The Legacy of Willie O’Ree | Breaking Down Barriers | S2, Episode 3

Episode three of Breaking Down Barriers highlights the impact Willie O’Ree has had on the people, players, and programs that grow the game of hockey in new communities all across North America.

On January 18, 1958, Willie O’Ree made history with the Boston Bruins as the first black player to skate in a National Hockey League game. O’Ree went on to play professional hockey for 21 years, shattering a barrier that had stood for over 40 years and inspiring generations of young athletes to pursue their dreams. Willie didn’t just play the game, he changed it forever.

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