All-Time New Brunswick-Born Lineups Ryan Shuvera | April 23, 2021 Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, is a village in the northwest quadrant of the province. It’s close to the border with the United States and is on the territory of the…
Black History Month: Willie O’Ree Remembers His First NHL Goal Jeff Morris | February 22, 2021 I stood in the lobby at the convention centre in downtown Toronto, looking around somewhat awestruck over the number of NHL legends and NHL people that were in the room.…
Bruins Weekly: Halak, Injuries, O’Ree & More Scott Roche | February 17, 2021 In this week’s edition of Bruins Weekly, Jaroslav Halak passes teammate Tuukka Rask on the all-time shutout list, the power play struggles, injuries mount on defense, Willie O’Ree’s jersey retirement…
Black History Month: The Making of Willie O’Ree’s Rookie Card Jeff Morris | February 16, 2021 I remember the moment specifically. It was the morning of April 15, 1997. It was probably about 10:30 a.m. Central Standard Time. I vividly remember it because I was looking…
Arizona Coyotes Have Big Plans For Black History Month Kevin Scholla | February 10, 2021 This month, the NHL is paying respect to Willie O’Ree. Every player is wearing a sticker on their helmet in honour of the first black player in league history, featuring an…
NHL Honors Willie O’Ree’s Legacy, But Struggles With Diversity Continue Ben Rossi | January 23, 2021 On Jan. 18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the NHL took the day to honor a man who cemented MLK’s legacy on the ice. The legacy was that of Willie…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 18 Greg Boysen | January 18, 2021 Jan. 18 is a very important date in National Hockey League history as it was when the color barrier was broken. Also, a trio of major milestones was hit in…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: O’Ree, Simmonds, Hallander & More The Old Prof | October 30, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll report on Willie O’Ree’s new book about his life and hockey. I’ll also update how two young Swedish prospects…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 15 Greg Boysen | October 15, 2020 The greatest player in the history of the National Hockey League took his place at the top of the scoring list on this date. Plus, if you wore a hat…
The NHL’s Evolution of Integration THW Archives | February 8, 2020 In honor of Black History Month, a closer look at how black players have helped progress the game of hockey is in order. It has been 60 years since Willie…
Willie O’Ree Says More to Be Done to Fight Racism in Sports The Canadian Press | February 3, 2020 OTTAWA — Willie O’Ree is hopeful that one day sport will be free of racism and bigotry, but thinks it’s still a long way off. The 84-year-old O’Ree was in…
Coyotes’ Soderberg Thriving Despite Blindness in Left Eye The Canadian Press | December 4, 2019 GLENDALE, Ariz. — The darkest time came right after the injury. Months in the hospital. Multiple surgeries. Pain, fear, little hope. Playing hockey again was not even a remote consideration.…
