It’s been 67 years since Willie O’Ree became the first black player in the NHL when he made his debut with the Boston Bruins ...
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This week goes back 64 years to describe a special event in the life of Hockey Hall of Famer Willie O'Ree. It started in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and Willie O'Ree never forgot it. He learned ...
1961 — Boston Bruins rookie Willie O’Ree, the first black player in NHL history ... 2008 — Sidney Crosby’s shootout goal gives Pittsburgh a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in the inaugral outdoor ...
“The wait is over. The New York Rangers are Stanley Cup champions and this one will last a lifetime.” Never has a phrase spoken by a broadcaster been more poetic. Those words were uttered by ...
The NHL has announced that Noel Acton, Meredith Lang, and Ryan Francis have been named finalists for the 2022 Willie O’Ree Community Hero award. The NHL has announced that Noel Acton ...
The Premier Hockey Federation’s Boston Pride added one of hockey’s most legendary names to their ownership group, announcing that Willie O’Ree has joined the organization as an owner.