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Medina Ball Hockey League Breaks for Prayer in East Toronto

Euro-Islam15 years ago15 years ago02 mins

The Milliken Mills Community Centre in Markham, Ontario is home to an active mostly-Muslim ball hockey league. The Madina league has eight teams, each with about 16 to 18 players. They meet every Friday night in Markham, battling towards the Madina Cup in mid-August. “The best time to play ball hockey is the nighttime, around…

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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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