FROM HEAD TAX TO HOCKEY HEROES.

  • Published In: Canada's History, 2024, v. 104, n. 6. P. 32 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Jiang, Debbie 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "FROM HEAD TAX TO HOCKEY HEROES" from Canada's History explores how a Chinese immigrant family found acceptance in small-town Ontario through hockey. The Chin family, facing anti-Chinese racism, became hockey prodigies in the 1940s, with brothers Bill, Ab, and George leading the Lucknow Maple Leafs to victory. Despite facing discrimination, the Chin brothers excelled in hockey, with George later achieving success at the University of Michigan. The family's embrace of hockey not only helped them thrive but also contributed to Canada's national hockey legacy. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Canada's History. 2024/12, Vol. 104, Issue 6, p32
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1920-9894
  • Accession Number:180717620
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Canada's History is the property of Canada's National History Society and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.