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How to Make a Hockey Team: The Boston Bruins Debut

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By: Camryn Meece | Follow me on Twitter / X @MeeceCamryn

By the early 1920s, the National Hockey League (NHL) had four teams on its roster: the Hamilton Tigers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto St. Patricks. All four were Canadian, and the league had yet to expand beyond the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. In 1924, Charles Adams wanted to change that. The Boston grocery magnate believed … Keep Reading

Ben Smith Leaves Boston Bruins Coaching Staff for Boston College Eagles

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

The Boston Bruins are one month away from playing their first preseason game for the upcoming 2026-27 National Hockey League season against the Washington Capitals at TD Garden on Sept. 20. However, the Bruins have suffered a loss on the coaching staff, as it was announced earlier today that Ben Smith is leaving to join the Boston … Keep Reading

Maine Mariners Sign Forward Ryan Francis

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

This week, the Maine Mariners have been busy. The Mariners recently re-signed forward Owen Gallatin to a new contract and signed head coach Rick Kowalsky to a three-year contract extension. Now, the Mariners have made another move for this week.

Today, the Mariners signed forward Ryan Francis for the upcoming 2026-27 ECHL season. The … Keep Reading

A New Era Dawns for Bruins Prospect Beckett Hendrickson at Minnesota

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

It’s hard to hit rock bottom more than the University of Minnesota did last season. Coming off five consecutive seasons with at least 23 wins and an NCAA Tournament berth, the Golden Gophers faceplanted out of the gate and never recovered, finishing 11-22-3, their worst record since the Nixon administration. The down year … Keep Reading

Blue Line Stability: Owen Gallatin Returns to the Maine Mariners

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By: Ryan Finch | Follow me on Twitter/X @RyanFinch0815

The Maine Mariners have added another important piece to their defensive corps, announcing that defenseman Owen Gallatin has re-signed with the club for the 2026-27 season. After arriving in Portland midway through last season, Gallatin quickly developed into a dependable presence on the blue line and now returns looking to build on a strong first … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Lose Forward John Farinacci to Milwaukee Admirals

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

Despite having the American Hockey League’s best record in 2026, the Providence Bruins have lost significant depth up front this offseason. Forwards Patrick Brown, Riley Tufte, and Georgii Merkulov have all departed this offseason, and now another forward has just departed.

Today, forward John Farinacci signed a one-year contract with the … Keep Reading

The Bruins’ Spoked-B Is Probably Older Than You

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By: Camryn Meece | Follow me on Twitter / X @MeeceCamryn

The Boston Bruins have one of the most recognizable logos in NHL history, and for the past eight decades, the famous Spoked-B has remained the team’s defining symbol.

Across professional sports, franchises often reinvent themselves. New ownership groups, generational shifts in players, updated uniforms, and redesigned logos are all part of an effort to attract … Keep Reading

Clifton’s Back in Boston, but the Bruins He Left are Gone

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By: Megan Thun | Follow me on Twitter / X @Mthunhockey

Veteran defenseman Connor Clifton has come home to Boston. The familiar faces from his last game on Boston ice have changed, however. There are a few left, but the 2026 Bruins have streamlined. Gone are many of the familiar veteran faces in favor of a younger, faster roster; … Keep Reading

From Maine Mariners to Adirondak Thunder: Tynan Ewart signs with the Thunder.

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By: Ryan Finch | Follow me on Twitter/X @RyanFinch0815

Tynan Ewart’s time with the Maine Mariners was brief, but the former Northern Michigan captain made enough of an impression to earn another opportunity in the ECHL. On Tuesday, the Adirondack Thunder announced that they had signed Ewart to a contract for the 2026-27 season, giving the 24-year-old defenseman a new home within the ECHL’s … Keep Reading

The Architect Stays: Rick Kowalsky Signs Three-Year Extension with Maine Mariners

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By: Ryan Finch | Follow me on Twitter/X @RyanFinch0815

The Maine Mariners are keeping the man behind the bench for the foreseeable future, as head coach and general manager Rick Kowalsky has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him in Maine through the 2028-29 season. The announcement comes after what was an historic first season in Maine for Kowalsky. Taking over as … Keep Reading

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