NHL players post messages to spark dialogue on racial injustice following death of George Floyd

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NHL players are not always the most active on social media. They're down-to-earth athletes, seldom saying look at me or hear what I have to say.

That's completely understandable.

Many, though, have posted messages amid the protests across the United States following the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. Floyd was killed in police custody after Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into the 46-year-old black man's neck.

Current and former players shared powerful messages about recognizing the issue of racism and racial injustice — and challenging everyone to come together to make strides in solving the problem.

The messages are important. Listening is also important. Whether somebody sent out a message or not, let's hope reading, listening, discussing and acting can all spark change.

Below are some of the messages from across the league:

https://twitter.com/Holts170/status/1268174812079435776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://twitter.com/BiggieFunke/status/1266891506624770048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

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