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Nominate your local community hero for the Willie O’Ree Community Hero award today: www.nhl.com/OReeAward The Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award honors former NHL forward Willie O’Ree, who on January 18, 1958, became the first black player to compete in the League. The award is presented annually “to an individual who – through the game of hockey – has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society.” 🏆 Submissions due February 2. #NHLOReeAward
