Aliu tells PEOPLE his hockey journey has been 'a difficult path,' but he hopes sharing his story in the film 'Black Ice' impacts the next generation of players Larry MacDougal/AP Akim Aliu loves the ...

Those comments from Subban (who was born and raised in Canada, but now works for an American network) drew their own reaction. And one of the most notable reactions there came from former NHL player ...

Long-time Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons has stirred up quite a few controversies over the years. Those include false hot dog stories, shots at Raptors’ players over casino visits, calling mixed ...

Akim Aliu, the chair of the Hockey Diversity Alliance, defended himself against from Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons on Sunday, who accused the 33-year-old of not being able to know what’s wrong ...

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FILE - Calgary Flames center Akim Aliu (29) controls the puck against Nashville Predators defenseman Victor Bartley (64) during the first period of an NHL hockey game April 23, 2013, in Nashville, ...

FILE - Calgary Flames center Akim Aliu (29) controls the puck against Nashville Predators defenseman Victor Bartley (64) during the first period of an NHL hockey game April 23, 2013, in Nashville, ...

After years of feeling alienated by the NHL and campaigning to diversify the sport, Akim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey, this time with the San Jose Sharks’ minor league affiliate.

After years of feeling alienated by the NHL and campaigning to diversify the sport, Akim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey, this time with the San Jose Sharks' minor league affiliate.