The NHL on Monday revealed its finalists for the 2023 Willie O’Ree Group Hero award, an annual distinction for people who’ve positively impacted their neighborhood, tradition or society by way of the game of hockey. This season’s six candidates embody three from america and three from Canada: Jason McCrimmon (Detroit, Michigan), Karen Ota-O’Brien (Coconut Creek, … Read more
The NHL announced Monday the three finalists in this year’s Willie O’Ree Communities Hero Award. This award honors people who make a positive difference to their community, culture and society through hockey. The league chose Noel Acton, cofounders of Banners Hockey and The Tender Bridge, Ryan Francis, cofounders of Indigenous Girls Hockey Nova Scotia and … Read more
Hockey Hall of Famer Willie O’Ree broke down the NHL’s color barrier by breaking it with the Boston BruinsSources tell ESPN that in 1958, he joined the ownership group for the Premier Hockey Federation’s Boston Pride. O’Ree (86), said that the growth of women’s soccer is crucial and that she admires world-class athletes who are … Read more
Willie O’Ree became the first Black player to play in an NHL hockey game. 22 was retired by the Boston BruinsTuesday night “From a young time, my heart was set on the NHL. O’Ree spoke just before the Bruins’ game against Boston. He said that he was grateful and honored to have been there. Carolina … Read more
BOSTON — Willie O’Ree was honored with many awards during his life, including breaking the NHL’s colour barrier in 1958 with the Boston Red Sox. Boston BruinsInduction into the Hockey Hall of Fame for 2018. The 86-year old says that having his No. On Tuesday, the 22 jersey was officially retired in Boston. O’Ree told … Read more