BostonBruins.com - The honors continued for Willie O'Ree on Wednesday afternoon.
Just hours after O'Ree's No. 22 was retired by the Bruins, the United States House of Representatives passed a bill to award him with the Congressional Gold Medal, which is Congress' "highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions by individuals or institutions."
House of Representatives Passes O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Bill
United States Congress' highest honor will go to NHL's first Black player