Hockey trailblazer Willie O'Ree to be honoured with new Canadian postage stamp

Canada Post is issuing a stamp to honour Willie O'Ree, the NHL's first Black player, who is scheduled to be in attendance when the stamp is unveiled Saturday in Edmonton as part of the Heritage Classic festivities. The stamp will be officially issued Monday.

Hockey trailblazer Willie O'Ree to be honoured with new Canadian postage stamp
A banner, with the No. 22 of Bruins legend Willie O'Ree, is hoisted to the rafters of the TD Boston Garden.

Canada Post is issuing a stamp to honour Willie O'Ree, the NHL's first Black player, who is scheduled to be in attendance when the stamp is unveiled Saturday in Edmonton as part of the Heritage Classic festivities. The stamp will be officially issued Monday.