Updated August 2nd, 2020 at 13:19 IST
NHL player Matt Dumba delivers emotional anti-racism speech before game
Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba made an emotional speech against racism prior to the National Hockey League game one qualifier between the Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton, Canada on Saturday
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Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba made an emotional speech against racism prior to the National Hockey League game one qualifier between the Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton, Canada on Saturday.
The speech was part a NHL pregame presentation supporting racial equality in hockey.
Following his speech, Matt Dumba kneeled during the U.S. national anthem while Blackhawks goalie Malcolm Subban and Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse put their hands on Dumba's shoulders.
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Published August 2nd, 2020 at 13:19 IST
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