Posts About "Willie O’Ree"
The NHL's Evolution of Integration
February 8th, 2019 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 O’Ree played his first game in the NHL, but his legacy has never been more important. As of Feb. 1, there have been 23 players who are either black or biracial who have played in the...
Brodeur, St. Louis & O’Ree: What They Meant to Hockey?
July 8th, 2018 Retired goalie Martin Brodeur and forwards Martin St. Louis and Willie O’Ree received the call that every former hockey player yearns for. When a retired hockey player hears from Lanny MacDonald, it is an invitation to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, the most exclusive club in the sport. Every year, a new class of...
Ambassador Brad Marchand? Seriously?
February 8th, 2018 Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand is an elite hockey player. He's a two-time NHL All-Star and comprises one-half of arguably the most dominant duo in the NHL alongside Patrice Bergeron. He's a ferocious competitor, not only undaunted by the limitations placed on him by his diminutive stature but actually emboldened by them. Anyone...
Letang Injury Update, Doan's Status & More News
January 16th, 2017 Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is week-to-week with a lower-body injury and has been placed on the injured reserve, head coach Mike Sullivan announced on Monday. Letang suffered the injury after becoming entangled with Detroit Red Wings forward Thomas Vanek during the Penguins' 6-3 loss on Saturday. The 29-year-old...
Hockey Hall of Fame Debates: Willie O'Ree
January 16th, 2017 This series debates the case for Hockey Hall of Fame inclusion for players who are Hall of Fame eligible but have been overlooked for induction thus far. The Hall of fame inducts players based on their “playing ability, sportsmanship, character and contributions to his or her team or teams and to the game of hockey in...
San Diego's Long History with Hockey
January 29th, 2015 You may have heard by now about the Anaheim Ducks relocating their AHL affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals, to San Diego. What you may not know, is that even though San Diego is better known for its burritos and bikinis, it has had a long history with hockey dating back to before WWII. Hockey began in San Diego with the San Diego Boat...
