Willie O’Ree, the first Black player to appear in an NHL game, finally had his No. 22 retired by the Bruins on Tuesday night, before Boston played host to the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden.
O'Ree 'overwhelmed' as Bruins retire his jersey
Willie O’Ree, the first Black player to appear in an NHL game, finally had his No. 22 retired by the Bruins on Tuesday night, before Boston played host to the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden.
