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Ducks' Miller on racism in hockey: 'I hope the conversation moves forward'. markhmasters has MORE:

Considering his experience and perspective, Miller's voice is an important one in the league. But a couple months shy of his 40th birthday, Miller isn't sure if he's played his last game in the NHL. He spoke to TSN via Zoom and outlined concerns about returning to game action in the age of COVID-19. The Michigan native also spoke about what he's doing to help those in need.

"When everything kind of broke open with the pandemic and hockey went on pause, the Anaheim Ducks did a great job of helping in the community. Actually our team, within the first week, we had conversations about how to help in different areas and the Samuelis, ownership, stepped up and helped in a big way with all the employees. Everyone put up money to pay for meals for doctors, nurses, people who are on the front lines, so that’s been going on for a little while.

There is everything from pads, skates, pants, bags, sticks available in this auction. Hockey fans enjoy talking about gear, right? "A good way to start a conversation is to do something a little bit different, a little bit interesting and I was thinking, well, I got a lot of equipment that is going to see a storage room or be stuck in a bag for a number of years and maybe someone would appreciate it. So, it can go to something better and help with this conversation about the people who need help."

The response to our online auction has been so positive I am making a few Ducks pieces available. I have been wearing a CCM Gatekeeper style trapper since 2005. Companies have changed but the closure and shape has…

 

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