Canada Post to honour hockey trailblazer Willie O'Ree with stamp

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EDMONTON — Canada Post is issuing a stamp to honour Willie O'Ree, the NHL's first Black player. O'Ree is scheduled to be in attendance when the stamp is unveiled Saturday in Edmonton as part of the Heritage Classic festivities.

O'Ree is scheduled to be in attendance when the stamp is unveiled Saturday in Edmonton as part of the Heritage Classic festivities. The stamp will be officially issued Monday.

The winger played in the minors for the next two seasons before appearing in 43 more NHL games with Boston in 1960-61, scoring four goals and adding 10 assists.

 

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