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Community Hero: Tinker

Hear from 2023 Willie O'Ree Community Hero finalist Award, Saroya Tinker, the Executive Director of the Black Girl Hockey Club Canada

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Finalist: Kendal Troutman

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Finalist: Kendal Troutman

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Finalist: Bill Tobias

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Finalist: Bill Tobias

Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award Finalist: Sonny Sekhon

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Finalist: Sonny Sekhon

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Finalist: Doug Grandy

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Finalist: Doug Grandy

Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award Finalist: Vinnie Matteo

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Finalist: Vinnie Matteo

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Finalist: Steven Thompson

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Finalist: Steven Thompson

2026 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Nominations are Open

2026 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Nominations are Open

2026 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Nominations are Open

2026 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Nominations are Open

O’Ree ‘25 finalist spotlight: Mackenzie Janes

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

O’Ree ‘25 finalist spotlight: Andrew Sobotka

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award 2025 Finalist: Andrew Sobotka

O’Ree ‘25 finalist spotlight: Toni Gillen

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

O’Ree ‘25 finalist spotlight: Sarah Dunkel-Jackson

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award 2025 Finalist: Sarah Dunkel-Jackson

O’Ree ‘25 finalist spotlight: Arjun Atwal

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award 2025 Finalist: Arjun Atwal

O’Ree ‘25 finalist spotlight: Brent Dodginghorse

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award 2025 Finalist: Brent Dodginghorse

2025 Willie O'Ree Community Award Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award

2025 Willie O'Ree Community Award

Nominations are now open in Canada for the 2025 Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award

The Legacy of Willie O'Ree | Breaking Down Barriers | S2, E3

The impact of Willie O'Ree is inspiring generations of young athletes to pursue hockey.

2024 Willie O'Ree Community Award

Nominations now open for Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award

Jason McCrimmon wins O'Ree Award

Jason McCrimmon wins US Willie O'Ree Community Award

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Winner

Community Hero: Klein

Community Hero Award: Derek Klein

Community Hero: Richardson

Community Hero Award: Marty Richardson

Community Hero: Dean Smith

Community Hero Award: Dean Smith

Community Hero: Ota O'Brien

Community Hero Award: Karen Ota O'Brien

Community Hero: Tinker

Community Hero Award: Saroya Tinker

Community Hero: McCrimmon

Community Hero Award: Jason McCrimmon

NHL names O'Ree Award winner

Acton receives 2022 Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award

Willie O'Ree Community Heroes

Willie O'Ree Community Hero award finalists