O'Ree

Boston will mark the 50th anniversary of Willie O'Ree breaking the NHL color barrier by honoring him during Saturday's game against the New York Rangers. ...

USATODAY.com 2007

Since I got my Willie O'Ree minor league post in the other thread, it would be remiss not to mention that Robinson spent the season prior making the Dodgers with the Montreal Royals, their top farm club.

number 42 2007

The simmering dispute was of little interest to 200 or so fans at the clinic, the first of a weekend's worth of draft-related events, as they watched the kids skate with draftees and veterans who included former Carolina captain Ron Francis, current Hurricanes forward Erik Cole and retired player Willie O'Ree.

USATODAY.com - NHL Draft: Hyping a game that may not be played 2004

Carlos Gomez's favorite hockey player was Willie O'Ree, who broke hockey's color barrier.

USA TODAY Latest news 2000

But he downplays talk of being a pioneer along the lines of Willie O'Ree, the first black player in NHL history.

Gomez a reluctant pioneer 2000

"We've taken HUGE steps to grow the game of hockey,as I speak Willie O'Ree and I are in D.C attending the Black Congressional Caucus on behalf of the NHL & ironically this takes place."

Thestar.com - Home Page Jim Kernaghan 2011

O'Ree broke the NHL's color barrier when he played for Boston on Jan. 18, 1958.

StarTribune.com rss feed 2011

Willie O'Ree, the first black player in N.H.L. history, also took part.

NYT > Home Page By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA 2011

Hasek spent nine seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, and was back in town to take part in an NHL-sponsored Willie O'Ree skills event for youngsters that included his charitable foundation, Hasek's Heroes.

The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed JOHN WAWROW 2011

Hasek spent nine seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, and was back in town to take part in an NHL-sponsored Willie O'Ree skills event for youngsters that included his charitable foundation, Hasek's Heroes.

The Seattle Times 2011