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Bruins Alumni, Light Foundation Annual Game is About More than Hockey

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By: Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

When the Boston Bruins Alumni lace up the skates and take the ice for a game, it’s not for points, to move up in the standings, or even for awards, it’s to help an organization raise money and awareness for their charity. That was precisely the case when the black and gold of yesteryear took … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni, Light Foundation Faceoff for 8th Annual ‘Grudge Match’

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By: Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

For the past seven years, the Boston Bruins Alumni and Matt Light Foundation All-Stars have laced up the skates and faced off in a benefit game to support The Light Foundation in their mission to help young people on their leadership journey. This year the game will take place at Warrior Ice Arena on Sunday, … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni, Warrior For Life Foundation Raise Money and Awareness for Veterans in Nate Hardy Memorial Game

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By Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

The atmosphere at Warrior Ice Arena was a little different on Saturday afternoon. The current NHL Boston Bruins players had already finished their morning skate before their match-up against the Colorado Avalanche, the Coaching Symposium had wrapped up, but the arena was filled with fans donning black and gold, waiting for the Boston Bruins Alumni … Keep Reading

17 Days Until Boston Bruins Regular Season Puck Drop: Milan Lucic

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By: Mike Sullivan | Follow me on Twitter @_MikeSullivan

When you think about a Black and Gold jersey with a big “17” plastered across the back, your mind thinks only one thing. Milan Lucic.

As described by Jack Edwards as a “Cult-hero, here in Boston,” Milan Lucic quickly grew woven within the fabrics of Boston. His pure size and strength instantly grew popular with … Keep Reading

Troiani: My Favorite Memory of Bruins Legend Zdeno Chara

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By: Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

Every Bruins fan has their favorite memory of legend Zdeno Chara. Whether it was watching the former captain raise the Stanley Cup in 2011, playing in game 5 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final with his jaw wired shut, or one of his thunderous hits against an opposing player there are plenty of moments to choose … Keep Reading

22 Days Until Boston Bruins Regular Season Opener: Shawn Thornton

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By: Mike Sullivan | Follow me on Twitter @_MikeSullivan

From fights to big hits to penalty shot magic, Shawn Thornton defined his career as a fourth-line grinder who was idolized in Boston.

Donning the number 22, Shawn Thornton was originally drafted in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, 190th overall. However, Shawn never got to play a game with the Leafs. Instead, … Keep Reading

24 Days Until Boston Bruins Regular Season Opener: Terry O’Reilly

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By: Mike Sullivan | Follow me on Twitter @_MikeSullivan

Terry O’Reilly. The true embodiment of the “Big Bad Bruins” moniker, O’Reilly would spend all fourteen seasons of his professional playing career with the Boston Bruins organization. During that time, Terry would rack up quite a few points, penalty minutes, and memories to go around Boston for a lifetime.

Dubbed “Taz,” a reference to the Tasmanian … Keep Reading

27 Days Until Boston Bruins Regular Season Opener: Glen Murray

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By: Mike Sullivan | Follow me on Twitter @_MikeSullivan

Welcome to 27 days until the Boston Bruins regular season opener! Today, we’ll recap the career of Nova Scotian, Glen Murray.

Selected 18th overall in the 1991 NHL entry draft by the Boston Bruins, Glen Murray found himself in the organization for four seasons before being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Bryan Smolinski, Kevin Stevens, and … Keep Reading

28 Days Until Boston Bruins Regular Season Opener: Mark Recchi

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By: Mike Sullivan | Follow me on Twitter @_MikeSullivan

Is there a more loveable team in Boston Bruins history than the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion squad? I don’t think so. There were plenty of guys in that locker room who were crucial to leading that team to a Stanley Cup Championship, but one guy who became loved in Boston so quickly was none other than Mark … Keep Reading

29 Days Until Boston Bruins Regular Season Opener: Jay Miller

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By: Mike Sullivan | Follow me on Twitter: @_MikeSullivan

Who doesn’t love a rough and tough left-winger like Jay Miller? When thinking of a big bad Bruins organization, you’ll always think of the prominent players who fit that description. However, one guy who seems to fly under the radar would be Jay Miller.

The Massachusetts native spent four seasons with the Boston Bruins … Keep Reading

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