The Pittsburgh Penguins today announced the creation of the "Willie O'Ree Academy," designed to provide unique training, social and mentorship opportunities for Black youth hockey players in the ...
Sixty-four years after becoming the first Black player to play in an NHL game, hockey pioneer Willie O'Ree is set to receive the highest award given by Congress. On Wednesday, the NHL announced that ...
Hockey pioneer Willie O'Ree is back on course to receive the highest award given by Congress. In 2019, Republican Sen. Tim Scott, and Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, announced their bipartisan ...
Students at Maxwell Elementary in Anaheim were treated to a visit with a hockey legend last week as the NHL's Director of Cause Marketing and hockey ambassador for the Hockey is for Everyone ...
The Boston Bruins are set to honor Willie O'Ree, the league's first Black player, next week when they retire his jersey. On Jan. 18, before they face the Carolina Hurricanes, the Bruins will retire ...