Former Danbury Whaler Jason McCrimmon

Former Danbury Whaler Jason McCrimmon up for NHL's Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award

Former Danbury Whalers defenseman Jason McCrimmon is a finalist for the Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award! This is an award given out by the National Hockey League since 2018 to honor individuals who have brought a positive impact to their communities through the sport of hockey. The award is named in honor of Willie O'Ree, the first black NHL player, who debuted on the NHL's ice for the Boston Bruins on January 18th, 1958. ... Full Story