The Pittsburgh Penguins honored the legacy of the organization’s Black players and veteran Black hockey player Willie O’Ree ...

Willie O’Ree won’t be standing on TD Garden ice on ... Generations of players know him as hockey’s Jackie Robinson. The primary topic: “How can we, with intent and purpose, make this ...

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. O ...

“This esteemed honor is befitting of Willie O’Ree, a pioneer whose impact on hockey has been groundbreaking, profound, and enduring," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement.

The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) are celebrating Black History Month ...

Three finalists have been selected from submitted nominees, who, through the game of hockey, have positively impacted his or her community, culture or society. The winner of the Willie O'Ree ...

Willie O'Ree, Johnny Bucyk, Terry O'Reilly, Cam Neely, Andy Brickley, Ray Bourque, Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara, and Brad Marchand. Puck drop from TD Garden's game between the Bruins and ...

Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story is a documentary on the triumphal life story of the first Black player in the National Hockey League. Like Jackie Robinson in professional baseball ...

There are 347 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 18, 1958, Canadian Willie O’Ree became the first Black player in the National Hockey League as he made his debut with the Boston ...

1958 — Canadian born Willie O’Ree becomes the NHL’s first black player for the Boston Bruins. 1972 — The Lakers’ Jerry West, hits a last second, 20-foot jumper to lead the West team to a 112-110 NBA ...

NEW YORK – The National Hockey League (NHL) today announced that nominations are open for the eighth annual Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award™. The Award is given to an individual who – through the ...