Moments in Black History: O'Ree Breaks NHL Color Barrier

Willie O’Ree Continues to Impress, Inspire

Last night, the Jackie Robinson of ice hockey joined us as a guest on The MSG Hockey Show. Willie O’Ree was the first black player to compete in the NHL, lacing them up for the Boston Bruins on January 18, 1958 (the Bruins shut out the Montreal Canadians 3-0, in Montreal that night, by the […]