Celebrating Willie O'Ree First Black NHL Player

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Who is Willie O'Ree? Honoring a hockey Pioneer

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Jan. 19, 2022 Celebrating Willie O'Ree, the first black player in the NHL. Willie's Boston Bruin's jersey number was retired this week in honor of him as a pioneer and as an ambassador for hockey. Two Minnesota State University Mankato College Dean's want to make sure O'Ree's story is known. Join Karen Wright as she talks with Dr. Matt Loayza, Dean of the College of Social & Behavioral Science, and Dr. Chris Brown, Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities.

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