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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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 ...
Bruins Have Massive Opportunity In Big Senators Matchup
This game is also one of the Bruins' biggest games of the season thus far. The Senators trail the Bruins by just one point ...
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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.
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Here are the top Boston sports moments of 2024
In 2024, change and a long-awaited championship reigned supreme in Boston sports ... Several legends like Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, Willie O’Ree, Patrice Bergeron, Johnny Bucyk, and more ...