Bruins News & Rumors: Rask, Haula, Bergeron & More
In this edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, Tuukka Rask was honored before Thursday night’s game versus the New Jersey Devils. In other news, Erik Haula is proving to…
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Today in Hockey History: Jan. 18
Jan. 18 is a very important date in National Hockey League history as it was when the color barrier was broken. Also, a trio of major milestones was hit in…
Bruins News & Rumors: Marchand, O’Ree, Swayman
In this edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, Brad Marchand blasted the NHL in a tweet last week regarding the league’s decision not to send its players to the…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 15
The greatest player in the history of the National Hockey League took his place at the top of the scoring list on this date. Plus, if you wore a hat…
All-Time New Brunswick-Born Lineups
Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, is a village in the northwest quadrant of the province. It’s close to the border with the United States and is on the territory of the…
Black History Month: Willie O’Ree Remembers His First NHL Goal
I stood in the lobby at the convention centre in downtown Toronto, looking around somewhat awestruck over the number of NHL legends and NHL people that were in the room.…
Bruins Weekly: Halak, Injuries, O’Ree & More
In this week’s edition of Bruins Weekly, Jaroslav Halak passes teammate Tuukka Rask on the all-time shutout list, the power play struggles, injuries mount on defense, Willie O’Ree’s jersey retirement…
Black History Month: The Making of Willie O’Ree’s Rookie Card
I remember the moment specifically. It was the morning of April 15, 1997. It was probably about 10:30 a.m. Central Standard Time. I vividly remember it because I was looking…
Arizona Coyotes Have Big Plans For Black History Month
This month, the NHL is paying respect to Willie O’Ree. Every player is wearing a sticker on their helmet in honour of the first black player in league history, featuring an…
NHL Honors Willie O’Ree’s Legacy, But Struggles With Diversity Continue
On Jan. 18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the NHL took the day to honor a man who cemented MLK’s legacy on the ice. The legacy was that of Willie…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: O’Ree, Simmonds, Hallander & More
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll report on Willie O’Ree’s new book about his life and hockey. I’ll also update how two young Swedish prospects…
The NHL’s Evolution of Integration
In honor of Black History Month, a closer look at how black players have helped progress the game of hockey is in order. It has been 60 years since Willie…