The Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award presented by Discover is given to an individual who, through hockey, has positively impacted his or her community culture or society. The award honors O'Ree ...

O'Ree, who broke into the NHL with the Bruins in 1957-58, visited Anaheim area youth last month on behalf of S.C.O.R.E. (Scholastic Curriculum of Recreation and Education), which was developed by ...

Willie O’Ree still dedicated to growing hockey, advocating for social change Ahead of Tuesday’s game between the Ducks and Kings, a diverse collection of players from all over North America ...

O'Ree himself opted to remain on the West Coast, due to COVID concerns, but he participated virtually as the Bruins honored him before their game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Right where it ...

O’Ree, now 86, formally took his bow — albeit virtually, from his home in San Diego — as the first Black man to play in the NHL.

Willie O’Ree became the first black player in the history of the National Hockey League in 1958 as a member of the Bruins lineup.

The Boston Bruins have retired the jersey number of Willie O'Ree, the first Black player in the NHL. The team sent No. 22 to the rafters ahead of Tuesday's game against the visiting Carolina ...

As the Bruins retire O'Ree's No. 22, we spoke to people he has inspired with his story who are continuing to work to make sure hockey truly is for everyone.

Willie O’Ree integrated the sport of hockey by becoming the first black player to play in the NHL. Today, @POTUS signed into law my legislation honoring O’Ree with the Congressional Gold Medal.