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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 ...
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 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.