Pittsburgh Penguins Black Hockey History game celebrates P.O Joseph, Willie O'Ree
The Pittsburgh Penguins honored the legacy of the organization’s Black players and veteran Black hockey player Willie O’Ree ...
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Willie O'Ree to Receive Congressional Gold Medal
Willie O'Ree is set to receive one of the United States ... bravery that helped him to become the first black player in NHL history. “This esteemed honor is befitting of Willie O’Ree ...
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Willie O’Ree, his number soon to be retired by Bruins, continues to inspire others
Willie O’Ree won’t be standing on TD Garden ice on Jan. 18, pulling on the rope that raises his No. 22 to the rafters. Concern over the pandemic, and the long travel, will force O’Ree ...
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Echoes in the Rink: The Willie O'Ree Story
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 ...
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NHL, NHLPA celebrate Black History Month with stories of inspirational community leaders
The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) are celebrating Black History Month ...
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The Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award
The winner of the Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award presented by Discover will be announced in June, 2024, incorporating votes from Willie O’Ree, Public Voting results, NHL Executives ...
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Piasa Sports Car Co. founder Bill Abbott's legacy lives on in Alton
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 ...
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Growing the Game: Kalamazoo Wings, Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award and More
“A lot of the elements for the design are inspired by the history of the Erie Otters ... nominations are open for the sixth-annual Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award. There will be two award ...
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Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award nominations open
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 ...