BOSTON (WHDH) - The Boston Bruins honored an injured Milton Academy hockey player during a game on Sunday.

Jake Thibeault and his family enjoyed box seats as they watched the Bruins face off against the San Jose Sharks.

Both teams and the crowd gave a standing ovation to the 18-year-old, who suffered a spinal cord injury during a hockey game with his summer travel team over Labor Day weekend.

The Bruins went on to beat the Sharks 4-3.

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