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

It’s been 67 years since Willie O’Ree became the first black player in the NHL when he made ... He has made significant contributions to the hockey world at every level and has been recognized ...

The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) are celebrating Black History Month ...

Black History Month is celebrated each February in the United States and Canada. Each nation's history is filled with notable contributions from Black individuals, many of whom overcame incredible odd ...

Today in history: Advertisement Article continues below this ad 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 ...

What has kept black representation in hockey low throughout the years ... including Marson and Tony McKegney. Willie O’Ree had broken the NHL color barrier in 1960-61. But it was the 1970s ...