2007-03-07 12:55:37 · 30 answers · asked by Big Z 6 in Sports ➔ Hockey
Uhhhh, yeah...
Willie O'Ree - the trailblazer for all the rest...
Anson Carter (current player)
Ray Emery (current player)
Fred Braithwaite (current player)
Georges Laraque (current player)
Grant Fuhr (5 Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers...retired)
Kevin Weekes (current player)
Donald Brashear (current player)
just to name some...
So, yes, to answer your question!!!
wow, can't believe I left off Iginla and Grier off my original list...good on you guys who reminded me!
2007-03-07 13:00:36 · answer #1 · answered by jgirl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There have been many people of African descent to play in the NHL. Currently, two that come immediately to mind are Anson Carter and Georges Laraque, as well someone has mentioned Johnny Oduya in New Jersey who is a rookie. Fred Brathwaite is a goaltender who has also played in the NHL and was of African descent. Mike Grier for the Sharks in San Jose is another. There are many, past and present, African NHLers.
2007-03-07 23:35:58 · answer #2 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, you must not watch a great deal of Hockey! Let's see Mike Grier-San Jose Sharks; Grant Fuhr-Edmonton Oilers. Donald Brashear-Washington Capitals. Georges Laraque-Pittsburgh Penguins, Jarome Iginla-Calgary Flames, Ray Emery-Ottawa Senators, Kevin Weekes-New York Rangers. Need I say more?
2007-03-08 22:41:41 · answer #3 · answered by HockeyRob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PETER WORRELL, fought brad may after the bertuzzi incident, has only played that year so far, 6'6 and something like 235lbs of pure toughness.
He's in the minors currently
ps. Canucks suck, Their goalie is just too good, and thats why I love them! GO 'NUCKs. If we had 2 or 3 more awesome players. Stanley Cup would be a Shoe-in. Now it's prolly gonna be a first or second round exit.
2007-03-08 02:09:40 · answer #4 · answered by cloverdalecollegeboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone asked a similar question earlier and I did the research on it.
Willie O'Ree was the first back in 1958.
Mike Marson was next in 1974.
Sadly they were Canadian, eh.
Donald Brashear in 1992 was the first American.
Mike Grier is the only other American I know of.
I think I found 17 black players in the league.
BTW - Jarome Iginla led the league in scoring just a few years ago and was on the cover of EA sports Hockey.
2007-03-07 22:35:15 · answer #5 · answered by Pooky Bear the Sensitive 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes the first african canadian was willie o' ree. he started in 1958 he played 2 games for the bruins and then he played 41 games after that.
more past african canadian/african american players-
Fred Brathwaite, C former teams Atlanta Thrashers
Edmonton Oilers Calgary Flames Columbus Blue Jackets St. Louis Blues
Grant Fuhr- former team Edmonton
Current
Anson Carter,Carolina Hurricanes
Nigel Dawes, new york rangers
Ray Emery, Ottawa Senators
Jarome iginla,C Calgary Flames
Georges Laraque,C pittsburgh penguins
Anthony Stewart, Florida panthers
Kevin Weekes, new york rangers
Mike Grier - San Jose Sharks
2007-03-07 21:28:15 · answer #6 · answered by I <3 RUSSIANS MORE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mike Grier - San Jose Sharks
Anson Carter - Carolina Hurricanes
The most often noted current players. As for legends, one of the great goalies of all time, Grant Fuhr.
2007-03-07 21:09:28 · answer #7 · answered by Kayvon K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the above answers, there has.
According to the movie "Canadian Bacon" it is only a matter of time before blacks dominate the NHL.
"Surrender Hostage Honey pronto or we'll level Toronto!"
(President Alan Alda).
2007-03-07 21:07:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has been a few, The first I know of was Willie O'rea back in the seventies. The Coyoties presently have George Larouge on their roster, excuse my spelling on names, and I believe there are one or two others on active status in the leaque.
2007-03-07 21:34:28 · answer #9 · answered by Paully S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are ones playing right now! Georges Laraque, for the pens.
2007-03-07 22:28:40 · answer #10 · answered by Barlow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋