Subscriber Make that five … “In the moment it just happened like that … for the rest of the time throughout playoffs and the qualifiers, I’ll be raising my fist for both national anthems, something that I can stay consistent through. During the NHL’s coronavirus stoppage, he also provided money to help American Airlines Center workers. Unsubscribe anytime or, Sign up for our free email newsletter so you’re always in the know. Matt Dumba, who is from Canada and plays for the Minnesota Wild, knelt during "The Star-Spangled Banner" but stood during a rendition of “O, Canada” before a game on Saturday. The NFL was the birthplace of the kneeling movement. Indiana. However, many people are also arguing that kneeling is a powerful way to show solidarity and support for historically marginalized groups including Black Canadians and people of colour. Justin Williams and Ryan Strome -- of the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers respectively -- went at it during their match, coming to blows, until referees eventually broke it up. Associated Press. EDMONTON, Alberta — … Robin … Neither guy was wearing a mask -- and no, we're not talking hockey masks or helmets. Alabama7. "It doesn't do anything to fix the problems. But let me assure you, it has not,” he said. Matt Dumba is first NHL player to kneel during US National Anthem By Amir Vera, CNN Updated 5:08 PM ET, Sat August 1, 2020 Malcolm Subban … ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "Kneeling is just a symbolic gesture," one Toronto resident wrote. Matt Dumba gives a speech and takes a knee during the US National Anthem before the games begin in the Edmonton Hub pic.twitter.com/1DvKAl2Q8Y. pic.twitter.com/1jgQ1VON7s, I kneel because everytime I walk into an arena as a queer black woman I know I’m taking a risk. Second, we saw the first showing of kneeling for Black Lives Matter -- but the gesture didn't go down en masse. Fans from both sides of the debate vowed to boycott the NFL through tweets with hashtags such as #boycottnfl, #nflboycott, #boycottthenfl, #nokaepernicknonfl, and more. ... 2020 at 12:31 AM EDT. Now that hockey is back in Canada, there's a new topic swirling around social media: kneeling. Account active You can unsubscribe anytime or, National Hockey League Players' Association. host Alex Trebek has died at the age of 80. Why can't the @NHL ? Sen. Ted Cruz believes President Trump still has a path to victory, despite major media outlets calling the race for presumptive President-elect Joe Biden. comments, NHL might have an all Canadian division next year due to border restrictions, Avril Lavigne surprises NFL player who was singing her song while training, Steve Nash is the second Canadian to be named head coach of an NBA team, Golf course straddling the Canada-U.S. border won't let members cross over, NHL just postponed all of the playoff games tonight, Fans and players condemn NHL for going ahead with games while other leagues boycott, NHL says players have no plans to boycott games and nobody is surprised, How systemic racism shaped the history of Canada's swimming pools, Sign up for our free email newsletter.