It’s been nearly sixty years since Willie O’Ree was last on an NHL roster. But at long last, the player who broke the NHL color barrier has made his way into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
O’Ree found his place among the 2018 induction class for the incredible work he’s done in the aftermath of his playing career, which was no easy feat in itself. A former Boston Bruins winger, the Fredericton, New Brunswick native spent the majority of his time on the ice in the minors — but then went on to dedicate his life and time to helping others feel more welcome and included in the hockey community.