William G. Douglas

2 days ago | nhl.com | William G. Douglas

Developed DH Ranch to host kid's camps, foster inclusion through team-building activities May 12, 2025 The Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award presented by Hyundai is given to an individual who, through hockey, has positively impacted his or her community culture or society. The award honors O'Ree, the former NHL forward who became the first Black player to play in the NHL on Jan.

2 days ago | nhl.com | William G. Douglas

Former player founded program to expand hockey for minority communities in Canada May 12, 2025 The Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award presented by Hyundai is given to an individual who, through hockey, has positively impacted his or her community culture or society. The award honors O'Ree, the former NHL forward who became the first Black player to play in the NHL on Jan.

2 days ago | nhl.com | William G. Douglas

Former president of Chicago Gay Hockey Association helped organization grow beyond LGBTQ+ community May 12, 2025 The Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award presented by Discover is given to an individual who, through hockey, has positively impacted his or her community culture or society. The award honors O'Ree, the former NHL forward who became the first Black player to play in the NHL on Jan.

3 days ago | nhl.com | William G. Douglas

Tennessee State-bound defenseman has unique roots combining Cape Cod, Indonesia May 12, 2025 William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport.

5 days ago | nhl.com | William G. Douglas

Kings fan, who played, coached roller hockey, 'found my calling' after becoming educator May 09, 2025 Nareg Dekermenjian didn't think it was strange that trucks from several Los Angeles television stations were parked Wednesday outside of Dixie Canyon Community Charter, where he's a fifth-grade teacher.