Some 'minority' players in the minors

Fred Brathwaite is currently the starting goalie with the Manitoba Moose of the IHL. Last year he scored a goal and added five assists. He played briefly with the Edmonton oilers, and with the coming NHL expansion, he should be back in the league soon.

Joaquin Gage, goalie for the Calder Cup finalist Hamilton Bulldogs, he has also made a few NHL appearances.