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Black History Fact Of The Day: The Pioneering All-Black Hockey League

Written By: Elsie Law - Feb• 24•14

22 years before the formation of the National Hockey League (NHL), there was an all-Black Hockey league called, The Colored Hockey League of Maritimes in Nova Scotia. This league was pioneering. The play of the teams made hockey a fast-paced game. Also, the slap shot was said to be first used in this league, as well as other groundbreaking hockey techniques.

The Colored Hockey League of Maritimes in Nova Scotia was formed in 1894, and contained over 12 teams, and over 400 players and employees.

Source: Black America Web

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