Tri-City Americans’ T.J. Millar discusses challenges and triumphs as a Black hockey player, and now coach | Spokane Chiefs

As the Western Hockey League celebrates Black History Month, Dennis Patchin sat down with Tri-City Americans Associate Coach T.J. Millar to discuss his life not only growing up in Canada as a Black athlete playing hockey, but also his role as the only Black coach in the WHL. 

"I think it's an incredible month to recognize Black excellence and Black history, especially in the sport of hockey," Millar said, "Obviously with us being in Spokane for Black Heritage Night, I thought that was an outstanding job by Spokane Chiefs for first of all, recognizing . . .