Boston's Cam Neely Could Be Next On The Hot Seat It’s been 67 years since Willie O’Ree became the first black player in the NHL [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/chicago-blackhawks/]when he made his debut with the Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/] on Jan. 18, 1958. He has made significant contributions to the hockey world at every level and has been recognized for his impact as a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Bruins retired his No. 22 on Jan. 18, 2022. Willie O'Ree [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyMjE0MDQxNTAwNzIyNjk3/usatsi_13911094.jpg] Willie O'Ree Major League Baseball retired Jackie Robinson’s No. 42 on April 15, 1997, and many have wondered whether or not the NHL should do the same with a league-wide mandate for O’Ree. Should the NHL retire O'Ree's No. 22? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyMTYzODI4NzY5NjI5NzMx/google-news.png] Stay updated with the most interesting Bruins stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwluDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story.
