Willie O’Ree won’t be standing on TD Garden ice on ... as his number rises to its permanent place among the greatest Bruins, 64 years to the day he became the first Black player in the NHL.

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. He has made significant contributions to the ...

The Pittsburgh Penguins honored the legacy of the organization’s Black players and veteran Black hockey player Willie O’Ree ...

Here's today's NHL Nugget – this Milestone Monday rewinds to New Year's Day, 1961, when Hockey Hall of Famer Willie O'Ree scored the first goal of his NHL career for the Boston Bruins.

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 – through the ...

The Bruins were the first NHL team to play a Black player (Willie O’Ree); the Celtics were the first NBA team to draft a Black player (Chuck Cooper), and they were also the first team to hire a ...

Today is Saturday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2025. There are 347 days left in the year.

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. View the original article to see embedded media. He has ...