Julian McKenzie's 'Black Aces' uncovers untold stories of black NHL trailblazers, racism struggles and game-changing legacy
The book, "Black Aces: Essential Stories from Hockey’s Black Trailblazers," by Julian McKenzie, reveals the untold story of Black hockey players and features players such as Herb Carnegie, Jarome Iginla, and P.K. Subban. The book combines historical research and interviews to tell the story of these players’ triumphs and struggles, particularly with a sense of pathos regarding Carnegie’s struggles with racism in the NHL.
The book, "Black Aces: Essential Stories from Hockey’s Black Trailblazers," by Julian McKenzie, reveals the untold story of Black hockey players and features players such as Herb Carnegie, Jarome Iginla, and P.K. Subban. The book combines historical research and interviews to tell the story of these players’ triumphs and struggles, particularly with a sense of pathos regarding Carnegie’s struggles with racism in the NHL.
