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The Legacy of Willie O'Ree | Breaking Down Barriers | S2, E3

On January 18, 1958, Willie O'Ree made history with the Boston Bruins as the first black player to skate in a National Hockey League game. O’Ree went on to play professional hockey for 21 years, shattering a barrier that had stood for over 40 years and inspiring generations of young athletes to pursue their dreams. Willie didn't just play the game, he changed it forever!

NHL Unites

Blind Hockey Community Leaders on Inspiring Kids

Blind Hockey program leaders discuss the impact it's had on their lives and communities

Egypt’s First Women’s Hockey Team Debuts at LATAM Cup

Danna and her sister Malac are making history as members of Egypt’s first women’s hockey team

Sledge Hockey Community Leaders on Finding Purpose

Sledge Hockey community leaders discuss the impact it's had on their lives and their families

Community Leaders are Uniting to Diversify Hockey

This hockey event brought kids together from 3 cities to encourage unity through competition

NHL UNITES Celebrates 24 Years of The Chelsea Challenge

The NHL was honored to participate in the Chelsea Challenge for the fourth year

Team Pakistan Makes Their Debut at the LATAM Cup 2024

Team Pakistan competed at the Amerigol LATAM Cup 2024 at the Florida Panthers Ice Den

The Legacy of Willie O'Ree | Breaking Down Barriers | S2, E3

The impact of Willie O'Ree is inspiring generations of young athletes to pursue hockey.

Breaking The Silence | Breaking Down Barriers | S2, E2

Hockey players are breaking their silence, revealing the hidden difficulties of the game

The Herb Carnegie Story | Breaking Down Barriers | S2, E4

Herb Carnegie was kept out of the NHL, but made sure those after him did not suffer the fate

Honoring Jim Neilson’s Legacy at Big River First Nation

The inaugural Jim Neilson Cultural Exchange program honors the former NHL all-star defenseman

The Inaugural Jim Neilson Cultural Exchange Program

New York City kids travelled to Saskatchewan to play hockey on the Big River First Nation

THIS IS HOCKEY: Trailer

This Is Hockey is a new documentary series from the NHL. Stream all episodes on November 19.

NHL UNITES Leaders Share Hockey Obstacles and Triumphs

Community leaders share how they are working to bring more equity and opportunities in hockey

Hockey Fights Cancer Has No Offseason

NHL and NHLPA unite the hockey community in support of cancer patients and their families

Uniting kids for a hockey community exchange in Detroit

Kids from LA, Cleveland, and Detroit unite to play hockey and learn from community leaders.

NHL UNITES: Teaser #2

NHL UNITES: Teaser #2

Breaking Barriers: The Power of Being Out in Hockey

Hockey players at the Seattle Pride Classic share why it was important for them to come out

NHL UNITES Celebrates 2024 Willie O’Ree Award Winners

NHL UNITES Celebrates the 2024 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Winners

NHL UNITES: Teaser # 1

Watch the first teaser from NHL UNITES

NHL Unites Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

NHL Unites Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

2024 Willie O'Ree Community Award

Nominations now open for Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award

COMMUNITY | Pride Cup 2023

The annual Pride Cup was held in ICE District

Jason McCrimmon wins O'Ree Award

Jason McCrimmon wins US Willie O'Ree Community Award

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award

Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Winner

Stanley Cup visits Perkins

Stanley Cup stops by Perkins School For The Blind

Community Hero Award vote

Vote now for the Willie O'ree Community Hero Award

Community Hero: Tinker

Community Hero Award: Saroya Tinker

Community Hero Award vote

Vote now for the Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award

Adaptive Hockey

Gary Bettman promotes NHL in ASL

NHL promotes American Sign Language Cup Final broadcast NHL in ASL

US National Sled Team member Jones

US National Sled Team member Malik Jones discusses his path to hockey

Get to know US National Sled Team member, Jack Wallace

Jack Wallace, of the US National Sled Team, discusses his motivations and career path in hockey

Sled hockey athletes join NHL Now

Challenged Athletes Foundation talks sled hockey

Canadian Blind Hockey at Fan Fair

Canadian Blind Hockey at Fan Fair

Hockey Fights Cancer: Noah Grove

See cancer survivor Noah Grove's journey on HFC month

Perron: Sled and Special hockey

Jayden Perron mic'd up Sled and Special hockey event.