Willie O'Ree Academy launched by Penguins to help develop Black players

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By Martin in Sports
Updated 3 years ago

The Pittsburgh Penguins have launched the Willie O'Ree Academy, a free initiative specifically designed to help develop experienced Black youth hockey players in the region by providing unique training and support opportunities. Penguins officials sought to honor O'Ree, the first Black player in the NHL, by naming the academy after...

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