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Mike “Krusher” Krushelnyski is celebrating his 64th birthday today. Happy birthday to the former Boston Bruins left-winger!
The Montreal native made the Bruins’ starting lineup during the 1982-83 season after a brief stint of seventeen games in 1981-82. His 23-42-65 production placed him sixth in points scored on the Bruins’ squad that rookie year. Playing with … Keep Reading
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Happy birthday to former Boston Bruins’ center Gregg Sheppard! The North Battleford, Saskatchewan native turns 75 today.
The 5’8”, 170-pound center made an immediate impact as a rookie for the Bruins in 1972-73. His 24-26-50 over the course of 64 games placed him eighth on the team in offensive production, and he received the … Keep Reading
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Happy 71st birthday to former Boston Bruins defenseman Al Sims. Sims was on the Bruins’ back end from the 1973-74 season through the 1978-79 season, intermittently returning to the Bruins’ Rochester farm club over the course of those years.
The solid six-foot Sims played in 311 regular season games for Boston, scoring 22 … Keep Reading
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It’s officially springtime! The Boston Bruins’ 2023-24 regular season has come to a close, and with their second-place Atlantic division finish, Boston will be matched with the third-place Toronto Maple Leafs in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. So, with the NHL postseason ready to consume our attention, let’s take … Keep Reading
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Happy 77th birthday to Don Marcotte! Don played fifteen seasons in the NHL—all for the Boston Bruins. He was a prominent player on the 1970 and 1972 Stanley Cup champion teams and reached the Cup finals in three other seasons.
The left-winger was one of the best defensive forwards of his era. … Keep Reading
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Happy 60th birthday to former Boston Bruins right-wing Rick Tocchet! The rugged Tocchet arrived in Boston via a trade with the Los Angeles Kings for Kevin Stevens in January of 1996.
Unfortunately, the power forward was plagued by injuries during his time in Boston. Over the course of two abbreviated seasons in Boston—67 total … Keep Reading
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There is no doubt a correlation between the elite type of playoff performance a goaltender must demonstrate for his team in the NHL playoffs and the actual hoisting of the Stanley Cup. Few goalies in modern times can afford to play below regular season form over the grueling long haul that today’s playoffs demand. … Keep Reading
By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277
Adam McQuaid, an iconic figure in Boston, Massachusetts, made a name for himself as a formidable defenseman who spent 11 years (AHL/NHL) in the Boston Bruins organization and currently serves as the team’s Player Development Coordinator. This article explores the possibility of the 37-year-old McQuaid transitioning into a future coaching … Keep Reading
By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277
In a sad turn of events, the hockey world is mourning the loss of former Boston Bruins goaltender Gilles Gilbert, who passed away at 74. Gilbert, a 14-year National Hockey League veteran, leaves behind a legacy that will forever be remembered by fans and players alike.
Born on March … Keep Reading
By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277
Patrice Bergeron, one of the most beloved figures in Boston sports history and a stalwart of the Boston Bruins for 19 years, recently announced his retirement. His dedication, skill, and unwavering love for the game have left a remarkable legacy, not just within the confines of the rink but also … Keep Reading
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