Wicked nice touch by Fredericton, New Brunswick, to name its new ice arena after Willie O'Ree, a hometown kid who, at 21, broke the racial barrier in the NHL with the Boston Bruins nearly 50 years ago.For Mr. O'Ree, and the league, the historic moment came in January 1958 against the three-time defending Stanley Cup champion Canadiens at the Forum.
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