As of today, there are five Indigenous players who are regulars with their clubs and one Indigenous coach among those still in the hunt to hoist the Cup this year. It should also be noted two other Indigenous players – Florida blueliner Brady Keeper and Washington forward Garrett Pilon – both played one NHL regular season game each this season. A closer look at Berube and the other five Indigenous playoff participants follows:CRAIG BERUBEBerube, who is Cree and hails from Calahoo, Alta., never won the Stanley Cup during his 18-season pro playing career. As for this year, the Blues are trailing the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 in their best-of-seven opening-round playoff series. He’s earned three points, including a goal, in the Capitals’ first two outings.

Source: thestar May 19, 2021 21:37 UTC