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The Next Step: Can the Maine Mariners Turn a Historic Season Into a Championship?

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

Last season changed everything for the Maine Mariners. For the first time in franchise history, the Mariners weren’t simply hoping to make the Kelly Cup Playoffs—they entered the postseason believing they had a legitimate chance to make a deep run. Under first-year head coach and general manager Rick Kowalsky, Maine finished 42-21-6-3, collected a franchise-record … Keep Reading

60 Years Ago Today: The Bruins Finally Got Bobby Orr

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

At 2:30 in the morning on September 3, 1966, an 18-year-old Bobby Orr sat aboard Boston Bruins general manager Hap Emms’ yacht on Lake Ontario. Orr was about to sign his first National Hockey League (NHL) contract with the Boston Bruins. After months of negotiation between the Bruins and Orr, with … Keep Reading

Five Predictions for the 2026-27 Boston Bruins

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By: Ryan Bosworth | Follow me on Twitter/X @RyanJBosworth

It’s officially September, which means it’s officially the month the National Hockey League and the Boston Bruins kick off the 2026-27 season. Ahead of the first puck drop of the season, I wanted to throw some predictions out there, and then revisit after the conclusion of the season.

The Bruins have been … Keep Reading

A New Chapter Begins: Jack Works Signs with the Maine Mariners

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

The Maine Mariners have added another intriguing piece to their roster for the 2026-27 season, officially signing forward Jack Works. After acquiring his ECHL rights from the Wheeling Nailers earlier this summer, the Mariners have now secured the 25-year-old forward, adding a player whose combination of championship experience, leadership, and untapped offensive potential makes him … Keep Reading

Why Providence Bruins Could Fear a Struggling 2026-27 Season

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

Last season, the Providence Bruins dominated the 2025-26 American Hockey League regular season, earning 110 points to capture the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy. Still, the team was stunned by the Springfield Thunderbirds in the Atlantic Division Semifinals in a historic upset. This season, Providence will be eager to have another solid season. … Keep Reading

Bruins Prospects Pelosi & Groenewold Named Assistant Captains at Quinnipiac

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

A year after boasting three captains within their college prospect pool, the Boston Bruins added a pair of assistant captains to their ranks for the upcoming season. Quinnipiac University announced a trio of assistant captains on Tuesday to round out its leadership group, headlined by Bruins draft picks Chris Pelosi and Elliott Groenewold. … Keep Reading

The Kitchener Kids: The Story of the Bruins’ Kraut Line

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

In 1921, Kitchener, Ontario, had a population of 21,763 people. From those 21,763 people came three childhood friends who would become one of the most dominant lines in Boston Bruins history. Milt Schmidt, Bobby Bauer, and Woody Dumart, better known as the “Kraut Line,” would help transform the Bruins into one of … Keep Reading

Five Forwards Who Will be Heavily Relied on in 2026-27 by Providence Bruins

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

September has finally arrived, and that means the Providence Bruins will play hockey this month. On Sept. 26, Providence will host the Springfield Thunderbirds at Amica Mutual Pavilion in the team’s only preseason game before opening the 2026-27 American Hockey League regular season against the Utica Comets on Oct. 2. As … Keep Reading

Focus on Development During Boston Fleet Offseason

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By: Alexis Caines | Follow me on Twitter/X @alexiscaines_

For most hockey fans, it feels like the season is right around the corner. The National Hockey League gets underway on September 29th with ten teams facing off on opening night.

But for Professional Women’s Hockey League fans, there’s still a lot of waiting. The league still hasn’t released the full season schedule, though it’s rumored Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins Prospect Pool: 2026-27 Season Preview

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

While the Boston Bruins won’t be in action for about another month, their prospects elsewhere around the globe are preparing for the start of the 2026-2027 Hockey season. In Europe, preseason is underway, while junior teams in North America will start playing preseason games later this month. With the Bruins possessing more draft … Keep Reading

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