“I'm looking at this now, I can't believe how many young Black kids, diverse kids, girls, are here playing hockey,” Laraque, who was a forward for the Penguins for two seasons (2006-08) in his 12-year ...

The Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award is named after former NHL forward Willie O’Ree, who on Jan. 18, 1958 became the first Black player to compete in the League when he stepped onto the ice ...

But outside of the awards that recognize the professional athletes is the Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award, spotlighting six people who have made a positive impact on their community culture or ...

The NHL has handed out one of its awards for important off-ice contributions. Dr. Sarah Dunkel-Jackson was named the U.S. winner of the Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award – given to an individual ...

The Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award, named for the man who made history in 1958 as the NHL’s first Black player, is presented to an individual who “through the sport of hockey, has ...

The Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award, named for the man who broke the NHL’s colour barrier in 1958, is presented to an individual who “through the sport of hockey, has positively impacted ...

The Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award is named after the former NHLer who became the first Black player to compete in the league when he stepped onto the ice with the Boston Bruins on Jan. 18, 1958.

Ree has made it for all four kids over the years, and it's still her go-to for celebrations. The cake is rich and moist with a warm, pour-over chocolate frosting that sinks into every bite.

After she leaves, Willie, his wife, Christina, and their 15-year-old son, George, will have to figure out how to recalibrate living in their home as a family of three most of the time.