By: Amy Tolman | Follow me on Twitter @amy7594
Today we celebrate two of the best amongst many other former Boston Bruins player’s birthdays, Norman “Norm” Defelice and Johnny Boychuk. Defelice was a goalie for Boston in the 1956-57 season. Johnny Boychuk was a defenseman for the Bruins from the 2009-10 season to the 2013-14 season.
Norman Defelice was born
By: Amy Tolman | Follow me on Twitter @amy7594
On January 18, 1958, Willie O’Ree made his debut not only as a member of the Boston Bruins but also being the first black hockey player in the National Hockey League. That night the Bruins beat Montreal 3-0. In the 1957-58 season, O’Ree only played in two games and then returned for the 1960-61 season. In his two
By: Max Mainville | Check me out on Twitter @tkdmaxbjj
Earlier today, former Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, and Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman as well as 2011 Stanley Cup winner, Adam McQuaid has officially announced his retirement from professional hockey.
McQuaid, 34, started his career with
By: Andrew Lindroth | Follow me on Twitter! @andrewlindrothh
The Lindroth boys launched a brand new podcast show called “The Lindroth Hockey Podcast,” featuring co-hosts, father and son duo, Andrew and James Lindroth. This show is apart of the Black N’ Gold Podcast Network.
We decided to combine our old and new school hockey mindsets to create fascinating discussions about current National Hockey League (NHL) news, news
By: Amy Tolman | Follow Me On Twitter @amy7594
On January 14th, three players played for the Boston Bruins but at different times. Nick Boynton (1999), Alan May (1987), and Hockey Hall of Famer Babe Siebert (1933). These three players have their own stories, both tragic and triumphant. Starting in chronological order, we will take a look at Babe Seinbert.
On January
By: Andrew Lindroth | Follow me on Twitter! @andrewlindrothh
Allen Pedersen was born on January 13th, 1965, in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. Pederson began playing juniors as an 18-year-old defenseman in the Western Hockey League (WHL) for the Medicine Tigers (WHL) from 1982-1985. Boston was impressed with the 6’3, 210-pounder early on and drafted him as the 102nd overall pick in the
By: Andrew Lindroth! Follow me on Twitter! @andrewlindrothh
Hap Emms was born on January 12th, 1905, in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. He began playing in the Canadian Professional league for the Stratford Nationals (Can-Pro) as a 22-year-old versatile utility player who often played on the wing or blue line. After scoring ten goals and 15 points in just 25 games that season, the Montreal Maroons made
By: Patrick Donnelly | Follow me on Twitter @PatDonn12
The Boston Bruins and team president Cam Neely announced Tuesday that the organization will retire number 22 in honor of Wille O’Ree. The ceremony is set to take place on Feb. 18 before Boston’s game against the New Jersey Devils, according to the team.
By: Andrew Lindroth | Follow me on Twitter! @andrewlindrothh
Red Hamill was born on January 11th, 1917, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He began playing juniors as a 20-year-old forward for the Copper Cliff Jr. Redmen (NOJHA) and was instantly a star, scoring 20 goals and 24 points in only 15 games. After his phenomenal performance, the Boston Bruins wasted no time offering
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Normand Léveillé was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. On January 10th, 1963. Léveillé was a cannot miss star right from the start. Playing two seasons for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, Léveillé was a pure sniper, scoring 79 goals over two seasons, including 55 goals in his draft year. Boston noticed his potential to be part of