Black entrepreneur behind Swift Hockey emerged as face of brand despite minimal representation in sport

The 21-year-old owner of Swift Hockey, an NHL certified hockey stick company based out of Oshawa, Ont., didn't know how the hockey community would react to a young, Black entrepreneur being behind a business looking to produce affordable sticks for those unable to manage the high costs of rival companies.

Black entrepreneur behind Swift Hockey emerged as face of brand despite minimal representation in sport
Male business owner skates on ice during a promotional shooting day for his company.

The 21-year-old owner of Swift Hockey, an NHL certified hockey stick company based out of Oshawa, Ont., didn't know how the hockey community would react to a young, Black entrepreneur being behind a business looking to produce affordable sticks for those unable to manage the high costs of rival companies.