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Boston vs. Montreal: A Century of Rivalry

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

The Boston Bruins faced off against the Montreal Canadiens, the National Hockey League’s (NHL) oldest franchise, on December 8, 1924. It was just the Bruins’ third game as an NHL franchise and their first meeting with Montreal. More than 100 years later, that matchup has become one of hockey’s most … Keep Reading

From West Germany to Munich: A Look Back at the Bruins in Germany

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Nearly seven decades after the Boston Bruins first traveled through Germany, the franchise is set to return. The National Hockey League (NHL) announced Thursday that the Bruins will play two regular-season games in Munich during the 2027-28 season as part of the 2027 NHL Global Series Germany. The games will be held … Keep Reading

How to Make a Hockey Team: The Boston Bruins Debut

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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

The Bruins’ Spoked-B Is Probably Older Than You

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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

The Night Bruins Defenseman Ted Green Nearly Lost His Life

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Today, a player who swings a stick at an opponent can face lengthy suspensions and widespread criticism across the National Hockey League. While hockey remains one of the most physical professional sports, the league now draws a clear line between rough play and the use of a stick as a weapon.

On … Keep Reading

Bruins Goaltenders: How Gerry Cheevers Created One of Hockey’s Most Iconic Masks

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For decades, National Hockey League goaltenders played without masks. The position was built on visibility and toughness, with an unspoken expectation that stopping pucks meant doing so barefaced.

That began to change in 1959, when Jacques Plante became the first NHL goaltender to regularly wear a mask after returning to a game following a facial … Keep Reading