"Breaking Down Barriers: NHL.com's William Douglas Shines a Spotlight on Pioneering Players of Color In a sport often associated with a predominantly white fan base, William Douglas is working to change the narrative. As a writer for NHL.com, Douglas has made it his mission to highlight the achievements of people of color in hockey, a demographic often overlooked in the sport's history. Since launching his blog, The Color of Hockey, in 2012, Douglas has been a driving force in shedding light on the contributions of trailblazers who paved the way for future generations. Today, he takes a closer look at the trailblazers who have made a lasting impact on the sport."

William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, he profiles players of color who were ...