FILE - Former Boston Bruins' Willie O'Ree tips his hat as he is honored prior to the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Boston, in this Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, file photo.
The Boston Bruins say they will retire the jersey of Willie ORee, who broke the NHLs color barrier.
22 jersey honored prior to the Bruins Feb. 18 game against the New Jersey Devils.
(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)BOSTON ā More than 60 years after he broke the NHL's color barrier, Willie OāRee will soon add another milestone to his career.
22 jersey retired prior to the team's Feb. 18 game against the New Jersey Devils.