Longtime La Mesa resident Willie O’Ree, a legendary trend-setter in the National Hockey League, was recently honored by the hometown San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League on the occasion of ...

Willie O'Ree at a recent celebration of his 90th birthday. Courtesy of San Diego Gulls SAN DIEGO – Willie O’Ree no longer spends much time in airports. He used to crisscross the continent to spread ...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Halloween is drawing closer, and Scouting America Buffalo Trace Council is offering a chance for kids to get free candy early during their Spook-O-Ree event this weekend. Liesl ...

BOSTON (WHDH) - BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins will retire former captain Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 on Jan. 15 prior to their game against Seattle, the team announced Monday. Chara is set to become the ...

Howell Challenge Camp founder Sarah Dunkel-Jackson has been named as the 2025 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award presented by Discover U.S. winner. The award recognizes “individuals who use hockey to ...

Members of the SAFE program pose for a photo in Munn Ice Arena. Photo courtesy of Sarah Dunkel-Jackson. Annually in June, the entirety of the NHL gathers to award the best-of-the-best. Whether it be ...

NEW YORK --Dr. Sarah Dunkel-Jackson (Howell, Mich.) is the winner of the annual Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award presented by Discover. The Award is given to an individual who – through the sport of ...