Willie O'Ree
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1935)
Willie Eldon O'Ree, OC (born October 15, 1935 in Fredericton, New Brunswick) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger that played 45 games in National Hockey League.
| Willie O'Ree | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
October 15, 1935 Fredericton, NB, CAN | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Played for | Boston Bruins | ||
| Playing career | 1957–1979 | ||
He is known for breaking the black color barrier in ice hockey and is referred to by the media as the "Jackie Robinson of ice hockey".[1] He received the Order of Canada on April 7, 2010 and was also honored with the Hockey Legacy Award by the Boston Sports Museum on June 28, 2011.[2][3]
References
change- ↑ "At age 77, O'Ree has no plans to slow down". NHL.com. Retrieved 2013-04-10.
- ↑ "O'Ree receives Order of Canada". NHL.com. Retrieved 2013-04-10.
- ↑ "O'Ree to Receive Hockey Legacy Award". Kukla's Korner. Archived from the original on 2011-06-30. Retrieved 2013-04-10.
Other websites
change- Willie O'Ree career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
- Willie O'Ree biography at Legends of Hockey (archived)
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