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Originally Posted by boogerz
If the Flames really want to make an impact in this area, they should probably start with more grassroots initiatives than looking for already established "needle in a haystack" prospects with diverse backgrounds.
A great example is Jaden Lindo. He's a Jamaican-Canadian who was drafted by the Pens in 2014 and went the USports route after junior. Even though he didn't go pro for a myriad of reasons (including recurring injuries), the Pens still brought him into the organization after university as a member of their outreach team/Director of Community Hockey Programs.
That's probably a more effective approach, considering that there many diverse former CHLers and pros based in Alberta that can help CSEC with community outreach and development.
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I think you are touching on a better question, that could actually make a difference.
Should the Flames/ NHL/ Hockey Canada etc be putting more resources into programs to support and encourage minorities, non-traditional hockey cultures, and people with lower socio-economic status to play hockey at a higher level.