Media Advisory - Royal Canadian Mint to Unveil its 2020 Black History Month Coin Honouring NHL Trailblazer Willie O'Ree Français
OTTAWA, Feb. 3, 2020 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is unveiling its new Black History Month collector coin. The coin honours Fredericton-born, NHL trailblazer Willie O'Ree – the first black player to play in the NHL. The event will take place at Aberdeen Pavilion, on February 4, 2020 and will be attended by the legend himself, Mr. O'Ree.
Where: |
Aberdeen Pavilion, TD Place |
When: |
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 |
Who: |
Will O'Ree, NHL's Director of Youth Development and ambassador for NHL Diversity |
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Alison Crawford, Director, Communications and Public Affairs, Royal Canadian Mint, Telephone: (613) 769-4048, [email protected]
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