News Honoring a Sports Pioneer: Willie O’Ree Becomes First NHL Player To Receive Congressional Gold MedalAtiya JordanFebruary 2, 2022February 2, 2022 by Atiya JordanFebruary 2, 2022February 2, 20225412 Just in time for Black History Month, the accolades keep pouring in for this Black NHL pioneer....
Sports Boston Bruins Honoring NHL’s First Black Player Willie O’Ree By Retiring JerseyCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 14, 2022January 14, 2022 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 14, 2022January 14, 2022975 Willie O'Ree, the first Black player in the NHL is being honored on Jan. 18 by the Boston Bruins....
News Senate Passes Bill To Award First Black Hockey Player Congressional Gold MedalKia Morgan SmithJuly 28, 2021July 28, 2021 by Kia Morgan SmithJuly 28, 2021July 28, 20219569 A call to honor the first Black National Hockey League player has been successful. ...