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January 18, Willie O’Ree becomes first Black NHL player
On Jan. 18, 1958, Canadian Willie O’Ree became the first Black player in the National Hockey League as he made his debut with ...
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Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award nominations open
Presented to individual in U.S., Canada who has positively impacted their community, culture, or society ...
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O'Ree scored 1st NHL goal, inspired by hometown, on New Year's Day 1961
known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday. This week goes back 64 years to describe a special event in the life of Hockey Hall of Famer Willie O'Ree.
Should The NHL Retire Willie O'Ree's No. 22?
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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NHL pioneer O'Ree says having Bruins retire jersey an honor
BOSTON — Willie O’Ree has experienced many honors during his lifetime ... “I have a lot of friends in the Boston area and fans that I’ve known over the years. … With the virus are going on, we just ...
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NHL Nugget: Trailblazer Willie O'Ree Nets First NHL Goal This Day in 1961
Here's today's NHL Nugget – this Milestone Monday rewinds to New Year's Day, 1961, when Hockey Hall of Famer Willie O'Ree scored the first goal of his NHL career for the Boston Bruins.