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Boston Bruins To Retire Rick Middleton’s Number On November 29th

By: Max Mainville | Check me out on Twitter @tkdmaxbjj

Officially announced on July 31st, 2018 by the Boston Bruins’ Twitter page, (@NHLBruins), Rick ‘Nifty’ Middleton’s #16 will be retired by the Bruins organization and will join the legends of the franchise in the rafters of the TD Garden.

Middleton played in … Keep Reading

Top 5 Best Trades In Bruins History

The Big Bad Bruins' explosive trio of the late 1960s and mid-'70s propelled Boston to two Stanley Cups.

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By Liz Rizzo | Follow me on Twitter: @pastagrl88

There’s a passion for hockey in Boston and there is an undying loyalty among fans. A loyalty that has more than once been tested when its GM would make some questionable moves. As discussed in last weeks article, we took a look at some of the worst trades made … Keep Reading

One Time Bruin Jarome Iginla Hangs Up His Skates

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By Jacob Albrecht | Follow me on Twitter @bruinsfan3725

Jarome Iginla will be announcing his retirement from the NHL this coming Monday on July 30th, 2018. In his 20 NHL seasons, he played 16 of them with the Calgary Flames after being drafted 11th overall in 1995 by the Dallas Stars who then traded him to the Flames. Of the remaining 4 seasons, … Keep Reading

Former Bruins Player Gets Coaching Job In OHL

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By: Mark Allred   |   Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

The Ontario Hockey Leagues Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds announced today that the club has hired former Boston Bruins player Jamie Tardif as new Assistant coach.  Tardif hung up the skates after the 2017-18 campaign with the ECHL Quad City Mallards after spending the previous three seasons over in Europe playing in the German DEL league for … Keep Reading

Broadcasting the Bruins: The Men Behind The Mic

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @Evan007onTV

Becoming “the voice” of a sports franchise is a feat and career accomplishment not many ever achieve. But for hockey fans, especially ones in the Hub of Hockey, those particular voices have shaped the foundation of our fandom down to its very core. Whether you grew up cheering on The Kraut Line, rooting throughout the Original Six … Keep Reading

Welcome Back To Boston: Best Bruins Reunions!

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @Evan007onTV

Forget Mr. Gabe Kotter, it’s time to “Welcome Back” a few fan favorites (or forgetfuls) of the Bruins who took two turns thru town during their illustrious careers wearing the spoked-B. From players to coaches to player-coaches, even a couple of broadcasters and general managers, these Bruins enjoyed lengthy hockey careers with stints in Boston separated … Keep Reading

Happy World Emoji Day, Bruins Fans!

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @Evan007onTV

In honor of today’s date on the calendar being the actual calendar date in your phone or computer’s “emoji” list (you know, those goofy little faces, figures & icons that have taken the place of meaningful words, phrases and communication tools), I present to you one of the most iconic and memorable plays in all of hockey … Keep Reading

The Newest Bruin: Axel Andersson Earns ELC (Say that 5 times fast)

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**This article was updated July 2nd, 2018 with new information on Andersson’s contract specifics. All updates are italicized. 

By: Spencer Fascetta | Follow Me on Twitter @PuckNerdHockey

Some fans (myself included) may have felt that Axel Andersson … Keep Reading

Remem”B”ering It All: The B’s, The Basement & “BTBB”!

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By: Evan Michael   |   Follow Me On Twitter @EVAN007onTV

“You play by the rules, or you don’t play at all!”

The echo of these words, usually delivered by my father in the most serious of tones, would carom off the cellar walls like a hastily iced puck would do off the old Bahhston Gahhhden boards.  It was his way of reminding 7-year-old Evan … Keep Reading

Happy Birthday To Bruins Legend Ken Hodge Sr.

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By: Mark Allred   |   Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

On this day in Boston Bruins history, we celebrate the birthday of Garden Legend and former 50 goal scorer Ken Hodge. Born in Birmingham, England on June 25, 1944. Hodge got his start in the NHL with the Chicago Black Hawks after posting 127-137-264 numbers in the Ontario Hockey Association with the St. … Keep Reading

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