Bruins retiring O’Ree’s No. 22 By Associated Press January 17, 2022 Last Updated: January 17, 2022 07:34 PM Professional BOSTON — Willie O’Ree, 86, is having his No. 22 Boston Bruins jersey retired on Tuesday. O’Ree became the NHL’s first Black player on Jan. 18, 1958, when he played against Montreal. Continue Reading with One of the Options Below Become a Butler Eagle Subscriber Today Subscribe to read the full article and support our local, independent news organization. Subscribe Today Already a subscriber? Sign in Here You can cancel any time. Share this article: Order Photo Reprints: More in Professional Skenes perfect into 7th, Konnor Griffin hits 1st career homer in Pirates' win over Brewers Teams focus on defense in Round 2 of NFL draft, but the Steelers go WR, QB on Day 2 Penguins at Flyers and Senators vs. Hurricanes are looking to avoid first-round sweeps Steelers take Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor in 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh Penn Theater brings NFL Draft experience to Butler’s Main Street NFL draft 2026: Raiders pin hopes on Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza with No. 1 pick