Willie O Ree
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Scholastic Canada Biography Meet Willie O Ree
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Author : Elizabeth MacLeod
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-01-28
Scholastic Canada Biography Meet Willie O Ree written by Elizabeth MacLeod and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-28 with categories.
Meet Willie O'Ree--Hockey Hall of Famer and a trailblazer for diversity on and off the ice! On January 18, 1958, Willie O'Ree made history as the first black player in the NHL when he suited up with the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens. O'Ree went on to play a total of 45 games with the Bruins, a remarkable achievement considering what he overcame to get there. In addition to dealing with racism, bigotry and name-calling, Willie lived with a secret disability: he was blind in one eye -- a fact he had to keep to himself, or he'd never play in the NHL. Thanks to his relentless positivity and love of the game, Willie's time with the Bruins was only one of his many achievements in hockey. The Scholastic Canada Biography series aims to introduce young readers to remarkable Canadians whose lives and contributions have shaped our country and led the way for others to follow in their footsteps. Meet Willie O'Ree is no exception. This wonderful book is a celebration of his life from childhood to playing career, to his later work as an ambassador for NHL diversity, and to his eventual induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018. Written by award-winning author Elizabeth MacLeod, this portrait of Willie O'Ree couples simple yet compelling writing with full-colour, comic-flavoured illustrations by Mike Deas that help bring this fascinating story to life!
Willie O Ree
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Author : Nicole Mortillaro
language : en
Publisher: James Lorimer & Company
Release Date : 2012-09-12
Willie O Ree written by Nicole Mortillaro and has been published by James Lorimer & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-12 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Willie O'Ree quietly made NHL history at the Montreal Forum on January 18, 1958, when he became the first black player to take to the ice. In the dressing room before the game, his Boston Bruins teammates told him not to worry. If any one of the Montreal players said anything to him, they'd have his back. There was a round of applause when O'Ree stepped onto the ice, and newspapers ran the story. The colour barrier in the NHL had been broken, yet it would be sixteen years before the next black player, Mike Marson (also a Canadian), was drafted. Four decades later, the NHL pulled O'Ree out of retirement to honour his achievement and make him an ambassador for the NHL's "Hockey is for Everyone" program to encourage kids from all backgrounds to play hockey. This new book by Nicole Mortillaro traces the early life of O'Ree in Fredericton, New Brunswick, his journey to the NHL, highlights from his hockey career, and his work encouraging diversity in the NHL. [Fry reading level - 4.9
The Autobiography Of Willie O Ree
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Author : Willie O'Ree
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Release Date : 2000-01-01
The Autobiography Of Willie O Ree written by Willie O'Ree and has been published by Turtleback Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The first black NHL player recounts his Canadian boyhood, his eighteen-year career as a professional hockey player, and especially his years with the Boston Bruins.
The Willie O Ree Story
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
The Willie O Ree Story written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with African Americans categories.
The story of the first black player in the National Hockey League. Willie O'Ree grew up in New Brunswick, Canada, and made his NHL debut with the Boston Bruins in 1958.
Meet Willie O Ree
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Author : Elizabeth MacLeod
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Meet Willie O Ree written by Elizabeth MacLeod and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
"Meet Willie O'Ree -- the first Black hockey player to play in the NHL. He blazed a trail for diversity on and off the ice! On January 18, 1958, Willie O'Ree made history when he suited up with the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens. O'Ree went on to play a total of 45 games with the Bruins, a remarkable achievement considering all he had to overcome to get there. He was often subjected to racism, bigotry and name-calling. He was blind in one eye -- something he had to keep secret or he'd never play in the NHL. But thanks to his relentless positivity, perseverance and love of the game, Willie's time with the Bruins is only the beginning of his achievements in hockey. Players like Grant Fuhr, Jarome Iginla and many others looked to him for inspiration. For the past twenty years he has served as the NHL's Director of Youth Development and ambassador for NHL diversity and is the leader of the "Hockey Is For Everyone" program -- a title he still holds today. Finally, in January of 2018, Willie was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. According to the NHL commissioner, "There are a select few about whom it can truly be said: 'He changed the game.' Willie O'Ree is among that select few." "
The Story Of Willie O Ree
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Author : Willie O'Ree
language : en
Publisher: Somerville House, USA
Release Date : 2000-09-04
The Story Of Willie O Ree written by Willie O'Ree and has been published by Somerville House, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-09-04 with categories.
-- A personal glimpse into the life of Willie O'Ree, a hockey pioneer whose career left an indelible mark on the National Hockey League. Recounting his early years playing in Fredericton, New Brunswick to his ground-breaking year with the Boston Bruins, Willie experienced both personal triumphs and setbacks. -- An inspirational stow about a man who persisted and succeeded against all odds. -- His stow packs tremendous social and historical significance. Yet Willie O'Ree remains humble about his accomplishments. Hockey, then and now, is his passion. Today his mission isa to bring hockey to inner-city minority kids. -- The book will feature an 8-page black-and-white photographic insert.
Breaking The Ice
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Author : Cecil Harris
language : en
Publisher: Insomniac Press
Release Date : 2007
Breaking The Ice written by Cecil Harris and has been published by Insomniac Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Electronic books categories.
Black hockey players from Grant Fuhr to Jarome Iginla speak candidly for the first time about their experiences in the NHL. Since 1958, thirty-seven black men have played in the National Hockey League. Out of the 600 players active today, fourteen are black. Breaking the Ice: The Black Experience in Professional Hockey is the first book to tell the unique stories of black hockey players - how they overcame or succumbed to racial and cultural prejudices to play Canada's favourite pastime. Sports journalist Cecil Harris outlines in detail the personal and professional battles as well as the vict.
Black Ice
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Author : Valmore James
language : en
Publisher: ECW Press
Release Date : 2015-02-01
Black Ice written by Valmore James and has been published by ECW Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The first black American in the NHL tells his story Val James became the first African American player in the NHL when he took to the ice with the Buffalo Sabres in 1982, and in 1987 he became the first black player of any nationality to skate for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Born in central Florida, James grew up on Long Island and received his first pair of skates for his 13th birthday. At 16, James left home to play in Canada, where he was the only black person in junior and, often, in the whole town. While popular for his tough play and winning personality, the teenager faced racist taunts at opposing arenas, and the prejudice continued at all levels of the game. In his two NHL stints, James defined himself as a smart team player and opponent, known for his pugilistic skills. Black Ice is the untold story of a trail-blazing athlete who endured and overcame discrimination to realize his dreams and become an inspiration for future generations.
The Autobiography Of Willie O Ree
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Author : Willie O'Ree
language : en
Publisher: Somerville House, USA
Release Date : 2000
The Autobiography Of Willie O Ree written by Willie O'Ree and has been published by Somerville House, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Hockey players categories.
Describes the life of the first African American male to play in the National Hockey League.
Willie O Ree
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Author : Nicole Mortillaro
language : en
Publisher: Lorimer
Release Date : 2012-09-12
Willie O Ree written by Nicole Mortillaro and has been published by Lorimer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-12 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Willie O'Ree quietly made NHL history at the Montreal Forum on January 18, 1958, when he became the first black player to take to the ice. In the dressing room before the game, his Boston Bruins teammates told him not to worry. If any one of the Montreal players said anything to him, they'd have his back. There was a round of applause when O'Ree stepped onto the ice, and newspapers ran the story. The colour barrier in the NHL had been broken, yet it would be sixteen years before the next black player, Mike Marson (also a Canadian), was drafted. Four decades later, the NHL pulled O'Ree out of retirement to honour his achievement and make him an ambassador for the NHL's "Hockey is for Everyone" program to encourage kids from all backgrounds to play hockey. This new book by Nicole Mortillaro traces the early life of O'Ree in Fredericton, New Brunswick, his journey to the NHL, highlights from his hockey career, and his work encouraging diversity in the NHL. Fry reading level - 4.9