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Willie O'Ree to be awarded highest civilian honour by United States governement

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Cooper Godin
January 31, 2022  (1:18 PM)
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It's been quite the start to 2022 for Willie O'Ree. Nearly two weeks ago, he had his number 22 retired by the Boston Bruins and now on Monday, United States President Joe Biden signed a bill that will see O'Ree receive the Congressional Gold Medal.

Days ago, the House passed the bill with a unanimous vote of 426-0 to award O'Ree the Congressional Gold Medal for his "extraordinary contributions and commitment to hockey, inclusion and recreational opportunity."

O'Ree, 86, became the first black player to appear in a National Hockey League game when he stepped on the ice with the Boston Bruins in 1958. The Fredericton, New Brunswick native played in 45 games for the Bruins over the span of two seasons.

He currently serves as an ambassador for NHL diversity, a role he's held for over twenty years. O'Ree travels to different schools across the United States to promote inclusion in the game of hockey.

Congratulations to Willie O'Ree on this well deserved honour.

Source: Washington Times.

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