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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O'Ree scored 1st NHL goal, inspired by hometown, on New Year's Day 1961
"Willie, you're a Bruin again," Patrick said. "Report to the big club." On New Year's Day 1961, O'Ree again donned the Bruins' brown and white, only this time he would experience a more positive ...
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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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Willie O’Ree Joins Boston Pride's Ownership Staff
In total, he played 43 games for the Boston Bruins who retired his number 22 in 2022. O’Ree is the namesake for the NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award, which recognises “the ...
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NHL Nugget: Trailblazer Willie O'Ree Nets First NHL Goal This Day in 1961
Here's today's NHL Nugget – this Milestone Monday rewinds to New Year's Day, 1961, when Hockey Hall of Famer Willie O'Ree scored the first goal of his NHL career for the Boston Bruins.
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Bruins look to bring their best in Centennial Game vs. Canadiens
The Boston Bruins will celebrate their 100th anniversary ... Ray Bourque, Johnny Bucyk and Willie O'Ree. "It's an honor to put this jersey on every single game, and to have those guys in the ...
Today in Sports - Pittsburgh Steelers win the Super Bowl for second straight year, Lynn Swann is MVP
1976 — Pittsburgh wins the Super Bowl for the second straight year. Terry Bradshaw’s 64-yard touchdown pass to Lynn Swann and Glen Edwards’ interception on the last play of the game gives the Steelers ...