John Horan: Beijing Olympics a great opportunity to remember Larry Kwong, who broke the colour barrier in NHL

Credit to Author: Hardip Johal| Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2022 02:00:37 +0000

On Jan. 18, the Boston Bruins retired the jersey of the legendary Willie O’Ree, a Canadian who became the NHL’s first Black player in 1958 when he played for the Bruins. With the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing garnering hockey news, it warrants the opportunity to remember another NHL pioneer who was a trailblazer like O’Ree. Read More
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