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John Paris Jr., First Black Coach and GM in pro hockey, Black History Month,

2022-02-08

John Paris Jr. – the first Black coach and general manager in pro hockey

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Windsor, NS, native John Paris Jr. was the first Black coach and general manager in pro hockey. Paris was the first Black person to coach a pro hockey team, when he coached the Atlanta Knights of the International Hockey League. The following season, he was named coach and general manager of the Central Hockey League […]

2016-03-30

Milestones in Ice Hockey History

Hockey Milestones, Professional Hockey History

Mar 30, 2016, Milestones in ice hockey history: 1925 – The Victoria Cougars of the WCHL became the last non-NHL team to win the Stanley Cup. 1946 – Maurice “The Rocket” Richard scored his first of three overtime goals in the Stanley Cup Finals. 1993 – The Ottawa Senators lost their 37th consecutive road game […]