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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
As it happened, Willie O'Ree from Fredericton was that memorable ... His dream was realized when he had a two-game cup of coffee with the Boston Bruins, but that wasn't enough.