On this day in hockey history, Willie O'Ree became the first Black player in the NHL when he made his debut with the Boston Bruins. One month from today, O'Ree will have his No. 22 retired by the Bruins. 👏 | Sportsnet
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3.6K views · 36 reactions | Willie O'Ree was the first Black player in the NHL and 65 years after he made his debut with the Boston Bruins, a portrait has been unveiled in his hometown of Fredericton. The artist commissioned was Tim Okamura, who is from Edmonton but now lives in New York. The long-time hockey fan joined Carole Anne Devaney to talk about the opportunity. READ MORE: https://globalnews.ca/news/9420785/willie-oree-nhl-boston-bruins-fredericton-nb/ | Global Edmonton | Facebook
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65 years ago today, Willie O'Ree made his debut with the Boston Bruins, becoming the first Black player in NHL history. He joined Caroline Cameron and Anthony Stewart to talk about how far hockey has come since his debut and share his advice for those who are still working to change the game. | Sportsnet
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"I had to work harder and skate faster." Willie O'Ree recounts the responsibility that came with being the first black player in the National Hockey League. Read more: www.cbc.ca/1.5115649 | CBC Radio
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26K views · 117 reactions | Willie O'Ree is a legendary hockey trailblazer 🙌 He was the first Black man to play in the NHL for the Boston Bruins in 1958 🙌🏒 (via NHL) | SportsCenter | Facebook
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