DeSantis v NHL: Florida governor targets unlikely foe in ‘anti-woke’ crusade

What does the Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful look to gain from attacking North America's whitest sports league as woke'?

As part of its forthcoming All-Star game weekend in Sunrise, Florida, the National Hockey League planned to host a special event called the Pathway to Hockey Summit. Part of the league's Hockey is For Everyone initiative, the summit was described in a now-deleted LinkedIn post as a career event for diverse job seekers who are pursuing careers in hockey".

In addition to be over 18 and a US resident, participants had to identify as female, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, and/or a person with a disability". Also welcome: veterans.