Category: Bruins Alumni (Page 37 of 38)

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

July 1, 2018 / PuckNerd / 0 Comments

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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

We have also signed defenseman Axel Andersson, our second-round pick in last week’s #NHLDraft, to a three-year, entry-level contract. #NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/EbksbTTTBT

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) July 1, 2018

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

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

June 29, 2018 / Evan Michael / 0 Comments

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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.

June 25, 2018 / Mark Allred Jr / 0 Comments

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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

Bruins Legend John McKenzie Passes Away At 80

June 10, 2018 / Mark Allred Jr / 0 Comments

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By: Mark Allred | Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Last night the Boston Herald reported that Boston Bruins legend John “Pie” McKenzie passed away at the age of 80 with his family by his side from his Wakefield, Massachusetts residence. The popular Bruin was a key member of the old Big, Bad, Bruins team that was a thorn in the side of many National Hockey League teams … Keep Reading

Former Bruin Daniel Paille’s Career Likely Over

June 6, 2018 / Jacob Albrecht / 0 Comments

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By Jacob Albrecht | Follow me on Twitter @bruinsfan3725

Former Boston Bruin Daniel Paille is likely going to hang up his skates following a nasty blindsided hit to the head he suffered early last November while playing for the SHL’s Brynäs IF Club. Paille had suffered previous head injuries during his career in the NHL with the Bruins, but none of this magnitude. Here’s the hit he … Keep Reading

Former Boston Bruin Marc Savard Retires From Professional Hockey

January 23, 2018 / Mike Cratty / 0 Comments

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By: Mike Cratty Twitter: @Mike_Cratty

Yesterday, via his Twitter account (@MSavvy91), former Boston Bruins forward Marc Savard announced his retirement from professional hockey at 40-years-old.

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— marc savard (@MSavvy91) January 22, 2018

Thanking the numerous organizations that he played for, Savard wraps up a tremendous career that was unfortunately cut short due to concussion troubles. It was really a shame that Savard’s career had … Keep Reading

Sixty Years Later, The Legend Of Willie O’ Ree And The Boston Bruins Still Endures.

January 18, 2018 / Andrew Thompson / 0 Comments

By: Andrew Thompson Twitter: @godwentwhoops

Today is the 60th anniversary of Willie O’ Ree playing in the NHL. He was the first African-American player to suit up in the league, and he did it while wearing the Black and Gold of the Boston Bruins. O’ Ree ended up playing against the Montreal Canadiens that night (another page in the glorious history of the rivalry between those two teams).… Keep Reading

Claude Julien And His Legacy With The Boston Bruins

January 17, 2018 / Andrew Thompson / 0 Comments

By Andrew Thompson Twitter: @godwentwhoops

For a lot of Boston Bruins fans, Claude Julien will always have a warm spot in their hearts. He was the coach that helped the Black and Gold get back to the Stanley Cup. He was one of the key figures in the B’s bringing the Cup back to Boston in 2011. With 419 wins under his belt, it will be quite some … Keep Reading

Join The Black N’ Gold Writers Team

September 24, 2017 / Mark Allred Jr / 0 Comments

By: Mark Allred Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Hello and thanks for your interest in joining our team as we look to expand our crew to increase the news and opinions of everything Boston Bruins related. As mentioned above, my name is Mark Allred, and I’m the Editor In Chief and Founder of Black N’ Gold Productions, and we are seeking passionate Bruins fans with some writing experience especially with … Keep Reading

Honorable Bruins Birthday Mention – Marco Sturm

September 8, 2017 / Mark Allred Jr / 0 Comments

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By: Mark Allred Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

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No doubt one of the better players coming back from the Boston Bruins trading Joe Thornton to the San Jose Sharks. The 6′-0″ 196-pound winger hailing from West Germany had his best years in my opinion while playing in a Bruins jersey. Before the infamous trade, Sturm started his career in the … Keep Reading