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Bruins Alumni Birthdays: September 13th Don Simmons

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Don Simmons, a former goaltender for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and New York Rangers, played for eleven years in the NHL. Don Simmons would’ve been 90 today, but unfortunately, Simmons passed away on September 24th, 2010, at 79. In the eleven years that Simmons played in the NHL, Simmons won three Stanley … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Birthdays: September 5th, Craig Smith

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On September 5th current Bruins forward Craig Smith will be celebrating his 32nd birthday. During last year’s offseason, the Bruins put pen to paper on Craig Smith and signed him to a three-year, $9,300,000 contract. Smith showed that the signing was very much worth it and made his presence shown on the offensive side. During last … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthdays: August 31st John Grahame

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John Grahame, former Bruins alumni player, will be turning 46-years-old on August 31st. Grahame was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the ninth round in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. Before coming up to play within the Bruins organization, Grahame elected to play three years of collegiate hockey with the Superior State Lakers of the CCHA. … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthdays: August 20th Ed Sandford

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Edward Michael Sandford, born on August 20th, 1928, was a professional hockey player who played for the Boston Bruins from 1947-1955. Sandford was an outstanding hockey player for the Bruins and even served as the Bruins team captain during the 1954-1955 season after Milt Schmidt retired the prior season. In his eight seasons with Boston, Ed played 442 … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthdays: August 9th Andy Brickley

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On August 9th current Bruins Broadcaster and Bruins Alumni Andy Brickley will be celebrating his 60th birthday. Brickley is well known in the New England area, as he was born in Melrose, Massachusetts, and played collegiate hockey for the University of New Hampshire. In honor of Andy Brickley celebrating his 60th birthday, let’s take a look back … Keep Reading

Get to know Bruins Draft Selection Brett Harrison

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During the second day of the 2021 NHL Draft, the Boston Bruins selected Brett Harrison with the 85th overall pick. Harrison was drafted from the Oshawa Generals in the OHL. During the 2019-2020 season, while on the Oshawa Generals, Harrison racked up 21 goals and 37 points in 56 games. Oh, by the way, he was … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthday: July 23rd Shawn Thornton

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Born on July 23rd, 1977, Shawn Thornton came into this world and would soon grace us with his ferocious play of hockey. Shawn Thornton was a household name for Bruins fans from 2007-2014. His team leadership and ability to stick up for teammates were unlike no one else. Thornton began playing minor hockey for … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Alumni Birthdays: July 8th Rich Peverley

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Rich Peverley, not a guy you immediately think of when someone mentions the Boston Bruins, but he made a definite impact on the Bruins franchise from 2011-2013. Peverley was brought in on a trade from the then Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for Blake Wheeler and Mark Stuart. Peverley would be placed on the Bruin’s … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Alumni Birthdays: June 25th Ken Hodge

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Born on June 25th, 1944, Boston Bruins legend Ken Hodge was brought into the world. Today the Bruins legend turns 77! Ken Hodge spent his career playing for the Chicago Blackhawks, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers. Hodge played a career total of 652 games, scoring 289 goals while racking up 385 assists for a combined … Keep Reading

Looking back at the 2011 Boston Bruins: Game 7 SCF

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For the first time since 1972, the Boston Bruins have a chance to hoist the Stanley Cup. Lots of storylines heading into this game; Mason Raymond would be out for Vancouver after getting injured in game six, this was most likely Mark Recchi’s final game in the NHL, this was the first game seven … Keep Reading

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