Just a quick msg to the hockey world. I usually don’t have time for this but tonight I do! I really don’t appreciate what your trying to do (Steve Simmons) your article was asinine and in no way reflects the real plight that my self, Akim and other players of colour go through.
Wayne Simmonds
638 posts
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- Although I wasn’t able to make the NHL Awards last night I am more than thrilled to have won the Mark Messier Leadership Award, but as I sat on my couch with my wife and our newborn I was brought to tears by pricey and what he did for that young boy. I think it goes with out
- Not interested in you being a fan anyway
- We are proud to announce the formation of the Hockey Diversity Alliance 🏒✊🏿
- Tonight my idol Willie O’Ree’s number 22 will be hung from the rafters (Finally). I can’t stress how much Mr O’Ree has meant to me and millions of other BIPOC kids who love the game of hockey… Congratulations MR O’Ree
- Congratulations Mr O’Ree finally in your rightful place #HHOF2018
- I woke up this morning hoping this was all a bad dream but unfortunately it’s not. The world just lost another warrior way too early. Uncle ray ray you will be missed by all of us who had the pleasure of going to battle with you every night and those of us who had the honour
- Replying to @Simmonds17make your point. We will no longer sit by quietly as our characters are assassinated Steve! This will only make us stronger and speak out against ppl of your nature! If you were trying to be cool or funny, you missed your mark. YOUVE BEEN WARNED!!! Ps this is me being nice!
- Replying to @Simmonds17You Are Minimizing the pain and suffering and dismissing the actual fight that we as a ppl actually have to endure just to even be accepted in the game of hockey at a lower level nvm the professional ranks. DO NOT EVER use my name or any other player of colour’s name to try and
- I just want to say how incredibly proud I am of my brother @matt_dumba for his words and for the courage he showed today @TheOfficialHDA
- Replying to @Simmonds17Saying that those are the moments that we as hockey players should cherish and why I view the sport of hockey the greatest on earth!!!! #touchepricey
- We the @TheOfficialHDA have formally requested the @NHL to suspend all playoff games today. We strongly feel this sends a clear message that human rights take priority over sports.
- I want to give thanks to Mr Willie O'Ree for making it possible for players like my self to live out our dreams! If it wasn't for you none of this would have been possible #22forever #HockeyIsForEveryone




