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Seattle Times on 2024-03-20 20:52

Longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate Akim Aliu gets a tryout with the Sharks’ AHL team

After years of feeling alienated by the NHL and campaigning to diversify the sport, Akim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey.

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