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 player
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