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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 ... His sister got into figure skating, and after trying numerous sports, he discovered hockey. “At the beginning, it was really hard ...
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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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Willie O’Ree Joins Boston Pride's Ownership Staff
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.
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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 with a portrait by Pittsburgh visual artist Ashanté Josey after the ...
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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 on Jan. 18, 1958. He has made significant contributions to the ...