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Should The Bruins Retire Tim Thomas’ Number?

By Joe Chrzanowski  |  Follow Me on Twitter @jchrz19

Whenever hockey fans get together to discuss whether a certain player’s number should be retired, the conversation is bound to get hot and heavy. When that player happens to be a goaltender, the discussion seems to be even more heated than it normally is for some reason? I’m not sure whether it is as simple as because goalies wear such a … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni: Happy Birthday Matt Hunwick

By: Andrew Lindroth | Follow me on Twitter @andrewlindrothh

Happy 35th Birthday To Former Boston Bruins Defenseman Matt Hunwick!

Matt Hunwick was born on May 21st, 1985, in Warren, Michigan. He began playing for the U.S. National Team Development Program (U-17, NAHL & U-18) as a 16-year-old defenseman from 2001-2003 and was impressive in the 91 games he played, racking up 13-23-36 numbers. Once Hunwick turned 18 years old, he … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni: Happy Birthday Bob Beers

By: Andrew Lindroth | Follow me on Twitter @andrewlindrothh

Happy 53rd Birthday To Former Boston Bruins Defenceman Bob Beers!

Bob Beers was born on May 20th, 1967, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He began playing juniors as an 18-year-old defenceman for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres (NYJHL) in 1985 after being drafted by the Boston Bruins in the tenth-round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. After playing one season in juniors, the 6’0, … Keep Reading

Bruins vs Canadiens: The Definition Of The Word Rivalry.

By: Josh Houreas  |  Follow Me On Twitter @JHoureas

The Montreal Canadiens are one of, if not the oldest hockey team in the National Hockey League. The Boston Bruins are the pioneer American Franchise in the League.

On December 8th, 1924, a rivalry, unlike any other, was born.

And it would change the course of hockey history forever.

Part I: The Beginning 

Montreal won the first meeting between the two … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni: Happy Birthday Eddie Panagabko

By: Mark Allred  |  Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Eddie Panagabko was born on May 17th, 1934, in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada and was a 5′-8″ 170-pound centerman. Per Hockey-Reference.com, he played three seasons of junior hockey in the SJHL with the Humboldt Indians. (65-66-131 in 100GP), before moving up to the International Hockey League, where he posted 25-35-60 numbers with the Grand Rapids Rockets in 60 games during the 1954-55 … Keep Reading

Broadcasting Bobby: Bruins Celebrate Orr’s Cup-Winning Goal 50 Years Later!

Superman on skates: The aura of Bobby Orr | CBC Sports(Photo Credit: CBC.ca)

By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @00EvanMichael

“Cleared, but not out. Bobby Orr… behind the net to Sanderson — ORR! BOBBY ORR! SCORES! And the Boston Bruins have won the Stanley Cup!”

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Bruins Alumni: Happy Birthday Real Chevrefils

By: Mark Allred  |  Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Real Chevrefils was born on May 2nd, 1932, in Timmins, Ontario, Canada which is located in the middle of the city of Toronto and the panhandle of the Hudson Bay to the North. He would venture south to Barrie, Ontario, to play his junior hockey with the Barrie Flyers. Per Wikipedia, his time in Barrie was an important timeframe in his … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni: Happy Birthday Scott Bailey

By: Mark Allred  |  Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Happy 48th Birthday To Former Boston Bruins Goaltender Scott Bailey!

Scott Bailey was born on May 2nd, 1972, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. After spending some time playing in the Alberta Junior Hockey League with the Calgary Buffaloes, the 6′-0″ 195-pound netminder went onto play for the Moose Jaw Warrior and Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League from the ages of … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni: Happy Birthday Frank Martin

By: Mark Allred  |  Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Happy Birthday To Former Boston Bruins Player Frank Martin!

Frank Martin was born on May 1st, 1933, in Cayuga, Ontario, Canada. The 6′-2″ 190-pound left shooting defensemen played his junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey Associations St. Catharines Teepees from the ages of 16 to 18-years-old. In his career with the Teepees who were located just south of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni: Happy Birthday Jim Lorentz

By: Mark Allred  |  Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Happy 73rd Birthday To Former Boston Bruins Forward Jim Lorentz!

Jim Lorentz was born on May 1st, 1947, in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Before playing in his first National Hockey League games for the Boston Bruins, he spent several seasons in the organization’s minor system. The big 6′-0″ 190-pound forward was with the B’s OHA-Jr. club the Niagara Falls Flyers from the … Keep Reading

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