Bruins Retire Jersey Of Willie O'Ree

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Published on January 19 2022 6:21 am
Last Updated on January 19 2022 6:21 am

The Boston Bruins retired the Number 22 jersey of Willie O'Ree Wednesday night, the first Black player to appear in an NHL game for Boston 64 years to the day earlier in 1958.

His number was retired in a ceremony before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Boston’s TD Garden. The 86-year-old O'Ree had planned to attend in person, but because of concerns about the pandemic, he participated virtually from his San Diego home. 

 

NHL Will Stop Testing Asymptomatic Players

The NHL and the Players’ Association announced Wednesday that the league will stop testing asymptomatic players, coaches and staff who are fully vaccinated for Covid after the All-Star break in early February.

They also said cases continue to decline across the league. Testing of asymptomatic people will continue when needed to cross the border with Canada. 

 

National Hockey League

Wednesday, January 19 Scoreboard

Carolina 7, Boston 1

Buffalo 3, Ottawa 1

Washington 4, Winnipeg 3 (OT)

New York Islanders 4, Philadelphia 3 (SO)

Vancouver 3, Nashville 1

Montreal 5, Dallas 3

Calgary 5, Florida 1

Tampa Bay 6, Los Angeles 4

 

Wednesday, January 19 Schedule (All Times Central)

Arizona at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Toronto at New York Rangers, 6:30 p.m.

Colorado at Anaheim,  9 p.m.