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Looking back at the ’11-’12 Bruins 10 Years Later: November 15th, 2011

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Heading into a game against a lethal New Jersey Devils team, the scorching hot Boston Bruins looked to extend their winning streak to six games. The Bruins were able to win their fifth straight after dominating Buffalo 6-2 on November 12th. Boston was heading into this game without defenseman Andrew Ference and Daniel … Keep Reading

When will Jakub Lauko make his NHL Debut?

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The 21-year-old youngster has been lighting it up for the AHL Providence Bruins the past three years. This season so far, through nine games played, Lauko has one goal and four assists for five points, making him the sixth-highest point scorer on Providence. But with the Boston Bruins core guys getting older, like Patrice Bergeron and … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthday: November 1st Glen Murray

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On November 1, Glen Murray will be celebrating his 49th birthday. Murray spent ten years with the Black and Gold (’91-’95, ’01-’08). A trade in the ’95 offseason found Murray playing for the Penguins and then the Kings for seven seasons. Then, during the ’01-’02 NHL season, Murray found his way back to … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthday: October 27th Sergei Samsonov

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Former Bruins Alumni player Sergei Samsonov will be celebrating his 43rd birthday on October 27th. Sergei was drafted by the Bruins with the 8th pick in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. Sergei immediately impacted the Bruins in the ’97-’98 season when he scored 22 goals and 25 assists. Those rookie numbers helped … Keep Reading

Jake Debrusk Celebrates 25th Birthday: Ranking his Top 5 Games as a Bruin

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Today, Jake Debrusk will be celebrating his 25th birthday. The left-winger has already played four seasons in Boston and looks to provide the Black and Gold with more spectacular moments in the future. In four seasons, Debrusk has already scored 67 goals to go along with 67 assists for 134 points. With the … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthday: October 12th, Adam McQuaid

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On January 17, 2021, Adam McQuaid announced the end of his playing career in the NHL. McQuaid played 12 seasons in the NHL for three teams, nine of those seasons with the Boston Bruins. On October 12, McQuaid will be celebrating his 35th birthday. McQuaid was a defenseman not known for his scoring ability.

However, he made … Keep Reading

Brandon Carlo Eyes Allstar Season for Boston

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Although the Bruins lost key players this offseason like David Krejci, Sean Kuraly, and Jaroslav Halak, Boston did make sure to resign young stud Brandon Carlo. The Bruins signed defenseman Brandon Carlo to a six-year extension worth $24.6 million, including a $4.1 million salary cap hit. A deal that is most certainly a … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthdays: September 28th, Steve Kasper

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Steve Kasper, retired NHL defensive forward who played 13 seasons in the NHL, will turn 60 on September 28th. Kasper played nine of his 13 seasons with the Boston Bruins. During his time with the Bruins, Kasper won the Selke Trophy during the ’81-’82 season.

After the ’92-’93 NHL season, Kasper retired from playing hockey and … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthdays: September 26th Craig Janney

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Craig Janney, former Bruins alumni forward, played twelve seasons in the NHL and spent five of those seasons with the Bruins. Janney was known for his excellent puck distribution and ability to score. In his twelve seasons in the NHL, Janney managed to average one point per game!

That is outstanding if you really think … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Alumni Birthday: September 19th Ed Westfall

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On September 19th, Defensive hockey specialist Ed Westfall will be celebrating his 81st birthday. Westfall played 18 seasons in the NHL, eleven for Boston and seven for the New York Islanders. In 1961 the Boston Bruins drafted Westfall, and he would prove his worth with the organization. In 1970 and 1972, Westfall would help prevail Boston … Keep Reading

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