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Edmonton artist behind portrait of Willie O’Ree, first Black NHL player
Description
January 19, 2023
Willie O'Ree was the first Black player in the NHL and 65 years after he made his debut with the Boston Bruins, a portrait has been unveiled in his hometown of Fredericton. The artist commissioned was Tim Okamura, who is from Edmonton but now lives in New York. The long-time hockey fan joined Carole Anne Devaney to talk about the opportunity.
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Edmonton artist behind portrait of Willie O’Ree, first Black NHL player03:40 | January 19, 2023
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Man known as ‘balaclava rapist’ granted full parole01:25 | July 15, 2024
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Edmonton artist behind portrait of Willie O’Ree, first Black NHL player
Description
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Willie O'Ree was the first Black player in the NHL and 65 years after he made his debut with the Boston Bruins, a portrait has been unveiled in his hometown of Fredericton. The artist commissioned was Tim Okamura, who is from Edmonton but now lives in New York. The long-time hockey fan joined Carole Anne Devaney to talk about the opportunity.
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