The Bruins announced this morning that the team will retire Willie O'Ree's number 22 in February.
It's a welcome move, and frankly, one that's long overdue.
O'Ree will be the 12th Bruin to have his number retired, and the first since Rick Middleton in 2018.
“On behalf of the Boston Bruins organization I would like to congratulate Willie O’Ree as well as his wife, Deljeet, and his daughter, Chandra, on having his number retired in the TD Garden rafters,” said Boston Bruins President Cam Neely in a press release. “Willie’s contributions to the game of hockey transcend on-ice accomplishments and have opened countless doors for players who have come after him.