DID YOU KNOW? for October 15 ­– 28, 2024

William Eldon "Willie" O'Ree (born on October 15, 1935) also known as the "Jackie Robison of hockey", was the first black player in the National Hockey League. Despite the racism he faced, he played for the Kitchener Canucks of the Ontario Hockey Association in 1955-56, the Quebec Aces for the 1956-57 season, and on-and-off for the Boston Bruins where he played in 43 games, scored four goals and made ten assists to score 14 points. O'Ree went on to receive many awards and honors.  Learn more about O'Ree and his interesting life as a pioneering Canadian athlete.