02/26/2025
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Keivonn Woodard, renowned for his role in HBO's "Last of Us" and an emerging Deaf hockey player, for dedicating his time to endorse the "NHL in ASL" broadcast of the upcoming 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series. This event will take place in Columbus, Ohio, at Ohio Stadium, featuring a matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, March 1, at 6 p.m. ET, available on ESPN+ and Sportsnet+.
We also wish to acknowledge our esteemed consultant, Stacy Abrams from WhyISign, for her efforts in orchestrating this unique promotion.
Below is the transcript of Keivonn's message: I am thrilled to watch the NHL in ASL broadcast of the Stadium Series on Saturday, March 1, at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and Sportsnet+ in Canada. My gratitude goes to P-X-P and the NHL for their support of the Deaf and hard of hearing community 🤟
Video description: Keivonn Woodard, a Black Deaf hockey player, is seen skating on the ice in a black and yellow hockey uniform while communicating in ASL.
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