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Darnell Nurse is related to Sarah Nurse as cousins. Darnell is a defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers and Sarah is a forward in professional women's hockey. Darnell is proud of Sarah's success in the PWHL with Toronto. He often talks about how well his cousin is doing in professional women's hockey.
"I'm just so proud of her to not only be at the pinnacle of her sport, but be one of the best players in professional women's hockey," Darnell said of Sarah's accomplishments (via hockeynews.com) on June 7, 2024.
Darnell expressed immense pride in Sarah's success and recognized her role in both the sports and business aspects of the PWHL.
"On top of that, she was very instrumental in the creation of the league. It kind of shows both sides of her, not only just as an athlete, but in the business world, in the way she can think outside the box," Darnell added.
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During the PWHL season, Darnell Nurse watched Sarah's games closely and showed his support for her and the league's development.
During the Stanley Cup Finals, the bond between the cousins was clear as Sarah cheered Darnell from the stands. Her excitement was evident, particularly when Darnell scored in Game 4.
"It's unbelievable. I don't realize how close we are. We're on the other side of the glass, but I'm living right now," Sarah said (via Sportsnet).
"I'm so proud of him. I love this atmosphere and I can't wait to see if he continues on. Hopefully, we’ll win the Stanley Cup," Sarah added.
Sarah Nurse and Darnell Nurse hail from a family rooted deeply in Canadian sports
Hamilton’s Nurse family is famous for producing top athletes in Canada and internationally. Their achievements are credited to more than just genetics; it's also about role models, family support, and hard work on character.
Important members are Tamika Nurse, known for basketball, Darnell Nurse in the NHL, Kia Nurse in the WNBA and Sarah Nurse in Olympic hockey.
Take a look at this video from the Oilers' archives:
The Nurse family's heritage started with Arlie and Marjorie Nurse, who encouraged their children and grandchildren to pursue sports.
