The Boston Bruins announced Tuesday that they will retire Willie O'Ree's No. 22 on Feb. 18, making him the 12th player in team history to have his jersey number retired.
O'Ree, 85, is best known for making NHL history during the 1957-58 season when he became the first Black player to play in an NHL game.
All told, O'Ree appeared in 45 career NHL games with the Bruins over the course of two seasons, registering four goals and 10 assists.
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