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Witness the inspiring legacy of the Colored Hockey League! We delve into the history of trailblazing players, from Nova Scotia's frozen ponds to Jarome Iginla's scoring title. Our video celebrates milestones and the spirit of those who broke barriers, inspiring new generations of hockey players.

⬛️ Town Brewery Black is Beautiful Imperial Stout ABV:8.0% • IBU:❓ • Picking up the taste of dark chocolate in the beginning that transfers over to coffee in the mid-sip. Backend is dry, bitter and a bit nutty @townbrewery #townbrewery • • • ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 #blackhistorymonth #willieoree • Willie O'Ree is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, best known for being the first black player in the NHL. O'Ree joined the league in 1958 and played as a winger for the Boston Bruins. In 1998 O’Ree became the NHL’s Director of Youth Development and an ambassador for the NHL diversity program. He traveled throughout North America to promote grassroots hockey programs, with a focus on serving economically disadvantaged children. In 2010 O’Ree received the Order of Canada for his outstanding service to youth development and promoting hockey within North America. In 2018 he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame • “True strength comes from diversity and inclusion. It makes kids better, families better, it makes the game better.” • “When you return to your communities, take a look around, find a young boy or girl who needs the opportunity to play hockey and give it to them. You never know, they may make us dream.” ⬛️ Black is Beautiful #blackisbeautifulbeer • “A collaborative effort to raise awareness for the injustices people of colour face daily and raise funds for police brutality reform and legal defences for those who have been wronged” • 100% of proceeds from this release were donated to @blm_to ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 • • • • • • #beer #beerme #ilovebeer #beertime #beerporn #craftbeerporn #beergeek #beernerd #beersnob #beerstagram #instabeer #beertography #beerlover #drinking #craftbeer #cheers #prost #salud #beeroclock #beerreview #drinkcraft #craftnotcrap #canadiancraftbeer #ontariocraftbeer #whitby https://www.instagram.com/p/CL1h9-IFMsQ/?igshid=gmacsyzgvyzi

Willie Eldon O'Ree, CM ONB (born October 15, 1935) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, best known for being the first black player in the National Hockey League (NHL). O'Ree played as a winger for the Boston Bruins. O'Ree is referred to as the "Jackie Robinson of ice hockey" for breaking the black colour barrier in the sport,[1] and has stated publicly that he had met Jackie Robinson when he was younger. [2][3] He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November 2018. (Side note, NHL you dummies are not doing enough to integrate your sport with people of all colours, from the front office to the players.....ignorance will be the death of your sport) #willieoree #nhl #hockey #blackhistorymonth #blacklivesmatter 🙌🏿 🏒🥅 https://www.instagram.com/p/CLqEXR2jD_B/?igshid=1a3hk8j89aapk

Willie O'Ree Canadian Ice Hockey player who played for the Boston Bruins, making his debut on January 18, 1958, 63 years ago today. Was inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame in 2018. Inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in the Builder category May, 2020. Inducted into the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame in 1984. On Feb 18, 2021, his #22 jersey will officially be retired before the Bruins-Devils game. He was also the first Black ice hockey player. He played a total of 45 games with the Boston Bruins, garnering a career record of 4 goals & 10 assists. He played most of his minor league career with the Western Hockey League, gaining 2 scoring titles in the 1964-65 & 1968-69 seasons, with records of more than 30 goals, 4 or more times, with a high of 38. He also played 50 games with the American Hockey Lesgue, with the Los Angeles Blades & San Diego Gulls. The Gulls retired his jersey to the rafters of now Pechanga Arena. He continued to play in the minor ice hockey leagues until the age of 43. After Willie O'Ree's NHL stint, no other Black ice hockey players were signed to the NHL until fellow Canadian Mike Marson in 1974. Since 1998, he has been the NHL Diversity Ambassador. #nofilter #willieoree #blackhistoryweshouldknow #nhl #blacklivesmatter #blackhockeyplayers #dantesspirit https://www.instagram.com/p/CKMko8rpX3_/?igshid=up1z4sbmkhsd

First team I became a fan of when first coming to the USA. First sport I played when first coming to the states (⚽️ doesn't count since as an African it's in my blood). I played right wing on BB&N's rink in Cambridge. #Bostonbruins #NHL #Willieoree #willieoreeweekend2020 #Boston #Cambridge #thegarden #tdgarden (at TD Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/B69uae9pVlW/?igshid=8oytgeouqmge

First team I became a first fan of when we came to the USA. First sport I played when we came to the states (⚽️ doesn't count since as an African it's in my blood). I played right wing on BB&N rink in Cambridge. #Bostonbruins #NHL #Willieoree #willieoreeweekend2020 #Boston #Cambridge #thegarden #tdgarden (at TD Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/B69t2jCpeCl/?igshid=12oywke10lrb1

Willie O'Ree. In 1958, he broke the color barrier by being the first black hockey player in the National Hockey League. Also, he was blind in his right eye after a puck mishap two years prior to his debut with the Bruins. I had the pleasure of meeting him in person 15 years ago in 2003 when he came to the Tubman African American museum in Macon, Georgia. #willieoree #blackhistory (at McIntyre, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrkvIZlgkeI9bbQFjPMLUtwG6u0n3WUuMjR7NQ0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kbjmlkpb24kh

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