Indigenous hockey player buoyed by support after sharing experience with racism

WAYCOBAH, N.S. _ An Indigenous hockey player from Nova Scotia who shared his experience of racism on the ice says he’s been inspired to stick with the sport after an outpouring of support from professionals and peers.   Logan Prosper of Waycobah First Nation said he was taunted with racist comments from opposing players and parents during a game in Cheticamp, N.S., last week.   Prosper said he was hurt and angry after a player told him “all you natives look like turds in your helmets” during the game.   Since sharing his experience, the 16-year-old said he’s received hundreds of messages from players telling him to stick with the sport, including former NHL player Cody McCormick.   Players across Canada and some in the U.S. have rallied behind Prosper…

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