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31 Jul 2025, 20:03

Klein and Lynch Organize Hockey Tournament for Kids

  • The outdoor hockey tournament will take place on August 16 in Toronto.
  • Participation in the event is free for 250 children.
  • The HDA promotes programs for 1500 young players in Toronto.

Former NHL players Colin Klein and Marsha Lynch are drawing attention to the issue of diversity and inclusion in hockey. They are members of Hockey Diversity Alliance (HDA) that is organizing the outdoor hockey tournament for marginalized youth in Toronto on August 16, which the alliance announced on Thursday.

The HDA consists of current and former NHL players, including Calgary forward Nazem Kadri and Pittsburgh defenseman Mettt Dumba, while the head of the alliance is former minor league player Akim Aliu.

This event is a continuation of HDA's work, which already promotes annual sports and educational programs for 1500 registered young players in Toronto. Among the members of HDA are Calgary forward Nazem Kadri and Pittsburgh defenseman Mettt Dumba, while the head of the alliance is former minor league player Akim Aliu.

Tags: Sport/Hockey

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