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Chanel

@chanelly37

8 months

so yeah that happened. #NHLBruins

NESN

@NESN

8 months

"To be a great representation for people like me who are interested in working in this sport and don't know they can" @chanelly37 on her ultimate goals @adampellerin | #NHLBruins | #HockeyIsForEveryone

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@chanelly37

5 months

Shirt by Fanatics

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5 months

Ricky Martin looks handsome for @GQMagazine .

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3 years

Jonas Donskoi’s Halloween costume just sent me into an orbit omg. He was a Starbucks cup ahahah, with his name spelt terribly wrong from the expansion draft introduction he received 😭.

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@chanelly37

10 months

Absolutely go off @sherwoodhockey 🫶🏽🏳️‍🌈

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@chanelly37

3 years

3 month life expectancy ➡️ college graduate. AtVanessaHudgens once said: never underestimate a girl… I have officially graduated from @UMassAmherst with a BA in Communication and a Minor in Education. #LetsGetKraken

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@chanelly37

3 years

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, aka any day that ends in ‘y’! Now that I’m in my 20s I finally feel comfortable in my own skin. Which includes surrounding myself with people who see my disability & embrace it. No more reducing myself for others. #IDPD2021

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@chanelly37

2 years

As someone who’s trying so desperately to change this culture, I am once again heartbroken. Apologies for this being long but I need to get this out, to whoever may listen.

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@chanelly37

9 months

I hope the “old” guards of NHL realize that now, when asking random people if they know star players it’s highly likely that they could say “no, but I have heard of Travis Dermott”… Bad press can get them headlines, but GOOD press moves the needle.

Pop Crave

@PopCrave

9 months

Arizona Coyotes player Travis Dermott becomes the first hockey player to openly defy the NHL’s ban on using Pride tape. The player was seen with rainbow tape on his hockey stick during his Saturday game.

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@chanelly37

9 months

If a team in UTAH is absolutely crushing Pride jerseys… any team can and should.

Utah Grizzlies

@UtahGrizzlies

9 months

Our pride jerseys are lookin’ sharp tonight 🫶

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@chanelly37

3 months

#BecauseItsTheCup

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@chanelly37

3 years

#NewProfilePic

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@chanelly37

4 years

. @NHLSeattle_ x @chanelly37 is actually happening. I can’t begin to express my excitement & gratitude for the opportunity. Although I type this in a #NHLBruins shirt, my heart has a new home. Again, thank you to @beccaelliott for welcoming me with an open heart. Let’s get Kraken!

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@chanelly37

10 days

We actually don’t have to forgive, endorse or redeem these men. The same group of men who enabled a predator by providing a letter of endorsement, which led to their hiring by a high school & not long after, was convicted of r-ping a student. Thinking of all survivors involved.

Edmonton Oilers

@EdmontonOilers

10 days

The #Oilers have named Stan Bowman General Manager & Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations.

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@chanelly37

3 years

Just a PSA, because unfortunately I’ve seen enough. We do not condone or support the use of referring to our home as “the krak house” or any variation of such. This is not me being the “fun police” or “PC police” this is an educated & meaningful choice. Words & phrasing matter.

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@chanelly37

1 year

But it’s *JUST* the Russian players, right?

Corey Masisak

@cmasisak22

1 year

James Reimer, Logan Couture and David Quinn all spoke with the media. Here is Reimer's official statement about declining to wear a Pride jersey tonight ...

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@chanelly37

2 years

@goblinparties An homage to LGBTQ sea creatures. We see them, and we celebrate them.

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Chanel

@chanelly37

1 year

oh boy… the bar is now: don’t fucking push a wheelchair down a flight of stairs. One that looks like it’s actually fitted for a person too.. unreal.

julia

@juliazukowski

1 year

I usually don’t post anything serious on my twitter but something happened Saturday night and just can’t stomach the thought of this kid getting away with it. In the video below is a @MercyhurstU student and is currently on the @HurstMensHockey team. Carson Briere.

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@chanelly37

3 months

we are one penalty closer to Monty doing a death drop let’s go girls!!!

Sportsnet

@Sportsnet

3 months

Jim Montgomery had some thoughts about Mason Lohrei's penalty. 🏊

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@chanelly37

3 years

oh. my. god.

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Chanel

@chanelly37

2 years

A lil career update! This is my final week with the #SeaKraken . I’m forever grateful to them, for the privilege of being a part of their organization. With a full heart, I’m moving onward, hoping to continue building sustainability around authentic inclusion in sports. 🤍🏒♾

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@chanelly37

2 years

My brother in Christ, you are part of The Great Undoing ™ that emboldened this to occur by encouraging the holding of space for those who don’t share “our” beliefs. Those beliefs you ask? Believing in the safety and inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community in the sport.

You Can Play

@YouCanPlayTeam

2 years

Statement on the NY Rangers Pride Night

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@chanelly37

1 year

As reported yesterday, K’Andre was able to apologize in person to Doughty. Between them, it’s over. These situations should not be taking lightly but to those of you who sit wait for a Black or Brown person to mess up, just so you can exercise your racism, seek help.

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@chanelly37

1 year

“Hey let’s tuck your wheelchair here, out of the way but easy for us to put you back into after you use the bathroom”… Only to come back to it at the bottom of the stairs… in pieces. What’s so funny about that?

What’s so funny?

What’s so funny about tricking your classmate into eating a tainted piece of candy?

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@chanelly37

3 years

:)

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@chanelly37

9 months

In solidarity with the second black ace player for coming forward. Wishing them nothing but peace. I am also sending love to Kyle, as I’m sure he relives a bit of his nightmare anytime new things come to light.

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@chanelly37

1 year

a pronoun isn’t just a pronoun, a flag isn’t just a flag, a symbol isn’t just a a symbol, a jersey isn’t just a jersey, Alt-text isn’t just Alt-text. It’s being humane. It’s about prioritizing inclusion. It’s about welcoming all to the sport so many of us love. Be better.

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@chanelly37

9 months

Sick to my stomach over what I’m hearing and seeing. My heart goes out to his wife and young kids. Horrible.

steve conroy

@conroyherald

9 months

Statement from Bruins on Milan Lucic incident on alleged domestic incident "The Boston Bruins are aware of an incident involving Milan Lucic Friday evening. Milan is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team. The organization takes these matters very seriously, and....

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@chanelly37

8 months

And lastly, thank you so much to everyone at @NESN , but especially @adampellerin for being so kind to me. I will never forget this, truly 🥹🫶🏽. A childhood dream come true. #NHLBruins #HockeyIsForEveryone

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@chanelly37

2 years

Tonight is not a celebration at all. There are no winners here. I will never forget this. For now, I hold Isaiah’s family in my heart. Sending an extra little big hug to anyone who’s been hurting these last few excruciating days.

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@chanelly37

3 years

is this a fanfic?

BarDown

@BarDown

3 years

Was Taylor Hall’s hit on Nathan MacKinnon clean or dirty?

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@chanelly37

3 years

With respect to the very few innocent people left in the org, just fold franchise. New name, mascot, everything. Start over. There feels like there will never be true justice in this situation.

Mark Lazerus

@MarkLazerus

3 years

The NHL has fined the Blackhawks $2 million.

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@chanelly37

1 year

A live look at me reacting to the NHL regressing 10 years, in just 3 days worth of meetings.

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Chanel

@chanelly37

2 years

Yesterday Leah Hextall gets ripped online “for” a tongue and cheek interview question, and the next day people in the industry ask why there aren’t more women in this space… LOLOLOL you can’t make this shit up.

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@chanelly37

11 months

this lil dude has a better hairline than most of em

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@chanelly37

3 years

If you have small children, please do not feel comfortable with the idea of them getting COVID just to “get it over with”. Everyone’s body reacts differently to it, & I would hate, truly, if an infant didn’t fare well from it because they lack the immune system to fight it. Bye.

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@chanelly37

2 years

Gratitude. #NewProfilePic

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@chanelly37

1 year

It's a choice to choose God. Ones sexuality is not a choice.

San Jose Sharks

@SanJoseSharks

1 year

A statement from Goaltender, James Reimer:

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@chanelly37

10 months

Imagine if hockey invested in women and girls in a seemingly simple way like this? Instead they invest in people that get hired and fired before the season even starts…

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@LeighannStrollo

10 months

On the real though the Kelce brothers taking a majority of young girls “easy” questions about football and answering them legitimately and not making fun of them on the most listened to sports podcast in the world rn is so refreshing and nice and fun.

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@chanelly37

3 years

While 22, I: - started chasing my dream of changing Hockey Culture with the #SeaKraken - virtually graduated from #UMass - got #vaccinated ! - visited my new favorite city & met some of my favorite people on earth - drank a lot of iced coffee Buckling up big time for year 23…

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@chanelly37

4 years

Recent signs are showing me that I need to keep sharing my story so I can help make real change within the sport that I love. Hockey is ALMOST for everyone, & I am calling out to the #NHL to ensure that it will be. #HockeyTwitter #HockeyIsForEveryone ➡️

I’m a Free Agent, Not Your Token Hire

In my dream scenario, I would love to become an ‘intersectionality consultant’ with the National Hockey League…

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@chanelly37

3 years

I’m about to get personal (prob a lil too personal). This note is a physical reminder of how fking far I’ve come in this wild life. I was expected to live only 2mo & wow did I play those Drs. Whenever I feel my imposter syndrome kick in I’m going to look at this. MAMA I MADE IT!

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@chanelly37

9 months

TW: Domestic Violence. To any and all people that tweeted some iteration of “he could’ve *just* been drunk and yelled at her”, you can go straight to hell. IPV comes in many forms. & sober or not, there is no excuse to EVER put your hands on someone you supposedly love.

Tiffany Chan

@TiffanyWBZ

9 months

#UPDATE : I-Team sources say Lucic’s wife called 911 and told Boston police her husband attacked and choked her. When officers arrived, sources added that Milan Lucic appeared drunk. #wbz

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@chanelly37

2 years

. @VancityReynolds when you ((hopefully) buy the Sens please hire me as the NHL’s first Disability Liaison Officer. Thank you 🫶🏽.

Why the Seattle Kraken’s Chanel Keenan is exactly what hockey needs

www.sportsnet.ca

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@chanelly37

4 years

⁦⁦ @nailogical ⁩ well?

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@chanelly37

2 years

not funny ha-ha, funny true.

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@chanelly37

3 years

Someone referred to me as a content creator and honestly, you’re so right.

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@chanelly37

2 years

@Imani_Barbarin The whole ramp/desk plot line literally got me messed up. So pure & well done.

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@chanelly37

3 years

I FINALLY GOT FKING CARDED. LET’S GO!!!

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@chanelly37

2 years

via @players_X_hate on insta. I just don’t know what to say anymore.

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@chanelly37

3 years

HOCKEY IS 4 THE GWORLS #HIFE

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@chanelly37

2 years

I didn’t think I could feel any worse but everything makes sense now. The timing. The only thing the bruins have differently over the coyotes, is a *calculated* PR plan. This decision was made and an interview was set when they were in town. Absolutely sick to my core.

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@Sportsnet

2 years

"I was on the fence." @FriedgeHNIC sat down with Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron and asked him about the team's signing of renounced Coyotes draft pick, Mitchell Miller.

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@chanelly37

10 months

I always feel bad for Queer hockey fans… but damn, any queer hockey player currently (& formerly) in the system. It just keeps getting harder.

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@chanelly37

1 year

I don’t mean to rain on this beautiful celebration of love. But please y’all, Womens hockey is not immune to bigotry. It still encounters the same cultural as “men’s” hockey. I think we just have a lack of direct exposure. Hockey culture lives in HOCKEY.

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@chanelly37

2 months

A lot of things can be true at once, you can be excited for future pwhl players, and feel like you’ve been kicked in the gut over questionable claims of diversity while simultaneously seeing a team draft an openly bigoted player. What a time. It’s all happening.

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@chanelly37

3 months

The comment sections of response posts were worse than the comment he made, in my opinion. It just shows how much of an impact these offhanded statements can have. I appreciate that Jon took the time to say this and that it felt very genuine and authentic.

Diandra Loux

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3 months

Jon Cooper opens his presser addressing the “girls in skirts” comment from Monday night. He says this has been harder than the loss. #GoBolts

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@chanelly37

3 years

um, hi @nhl ???

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@NHL

3 years

Intersectionality Consultant for the @SeattleKraken , Chanel Keenan ( @chanelly37 ) shares her mission to make hockey an authentically inclusive space on this week's double feature episode. Listen to @SOIThePodcast 👉

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@chanelly37

10 months

As per request: I can’t fix hockey culture if I leave it, I can’t fix hockey culture if I leave it, I can’t fix hockey culture if I leave it, I can’t fix hockey culture if I leave it, I can’t fix hockey culture if I leave it, I can’t fix hockey culture if I leave it, I can’t fix-

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@chanelly37

1 year

Hi @canes ! I love your recent use of Alt-Text on this platform. The gesture alone is very appreciated. However, this image description used both incorrectly and inappropriately. Ironically you could’ve just copy & pasted the comment into the alt text box. Please know that ALL of

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@Canes

1 year

Sending love to Randy today 🫶

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@chanelly37

3 years

He’s gotta register that wagon with the DMV bye

the golden flow to top it off

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3 years

This man really was like “this post is about my dogs” then posted this photo

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@chanelly37

2 years

Since my school began lock down drills, my plan was always to offer to use my power chair to barricade the door. I’ve thought about this since I was in fourth grade.

@[email protected]

@Imani_Barbarin

2 years

When shootings and emergencies happen they usually evacuate disabled kids last. I speak from experience. Where are the disabled kids?

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@chanelly37

3 years

good night sweet prince #SeaKraken

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@chanelly37

4 years

I put my heart on ice for this one. Please read and share this if you can. It would mean the world to me. Going to make a thread of people I’d like to hopefully read this too so bear with me.

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@chanelly37

3 years

From yesterday, thank you @ZPeggins , you’re the best.

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@chanelly37

3 years

I can’t change hockey culture if I leave it. I can’t change hockey culture if I leave it. I can’t change hockey culture if I leave it. I can’t change hockey culture if I leave it. I can’t change hockey culture if I leave it. I can’t change hockey culture if I leave it.

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@chanelly37

3 years

Good time to post this again 🥰

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@chanelly37

3 years

I understand dunking on the CDC everyday but as a disabled person who’s begging for people to take this shit seriously STILL, please do not lose the plot. Mask up, get vaxxed and boosted (if eligible), be responsible and don’t be an asshole.

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@chanelly37

4 years

As a disabled woman, and just a human being in this messy world, It’s simple. Article being referenced: #HockeyIsForEveryone #HockeyTwitter #changehockeyculture

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@chanelly37

2 months

How it started, how it continues… 💕🏒 #NHL #PWHL

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@chanelly37

2 years

*eye-twitching intensifies* I can’t change hockey culture if I leave it. I can’t change hockey culture if I leave it. I can’t change hockey culture if I leave it. I can’t change hockey culture if I leave it. I can’t change hockey culture if I leave it. I can’t change hockey cul-

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@chanelly37

8 months

I’ve had a lot of time to sit with this, and all I can say is ‘Thank You’ and I hope you’ll be 🏒sticking around for whatever comes next.

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@chanelly37

2 months

I can’t overstate how cool it was to take my friggen wheelchair on the ice like… what? I would’ve been happy to try this anytime anywhere but extra special to do it last night. Mom caught me geekin out, I had to share even though I could meme-ify myself.

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@chanelly37

1 year

@juliazukowski Thank you for posting this. I think there is a huge lesson to be learned. Never would I have guessed it’s come from a stairwell camera. I’m so sorry about the comment section. I’m just so gobsmacked.

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@chanelly37

3 years

a chanel sized puck… are you friggen kidding me.

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@chanelly37

1 year

In 2020, I looked around the hockey space and felt completely isolated as a disabled fan. In 2023, I don’t think I could feel worse across the board.

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@chanelly37

1 year

once again reminding everyone: religion (in most, if not all cases) is an active, intentional choice. Sexuality is not.

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@chanelly37

3 years

Good morning! Even the #SeaKraken EBUG gets some pregame tunnel pics too, just call me @Davidayres901 ✌️!

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@chanelly37

2 years

In awe of the words & the imagery Sonny captured so beautifully. I know you’re all tired of me & my story by now, so take this one in, in all it’s glory. I am so grateful to be in this space, living this complex life. It’s not getting easier, but you’re stuck with me. #SeaKraken

Sonny Sachdeva

@SachdevaSonny

2 years

Chanel Keenan has become one of hockey's most important voices. But amid that ascent, her focus remains on the growth still possible, on planting seeds to create a space in which respect for the disabled community can bloom. My feature on her journey:

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@chanelly37

2 years

By the voices of brave survivors, a reckoning is unfolding in hockey. We can only hope that their pain & trauma will not be for nothing and that this can result in a culture change. Sending my thoughts & positive energy to survivors and anyone who may be suffering in silence.

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@chanelly37

2 years

Lizzo is exemplifying what true allyship can look like. It can be impossibly overwhelming to receive criticism on something you may not have thought would have such an impact. More often than not, people choose to ignore and move on. We should be more like Lizzo.

FOLLOW @YITTY

@lizzo

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@chanelly37

1 year

The post below both a joke & actually important. This is why in this case we CAN boil it down to ignorance & not JUST religious freedom. Sexuality is intersectional. While Reimer may not consider himself anti-Asian, stay with me… Asian people can be QUEER. Shocking, I know.

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@chanelly37

9 months

This is another stomach churning day in hockey. “members of the public to refrain from "comment and speculation which could hinder" the police investigation.” I don’t understand why this is happening. I’m just sending pleas for peace and empathy.

BBC Breaking News

@BBCBreaking

9 months

Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after death of Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson

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@chanelly37

3 years

As #DisabilityPrideMonth “ends” today, I wanted to share the first & last clip of me on live TV 🤣. I grew up watching shows, never seeing anyone that looked like me. What an honor to be that face for someone else. Grateful to have been a part of this wild ride. #SeattleDraft 🤍

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@chanelly37

4 years

Disappointed but not surprised that no women are a part of the HDA after a comment like this. To those in the comments saying “no one said this about the Sedin’s” is a lie. No one listened to us then, and some are just barely listening to us now.

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@chanelly37

3 years

hello, weirdly emotional right now because I was able to get a youth size for my employee 3/4 zip, so now I can rep just like the amazing people I work with. It’s the little wins these days. #SeaKraken #InclusionMatters

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@chanelly37

2 years

Never not STRAPPED with my iced coffee. Even at 7pm. Bittersweet night. Hearts still SO full. Go #SeaKraken and go #NHLBruins 🫶🏽.

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@chanelly37

3 years

more fitting question: how is he still in the league?

Sporting News NHL

@sn_nhl

3 years

Why was Evander Kane suspended? Explaining Sharks forward's 21-game ban for violating COVID-19 protocol

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1 year

I literally applied two mins ago Hahah, do major leagues now have AI doing their application reads 🤪

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@chanelly37

3 years

the last time I bring this up, I promise. But this lil thang made its voyage home to me!

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@chanelly37

8 months

Tune into #NHLBruins Face-Off Live tonight. It’s Hockey Is For Everyone night, and for some reason they asked me to come on. I’m gonna puke.

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@chanelly37

1 month

I could literally cry hahaha, though I never received any documentation to confirm, both my wheelchairs were approved by insurance, and I’m getting them both on July 3. Talk about an Independence Day of my own!

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@chanelly37

3 years

How do you eradicate racism from a game or a league??? Idk maybe get rid of the racists…

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@chanelly37

9 months

Kind of wild that Liam’s out and they still couldn’t find one woman on earth to fill in on the panel…. Of course hockey continues to be a front runner for diversity & inclusion.

B/R Open Ice

@BR_OpenIce

9 months

The NHL on TNT crew discusses the NHL recently banning and subsequently allowing players’ use of stick tape to support social causes.

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@chanelly37

3 years

Bonus then and now bc it’s giving the same oogly energy:

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@chanelly37

7 months

#PWHL season starts so very soon. Thus begins my Halloween costume campaign. I just think Tate and Taylor should be each other… though I’ve not seen them in the same room… Thoughts? #TateMcRae #TaylorHeise

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@chanelly37

3 years

. @M_14Geekie hey bestie, I hope you have an amazing time with us. LET’S GO #SeaKraken #SeattleDraft

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@chanelly37

1 year

I wasn’t exactly sure how I wanted to share this, but I’m super humbled to announce that I was accepted into the @DisabilityIN 2023 NextGen Leaders Program! I love surrounding myself with unique perspectives & I’m so excited to learn from my mentor.