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 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.

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 ...

It’s been 67 years since Willie O’Ree became the first black player in the NHL when he made his debut with the Boston Bruins ...

On Jan. 18, 1958, Canadian Willie O’Ree became the first Black player in the National Hockey League as he made his debut with the Boston Bruins. In 1778, English navigator Captain James Cook reached ...

Void where prohibited or restricted by law. The Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award is intended to recognize the individuals that best utilize hockey as a platform for participants to build ...

NEW YORK – The National Hockey League (NHL) today announced that nominations are open for the eighth annual Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award™. The Award is given to an individual who ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The five finalists have been announced for this year's Willie Thrower Award, which is given annually to the top southwestern Pennsylvania high school quarterback. Five ...

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 ...