Jean-Marie Guerrier was surprised when he first learned about the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHLM), particularly as a volunteer for Black History Ottawa working to push more stories ...
When Willie O’Ree debuted with the Bruins on Jan. 18, 1958, he was the first Black player to skate in the NHL. He appeared in two games for Boston that season and another 43 in 1960-61.