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Who was the first black person to play in the NHL?
Willie O’Ree
Willie O’Ree is referred to as the “Jackie Robinson of ice hockey,” (and twice met Robinson personally, in O’Ree’s own younger years) as the first black player in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was called up to the Boston Bruins of the NHL to replace an injured player.
Who is the youngest player in hockey?
Blue Jackets rookie Cole Sillinger made his debut just this past week at the age of 18 and is now facing none other than Zdeno Chara, who is the oldest active player in the league at the age of 44. The 2021 draft pick is the youngest in the league, with Mason McTavish being the only other 18-year-old in the league.
How old is the oldest hockey player in the NHL?
Zdeno Chara was the oldest in 2020-21. He was 43 years old.
| NAME | SEASON | PIM |
|---|---|---|
| Zdeno Chara | 2020-21 | 44 |
| Patrick Marleau | 2020-21 | 10 |
| Joe Thornton | 2020-21 | 14 |
| Ryan Miller | 2020-21 | 0 |
Who is Jim O’Brien in ice hockey?
Jim O’Brien (ice hockey) James Patrick O’Brien (born January 29, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).
When did Jim O’Brien join the Ottawa Senators?
On February 25, 2018, the Ottawa Senators signed O’Brien to a two-year, two-way contract and was then assigned to the Belleville Senators for the remainder of the 2017–18 season. O’Brien was called up to Ottawa on February 26, 2018 after Nick Shore was traded.
When did Jim O’Brien sign with the Devils?
On July 1, 2015, O’Brien earned a NHL contract in signing as a free agent to a one-year, two-way deal with the New Jersey Devils. In the 2015–16 season, O’Brien compiled his most productive season in the AHL since 2011, in recording 19 goals and 38 points with the Albany Devils.