Episode 52: Conner Roulette: First Nations Hockey Gold Medal Winner
Ahkameyimok Podcast with Perry BellegardeShow Notes
Conner Roulette won Gold this month, playing for Team Canada at the Under 18 World Hockey Championships in Texas, helping defeat Russia in the championship game. A forward with the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds and a proud member of the Misipawistik Cree Nation in Treaty 5 territory in Manitoba, Roulette had a strong tournament, with five points in seven games, include goals in the both the quarter and semi-finals. Many are now predicting that he could be a first round pick in this years NHL draft. Roulette talks about the thrill of winning the gold medal, the challenges of playing hockey during the pandemic, and First Nations pro hockey players who have inspired and mentored him, including Ethan Bear and Zach Whitecloud. For more on the work of the Assembly of First Nations, please visit AFN.ca The Ahkameyimok podcast is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions. Our theme song, Intertribal, is by the Red Dog Singers.
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