Quinnipiac will Host O'Ree
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The following article appeared January 5 on the Quinnipiac Web site.
HAMDEN, Conn. -- Quinnipiac University will host National Hockey
League pioneer Willie O’Ree on Friday, January 9 when it
plays Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at 7 p.m.
On January 18, 1958 O’Ree became the first black person to
play in the NHL while skating for the Boston Bruins against the
Montreal Canadiens. The historic event later paved the way for
players of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds at all levels of
the sport. O’Ree is currently the NHL’s Director of
Youth Development and ambassador for the Hockey Is For Everyone
diversity program, a post he has held since January 1998.
As part of this special appearance at Quinnipiac, O’Ree will
drop the ceremonial first puck prior to the game and sign
autographs for fans during intermissions. He will also meet and
talk to a group of local children who will be attending their
first-ever hockey game.
Complete article can be accessed via the Quinnipiac Web site by clicking here.
