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PM Trudeau and NHL Trailblazer Willie O’Ree Hold Discussion on Racism
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marks the start of Black History Month by holding a virtual conversation with Willie O’Ree, the National Hockey League’s first Black player and students in classrooms across the country. Other participants include Sarah Nurse, a professional hockey player and Olympic medallist, Moezine Hasham, executive director of Hockey 4 Youth, and Bryant McBride, producer of the documentary “Willie”. Sportscaster Ron MacLean moderates the discussion. (February 1, 2021) (no interpretation)
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BostonBruins.com - For decades, Willie O Ree was without one of his most prized hockey possessions. Almost 60 years after he suited up for the Bruins, he had yet to track down one of his game-worn Spoked-B sweaters.
That changed unexpectedly in January 2018.
As the Bruins and NHL celebrated the 60
th anniversary of O Ree becoming the league s first Black player, he was invited to Boston for a number of celebrations that included the dedication of a street hockey rink bearing his name and a pregame ceremony at TD Garden.