Detroit, MI (PRWEB) February six, 2008
Willie O`Ree, the foremost black player in the National Hockey League (NHL), is to be commemorated with a backup trophy that bears his identify, "The Willie O Cup" at the annual "Hockey in the Hood" (HITH) tournament. Hosted by the Detroit Hockey Association, the 4th annual HITH will also keep the fiftieth anniversary of Willie O`Ree becoming a member of the NHL.