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Muslim NHL Toronto Leafs Player Under Pressure to Build Bridges

researcher14 years ago14 years ago02 mins

Toronto Star – September 26, 2010 Nazem Kadri survived Sunday’s round of cuts that chopped the Maple Leafs’ pre-season roster to 30 players — 23 will open the season. But whether he is on the roster on opening night or has to spend time with the AHL Marlies, it’s virtually assured Kadri will be with…

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Sam Kadri Becomes Second Muslim to Play in the National Hockey League

Euro-Islam15 years ago15 years ago02 mins

Eighteen year-old centre Sam Kadri will be the second Muslim to play in the NHL when he suits up for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who selected him with the seventh pick in the 2009 draft. Canada’s increasing diversity hasn’t been quickly reflected in the nation’s favourite sport. Born and raised in Montreal, Ramzi Abid was…

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