Willie O'Ree

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. 

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". 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.

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Category:1935 births
Category:Black Canadian sportspeople
Category:Boston Bruins players
Category:Canadian ice hockey right wingers
Category:Ice hockey people from New Brunswick
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Category:Order of Canada