hockey against Hate

Welcome to Hockey Against Hate 2025 — Where Sport Meets Solidarity

Now in its most impactful year yet, Hockey Against Hate brings together 15 teams from across Ottawa and beyond for a day of high-energy competition with a higher purpose. This community-driven tournament is more than just a game — it’s a platform for inclusion, connection, and action.

This year, we’re proud to partner with R.I.S.E. (Reach. Inspire. Soar. Empower.), a not-for-profit school supporting marginalized, racialized, and low-income youth across Ontario through personalized, justice-rooted education. Among its most inspiring initiatives is the “Let’s Blow the Whistle on Racism in Hockey” campaign — a student-led movement sparked by R.I.S.E. alumni Maia, Naomi, Savannah, Gracie, and Kenzie, who used their love of hockey to challenge the racism they experienced on the ice.

Supported by R.I.S.E. founder Rebecca Chambers and longtime mentor Bob Dawson — a pioneer in Canadian hockey and a leading voice on anti-racism in sport — the campaign has grown into a powerful summit and tournament tackling racism head-on.

Together with our partners, we’re proving that sport can be a force for equity and transformation — one goal at a time.