Case in point: Evander Kane. Kane, whose parents named him after boxer Evander Holyfield, was drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers last year and has made a big impression in the league in his rookie year. Despite some injuries throughout the season, he made 14 goals and scored 26 points (includes assists) in 66 games, ranking him 12th among NHL rookies in scoring.
But apparently not too many people are impressed, namely, Matt Cooke of the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the last game of the season this week, 31-year-old Cooke was pestering the 18-year-old Kane during the game until the young rookie had had enough.
The brother threw off his gloves, grabbed Cooke's jersey and clocked him in the jaw, leaving him somewhat unconscious on the ice for several minutes. Yeah, he's living up to his name pretty well. Check out the video for yourself:
The brother threw off his gloves, grabbed Cooke's jersey and clocked him in the jaw, leaving him somewhat unconscious on the ice for several minutes. Yeah, he's living up to his name pretty well. Check out the video for yourself:
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By: Jeremy on 4/15/2010 2:23PM
The funny thing is, Cooke was sent out to teach Kane a lesson. Lesson not learned!
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By: Retta on 4/18/2010 10:38AM
When did hockey players (of ANY color) stop fighting during games ??
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By: unknown on 4/20/2010 10:01AM
what an enlightning story, tell me more, really.
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By: Calm Down on 11/24/2010 2:33PM
Calm down, people. The color of the player's skin shouldn't matter, but to those who have been historically excluded from the sport (either by cultural circumstances or other means), it does. It is an unusual feat (a one-punch TKO), made even more unusual because the number players of African heritage who are active at the pro level. Any unusual accomplishment becomes of rallying source of pride for those who are under-represented. Just because someone draws attention to the color of the player's skin doesn't mean they're baiting or hating. Let people draw whatever meaning from it that comforts, excites, or motivates them. Bottom line is that this was one hell of a well-timed punch. For those interested in the numbers and names of black players drafted by or playing in the NHL, check out the Black Hockey Players Wall of Fame, http://blackhockeyplayers.webs.com/ .
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