It’s been 67 years since Willie O’Ree became the first black player in the NHL when he made his debut with the 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.

On Jan. 18, 1958, Canadian Willie O’Ree became the first Black player in the National Hockey League as he made his debut with the Boston Bruins. In 1778, English navigator Captain James Cook reached the present-day Hawaiian Islands, which he dubbed the “Sandwich Islands.”

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In the shadows of these histories, however, lie great sports stories of everyday Black Bostonians who forged their own sporting traditions under prejudiced conditions. “ : A Contested Sports History ,

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This game is also one of the Bruins' biggest games of the season thus far. The Senators trail the Bruins by just one point for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Hence, it is incredibly important for the Bruins to secure a win, especially with the Senators having two games in hand.

Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada featured a three-goal comeback win during the latest edition of the NHL’s oldest rivalry, a thrilling matinee in the nation’s capital as well as the Flames and Canucks collecting crucial wins in the Western Conference’s Wild Card race.

This was the Bruins' first game since president Cam Neely revealed earlier this week that the club could retool its roster. This loss only strengthens the argument that the Bruins should make roster changes. The Bruins continue to struggle with consistency and closing out games, and they are not showing many signs of changing that.

During the Boston Bruins ' last contest against the Ottawa Senators, head coach Joe Sacco benched Brad Marchand during overtime. Marchand was among the Bruins on the ice when Senators forward Josh Norris tied the game up with 12 seconds left at 5-5. No. 63 was also the player defending Norris when he got his shot off.

Andrew Ference can't imagine a more scenic locale to host the 25th anniversary of Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada than Canmore, Alberta. Having played 16 seasons in the NHL and won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011, Ference lived in Canmore with The Three Sisters peaks of the Canadian Rockies as a backdrop.