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This Day in Bruins History: Ray Bourque Becomes B’s All-Time Scoring Leader

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @00EvanMichael

On This Day in Bruins History, B’s Captain Raymond Bourque set a new team record that may never be reached again. At least not in my lifetime.

February 1st, 1997 marked the day he became Boston’s all-time scoring leader, surpassing Johnny “The Chief” Bucyk’s record of 1,339 points (goals and assists combined).

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Looking Back at the ’11-’12 Boston Bruins: January 31st, 2012

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Fresh off of the All-Star break, the Bruins returned to action at the Garden on January 31st against their division rivals, the Ottawa Senators. Boston came into this game sitting at 31-14-2, while the Senators were 27-19-6 sitting just above the .500 mark. The Bruins suited up without Andrew Ference, who was … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthday: January 30th, Steve Heinze

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On January 30th, Bruins Alum Steve Heinze will be celebrating his 52nd birthday. Heinze was drafted by the Bruins 60th overall in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. Before playing for the Bruins, Heinze was a decorated hockey player for Boston College. In fact, Heinze was All-Hockey East Rookie Team in ’88-’89, Hockey … Keep Reading

Looking back at the ’11-’12 Bruins Ten Years Later: January 22nd, 2012

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

In Game 46 of the ’11-’12 season for the Boston Bruins, they would visit the Philadelphia Flyers in a Sunday Matinee game. The Bruins were sitting at a mighty 30-13-2, but Philly was also having an impressive season as they were 28-13-5. Boston came into this game without defenseman Andrew Ference, as … Keep Reading

O’Ree Jersey Retirement Showcases Best In Bruins

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @00EvanMichael

The Boston Bruins organization brought out their *best ahead of January 18th’s game at TD Garden in honor of Willie O’Ree.

They retired his No. 22 jersey number high into the rafters amidst raucous applause from fans, players, management and ownership alike (*they saved their worst Keep Reading

Top 5 GoalTenders In Boston Bruins History

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By: BNG Staff | Follow us on Twitter @BlackNGoldPod

The Boston Bruins have had some outstanding goalies in their time. Some were heroes of their decade; if you were to put them on the ice today, they probably wouldn’t be able to hold the same power. But there were others who were legends throughout time.

Knowing our past is what helps us bet on the … Keep Reading

This Day in Bruins History: Willie O’ Ree Makes NHL Debut

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @00EvanMichael

On this day in Bruins history, January 18th, 1958, history was made in the National Hockey League and for Boston’s hometown team.

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Bruins Alumni Birthday: January 16th Stephen Leach

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On January 16th, the Cambridge, Massachusetts native Stephen Leach will celebrate his 56th birthday. Leach has been a hockey native in New England since college when he played for the University of New Hampshire from 1984-1986. During the 1984 NHL Entry Draft, the Washington Capitals selected Leach 34th overall. However, since Leach was still playing … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthday: January 7th Randy Burridge

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Today, Bruins Alum Randy “Stump Pump” Burridge will celebrate his 56th birthday. Randy was drafted by Boston in the eighth round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. Throughout Randy’s career, Burridge played for four teams in 13 years (six years with Boston). With the Bruins, he was a two-time Seventh Player Award winner (the award is given … Keep Reading

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