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You Belong Here | Willie O’Ree Skills Weekend 2025

The annual event highlighted the diversity, skills, and connections that hockey has to offer

2025 Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award finalists announced

Voting open until May 25; winners from U.S., Canada receive $25,000 donated to charity of choice

O'Ree finalist spotlight: Sarah Dunkel-Jackson

Founded Hockey Challenge Camp, program for children with special needs

O'Ree finalist spotlight: Brent Dodginghorse

Developed DH Ranch to host kid's camps, foster inclusion through team-building activities

O'Ree finalist spotlight: Mack Janes

Founded Next Shift Canada, which makes equipment accessible so kids can 'fall in love' with hockey

O’Ree finalist spotlight: Arjun Atwal

Former player founded program to expand hockey for minority communities in Canada

O'Ree finalist spotlight: Toni Gillen

Has helped build, run Minnesota special hockey programs for almost 20 years

O'Ree finalist spotlight: Andrew Sobotka

Former president of Chicago Gay Hockey Association helped organization grow beyond LGBTQ+ community

O’Ree ‘25 finalist spotlight: Toni Gillen

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award 2025 Finalist: Toni Gillen

O’Ree ‘25 finalist spotlight: Mackenzie Janes

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award 2025 Finalist: Mackenzie Janes
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