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WillieO'Reemade history in Boston once again on Tuesday night.Before the puck dropped between the Bruins andHurricanes, Boston Ketel Marte Jersey celebratedthe first black player to play in an NHL game.O'Ree'sNo. 22, was retired into the rafters of TD Garden exactly 64 years after he suited up in his first game with the Bruins to face theCanadiens.AlthoughO'Reecouldn't attend the ceremonyin-person due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in North America, he attended virtually as his number was hoisted into the rafters.O'Ree'snumber was also painted onto the ice behind the net in celebration of the accomplishments in his career.Gotta See It: What a moment! 64 years after his debut, Willie ORees No. 22 has been sent to the rafters in recognition of his profound impact on the game of hockey. Presented by | Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) Welcome to The Rafters, Willie. | Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) MORE:O'Reefirst made history on Jan. 18, 1958, and became the first black player to play in the NHL. He went on to play in Boston until 1961 and recorded four goals with 14 points. He experienced harsh racial discrimination and adversity throughout his career and paved Arizona Diamondbacks Jersey the way for future generations of players.OReewas inducted into the Hockey Hall of Famein 2018.It was a memorable night,OReesaid,via . Im just thrilled and overwhelmed.NHL players, including WayneSimmondsand Ryan Reaves, also shared their thoughts on the ceremony.Simmondsreferred toO'Reeas his 'idol,' while Reaves said a few meaningful words during the Bruins' tribute video. Former NHL player Shawn Thornton, who also wore No. 22 during his career in Boston, reflected onO'Ree'simpact on the sport.Tonight my Adam Jones Jersey idol Willie ORees number 22 will be hung from the rafters (Finally). I cant stre s how much Mr ORee has meant to me and millions of other BIPOC kids who love the game of hockey Congratulations MR ORee Wayne Simmonds (@Simmonds17) Ryan Reaves shared a special me sage in the ' tribute video ahead of Willie O'Ree's banner-raising ceremony. NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) Tonight Willie ORee joined a legendary group of players who have had an enormous impact on our game. I was proud to also wear that #22 for the and its amazing to see it here in the rafters in his honor along with my friend and colleague Brett Peterson. 1/2 Shawn Thornton FDN (@ThorntonFDN) MORE:The city of Boston also joined in the celebration for the former hockey player. City Hall, Fenway Park andGillette Stadium were all lit up in gold to Archie Bradley Jersey celebrate the everlastingimpact that O'Ree has on hockey and how he set the 'gold standard' for future generations.City Hall is lit up in gold tonight to honor Willie O'Reewho became the first Black player on this day in 1958. Mayor Michelle Wu (@MayorWu) Tonight Fenway Park goes gold for Willie ORee who, on this date in 1958, made history with the and became the first Black player in the NHL.Tonight, his No. 22 will be raised to the TD Garden rafters. Red Sox (@RedSox) Ryan Reaves shared a special me sage in the ' tribute video ahead of Willie O'Ree's banner-raising ceremony. NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) O'Ree, who works as a diversity amba sador for the NHL said,I think when these boys and girls come in the arena and look up at it, theyll see you Matt Szczur Jersey can do anything you want to do, if you set your heart and mind to it."The Bruins were unable to rise to the moment on the ice, however, falling 7-1 to the Hurricanes Tuesday night.