 Hockey is for Everyone is a part of the NHL Foundation, the National Hockey League’s charitable and community relations organization, and a major component of the League’s youth hockey programming.
Hockey is for Everyone provides support and unique programming to non-profit youth hockey organizations across North America that are committed to offering children, of all backgrounds, opportunities to play hockey. Since its inception, Hockey is for Everyone has exposed more than 45,000 boys and girls to unique hockey experiences.
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 O'Ree a hockey pioneer
Willie O'Ree, the NHL's first black player, was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, in 1935, the son of a city civil engineer and a member of one of only two black families in the city. He was one of 13 children, including twins who died in infancy. ...more
 O'Ree's first goal a beauty
This year is the anniversary of two significant advances for minority players in the NHL and both involve Willie O’Ree. Forty-seven years ago, O’Ree became the first black player in NHL history to score a goal. ...more
 Echoes in the Rink:
The Willie O'Ree Story
Along with behind-the-scenes interviews with Bruins players, Echoes in the Rink features archival film footage of O'Ree on ice and talking with TV commentators. It even includes home movies of young Willie practicing for the NHL on a backyard rink at a local arena. ...more
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NHL Ambassador Willie O'Ree celebrated:
Sights and Sounds (Video & Podcasts)
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| OFFICIAL HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE PROGRAMS
(The following NHL-sanctioned youth programs provide support to boys and girls of all ages and afford them the opportunity to play hockey. To learn more about a program in your community, click on the program name.)
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PROGRAM NAME
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LOCATION |
Ahuntsic Braves Association, Inc.
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Montreal, PQ |
| Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois Diversity Program |
Chicago, IL |
| Art Dorrington Ice Hockey Foundation |
Atlantic City, NJ |
| Clark Park Coalition Hockey |
Detroit, MI |
| Columbus Ice Hockey Club |
Columbus, OH |
| Detroit Hockey Association |
Detroit, MI |
| DinoMights |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation |
Phildelphia, PA |
| Evanston Youth Hockey Association |
Evanston, IL |
| Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club |
Washington, DC |
| Hasek's Heroes |
Buffalo, NY |
| HEROS |
Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver |
| Hockey in the Hood |
Pittsburgh, PA |
| Hockey in Newark |
Newark, NJ |
| Ice Hockey in Harlem |
New York, NY |
| Mt. Vernon Hockey Club |
Mt. Vernon, NY |
| NJ Goals Ahead |
Summit, NJ |
| Shaka I.C.E. |
Denver, CO |
| Sharks Ice-Oakland |
Oakland, CA |
| Santa Fe Youth Hockey |
Santa Fe, NM |
| S.C.O.R.E Boston |
Boston, MA |
| Genesee Valley Youth Hockey Club |
Rochester, NY |
| Wasilla Outdoor Youth Hockey |
Wasilla, AK |
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