 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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 Willie O'Ree Night
The Boston Bruins will host Willie O'Ree Night on January 19, 2008 to honor the 50th anniversary of O'Ree breaking the color barrier in the National Hockey League. ...more
 O'Ree Blog
Willie stops by NHL.com to chat with his fans and answer questions. ...more
Sights and Sounds (Video & Podcasts)
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As Director of Youth Development, O’Ree has helped the NHL Diversity program expose more than 40,000 boys and girls of diverse backgrounds to unique hockey experiences. Over the past decade, O’Ree has traveled thousands of miles across North America helping to establish 39 local grassroots hockey programs, all geared towards serving economically disadvantaged youth. ...more
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