Black History Month
HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE
Black History Month is part of Hockey Is For Everyone, a joint NHL and NHLPA initiative celebrating diversity and inclusion in hockey. The Canucks held our inaugural Black History Month game in February 2022 as an opportunity to celebrate the experiences, contributions, and accomplishments of Black Canadians and their communities. Additional clubs across the league also commemorate Black History Month with game nights that honour and celebrate Black excellence in the community.
This season, Black Excellence Night takes place at Rogers Arena on March 2nd during the Canucks’ matchup against the Dallas Stars. This popular and memorable evening will feature special guests, storytelling, and performances by the community.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Working with Nigerian – Canadian artist Ejiwa “Edge” Ebenebe, the Vancouver Canucks have created a Black Excellence logo set and jersey.
“I wanted to explore a memory and symbol that’s really personal and important to me and my family, still keeping the iconic shapes of the skate logo intact, but representing a unique and beautiful expression of my Nigerian heritage that surrounded me growing up”, says Edge.
Her brilliant design features such visual notes as the Nigerian flag, beautiful patterns like those found hand-carved on a ‘calabash’ utensil, and the sun-baked gold of the Yellow Trumpet, Nigeria’s national flower.