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 ...
The Boston Globe3y
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 ... And don’t sleep on Pittsburgh, which had won 10 in a row and was still fourth in the Metropolitan, ninth in the league.
The Hockey News3y
Willie O'Ree to Receive Congressional Gold Medal
The White House announced that Willie O'Ree will receive the Congressional Gold Medal from U.S. President Joe Biden. Willie O'Ree is set to receive one of the United States' highest honors.
Houston Chronicle21d
Today in Sports - Pittsburgh Steelers win the Super Bowl for second straight year, Lynn Swann is MVP
1958 — Canadian born Willie O’Ree becomes the NHL’s first black player for the ... He signs with the Boston Red Sox one week after the designated hitter rule is approved. 1976 — Pittsburgh wins the ...
The Hockey News2y
Growing the Game: Kalamazoo Wings, Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award and More
Ian Kennedy discusses the Kalamazoo Wings Rainbow Ice game, 22-year-old Jo Dabney's Erie Otters jersey design, the Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award and more. The ECHL’s Kalamazoo Wings ...
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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 ...