In 2003, Willie O'Ree was a recipient of the Lester Patrick Award. The award honors the recipients for outstanding service to hockey in the United States. O'Ree is Director of Youth Development for the NHL.
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Vancouver Canucks defenceman Willie Mitchell. He also has the best nickname in the NHL. Bill Pickle.
Willie O'Ree was the first black hockey player to play professionally in the NHL. He played his first NHL game in 1956, suiting up for the Boston Bruins. He is currently heavily involved in the NHL's "Hockey is for Everyone" campaign, launched to encourage children of all backgrounds to get involved in ice hockey.
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