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Former Bruin Johnny McKenzie Was Born on This Date

By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993

On this date in 1937, John McKenzie was born in High River, Alberta. The popular Bruins’ agitator was a central figure in Boston’s championships of the early ‘70s.

After spending his early years with Chicago, Detroit, and New York, McKenzie found a home in Boston. The right-winger was traded from the Rangers to the Bruins … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Top Montreal Canadiens in Centennial Game

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By: Julia Simone | Follow me on Twitter / X @j_simone40

The Boston Bruins beat the Montreal Canadiens on this day 100 years ago and emerged the victors again today.  It was a full circle ending for the Bruins’ centennial celebration, as Boston had four different scorers this afternoon and put six goals on the board against their longtime rivals.   

A … Keep Reading

Preview: Boston Bruins Centennial Game vs. the Montreal Canadiens

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By: Julia Simone | Follow me on Twitter / X @j_simone40

Today marks 100 years of Boston Bruins hockey, and a centennial birthday party will take place before the club’s 4:15 pm puck drop against the B’s longtime rival, the Montreal Canadiens.

It’s a full circle moment today as the Montreal Canadiens were the Bruins’ first-ever opponent. … Keep Reading

Happy Birthday to Bruins’ Warrior Kevan Miller

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By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993

Kevan Miller, a Boston Bruins’ alumnus who played for the club from 2013 through 2021, is celebrating his 37th birthday today. Miller was a rugged, stay-at-home defenseman who played in 352 contests for Boston until knee injuries prematurely ended his career.

The University of Vermont product and two-year captain, signed an amateur contract with the … Keep Reading

Bruins’ Great Cooney Weiland Was Born on This Date

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By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993

Happy birthday to former Boston Bruin standout Ralph ‘Cooney’ Weiland. The Seaforth, Ontario native was born in 1904 and played for the team from 1928-29 through 1931-32 and again from 1935-36 through 1938-39.

Weiland immediately became a full-time contributor to the Boston lineup in 1928-29 as a rookie, scoring eleven goals in 42 games. … Keep Reading

Bruins Honor Jack Edwards with PreGame Ceremony at TD Garden

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

Before the Boston Bruins bested the Seattle Kraken 2-0 on Sunday, the organization paid tribute to their longtime television play-by-play man, Jack Edwards.  Edwards decided to step away from the NESN booth this off-season after 19 seasons calling Bruins hockey.

During the past few years, it became clear … Keep Reading

Happy Birthday to Former Boston Bruin Glen Murray

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By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993

Glen Murray, the Bruins’ first round draft pick in 1991, is celebrating his 52nd birthday today. He played right-wing over the course of two stints with Boston—from 1991-1995 and again from 2001-2008.

‘Muzz’, as Murray was known to teammates, showed real offensive potential in his first go-around with the organization. Playing on a third line … Keep Reading

Happy Birthday to Bruin Alumnus Sergei Samsonov

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By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993

Today is Sergei Samsonov’s 46th birthday. ‘Mighty Mouse’, as he would come to be known to fans and teammates, was the eighth overall pick of the Boston Bruins in the 1997 NHL draft—just seven picks after Boston had secured Joe Thornton as the number one overall pick.

Whereas Thornton took a period of time to … Keep Reading

Bruins Boogeymen: Five Players That Have Terrified Boston Fans

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By: Neil Simmons | Follow me on Twitter / X: @NSimmz

The month of October is famous for many things: colorful foliage, apple picking, pumpkin pie, Halloween, and the start of a new year of Boston Bruins hockey. Keeping with the spirit of the season, why not combine Hockey and Halloween and look back upon a few opposing players who Bruins fans came … Keep Reading

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