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WILLIE O’REE COMMUNITY HERO AWARD FINALISTS

The Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award presented by Hyundai recognizes an individual, who like Willie O'Ree, has worked to make a positive impact on his or her culture, community, or society through hockey.

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