Breaking Down Barriers
Breaking Down Barriers

Breaking Down Barriers

2024 3 Seasons 41 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Documentary

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS will showcase individuals and organizations who are committed to changing hockey culture. Each episode will spotlight and celebrate those who are committed to fostering positive social change within the sport from professional to minor hockey levels.

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS will showcase individuals and organizations who are committed to changing hockey culture. Each episode will spotlight and celebrate those who are committed to fostering positive social change within the sport from professional to minor hockey levels.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Breaking Hockey's Glass Ceiling

Hockey is the last of the major professional sports to see the inclusion of women in all roles. But in the last few year

EP 2

Indigenous Sports Academy- The Story of Courage Bear

Courage Bear is the founding director of the first and only Indigenous hockey academy in North America.

EP 3

Girls Hockey in the North

In this episode, viewers travel to Canada's far North to meet the Kuugaruk Dynamite Girls Hockey Team.

EP 4

Changing Hockey Culture

Luke Prokop is fighting back stereotypes as the NHL’s first openly gay player.

EP 5

Canadian Blind Hockey

Canadian Blind Hockey is changing the lives of children and adults by working to ensure everyone has access.

EP 6

Seaside Hockey-The Story of Kirk Brooks

Kirk Brooks is a man who has mentored young black hockey players in Toronto for over 30 years.

EP 7

A New Era of Women’s Hockey

A new women’s professional hockey league-the PWHL- will begin competing in North America in January 2024.

EP 8

Behind the Bench

Last season Jessica Campbell became the first female assistant coach in the AHL with the Coachella Valley Firebirds.

EP 9

Trailblazer

In 2020 Kim St-Pierre became the first female goalie inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

EP 10

Camp of Dreams

Every summer, Vancouver Canucks Defenceman Ethan Bear returns to Ochapowace Nation, Saskatchewan to run his annual summe

EP 11

Straz Strong

After the tragic Humboldt bus crash ended Ryan Straschnitzki’s stand up career, he switched his focus to sledge hockey

EP 12

A Season in Review

During season 1 we had the opportunity to meet and tell the stories of individuals and organizations devoted to changing

EP 1

The Little Native Hockey League

Little Native Hockey League celebrates its 50th Anniversary.

EP 2

Breaking the Silence

Exploring the programs that NHLPA and NHL have in place to support players mental health and grass roots programs.

EP 3

The Legacy of Willie O'Ree

Meet the legend and allow fans to understand the legacy of his Community Hero campaign and his impact on communities acr

EP 4

The Herb Carnegie Story

Herb Carnegie's legacy transcends the confines of the rink, inspiring generations with his resilience and passion for th

EP 5

Culture Shift

Justin Rogers Becomes 1st Publicly Out Gay NHL Support Staff Member on the bench as a coaching staff member of the Seatt

EP 6

Changing the Face of the Game

In this episode viewers meet some of the brave trailblazers working to make hockey more inclusive: Seattle Kraken Head A

EP 7

Black Girl Hockey Club

Black Girl Hockey Club Canada, founded in 2023, is a not for profit organization that focuses on making hockey more incl

EP 8

A Battle for Equity

Today, the only way for a woman to play para Ice hockey at the Paralympic Games is to crack the ‘mixed-gender’ roste

EP 9

A New Era Unveiled

In this episode we take viewers behind the scenes of the groundbreaking inaugural season of the Professional Women’s H

EP 10

A Look Back at Season 2

We take a look back at season 2 and highlight moments that celebrate the progress that is being made by the brave trailb

EP 1

Connected

The PWHL showcases its connection to Indigenous communities by creating a trip of a lifetime.

EP 2

First Assist

First Assist, founded by former NHL player John Chabot, aims to help Indigenous students succeed in school by using spor

EP 3

Let Girls Play

Highlighting the Ottawa Rapid FC, while also showcasing the Active Newcomer Youth Ottawa's Let Girls Play Mobile Clinic

EP 4

Game Changers

A look at the female coaches in the NFL who are changing the face of the game at every coaching level.

EP 5

Hockey in Harlem

Hockey in Harlem highlights the transformative impact of hockey in the Harlem community, showcasing how the sport is emp

EP 6

Ice Breakers

Introducing a new generation of Canada's South Asian community to hockey, making the game more reflective of Canada's mu

EP 7

Para Dreams

The story of a ground-breaking initiative, led by Karina Villegas and four Paralympians, to introduce Para hockey to Mex

EP 8

Bench Bosses

The story of Jessica Campbell and other pioneering women who are breaking the coaching glass ceiling in hockey, from gra

EP 9

Knock 'Em Down

A look at Women's Football Alliance, a women's tackle football league who play their nationally televised National Champ

EP 10

Shiftmakers

Hockey's first openly gay professional player, Brock McGillis is on mission to make hockey more inclusive, sharing his p

EP 11

The Future of Girls' Hockey

Exploring the challenges girls and women face in hockey, including ice time and retention issues, while highlighting Gil

EP 12

Speed Demons

A behind-the-scenes look into the F1 Academy, an all-female driving series, featuring Aston Martin sponsored driver and

EP 13

Adaptation

Following three golfers as they compete in the Canadian All-Abilities Championship.

EP 14

The Legacy of Kenny Washinton

The untold story of Kenny Washington, one of the "Forgotten Four", a trailblazer who broke racial barriers and reintegra

EP 15

Girls Just Wanna Box

The inspiring story of the fierce women who are breaking stereotypes and making their mark in the world of boxing.

EP 16

Queens of the Court

Following the WNBA's meteoric rise in popularity that includes sold-out arenas, massive player-endorsement deals and the

EP 17

The Power of Sport & Spirit

How a diverse group of athletes training and preparing for the 2026 Special Olympics, are changing the lives of people a

EP 18

Best of Season 3, Part 1

A countdown of the top hockey moments.

EP 19

Best of Season 3, Part 2

A countdown of the top football, auto, soccer, basketball and golf moments.

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