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Bruins Alumni: Happy Birthday Cal Gardner

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By: Andrew Lindroth | Follow me on Twitter! @andrewlindrothh

Cal Gardner was born on October 0th, 1924, in Transcona, Manitoba, Canada. Cal began playing juniors as a 17-year-old forward in the WJrHL for the Winnipeg CUAC and the Winnipeg Esquires from 1941-1943. In his final year of junior hockey, he joined the TBSHL and suited up for the Port Arthur Navy from 1943-1944, and … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthday: October 27th Sergei Samsonov

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Former Bruins Alumni player Sergei Samsonov will be celebrating his 43rd birthday on October 27th. Sergei was drafted by the Bruins with the 8th pick in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. Sergei immediately impacted the Bruins in the ’97-’98 season when he scored 22 goals and 25 assists. Those rookie numbers helped … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthday: October 12th, Adam McQuaid

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On January 17, 2021, Adam McQuaid announced the end of his playing career in the NHL. McQuaid played 12 seasons in the NHL for three teams, nine of those seasons with the Boston Bruins. On October 12, McQuaid will be celebrating his 35th birthday. McQuaid was a defenseman not known for his scoring ability.

However, he made … Keep Reading

The Big Bad Bruins and the New NHL

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By: Scott Wood | Follow Me On Twitter @ScottHoHPodcast

The Boston Bruins may be facing a crisis of identity.

No, I’m not referring to a core that has seen long-time favorites Torey Krug, Zdeno Chara, David Krejci, and Tuukka Rask no longer with the club. Also, isn’t a reference to captain Patrice Bergeron putting off contract talks and considering his future. I’m talking … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni: Happy Birthday Yves Belanger

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By: Andrew Lindroth | Follow me on Twitter! @andrewlindrothh

Yves Belanger was born on September 30th, 1952 in Baie Comeau, Quebec, Canada. He began playing juniors as a 17-year-old in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) for the Sherbrooke Castors from 1969 until 1972. During his junior hockey days, the 5’11, 170-pound goalie recorded 61 wins and three shutouts in 142 appearances. … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni: Happy Birthday Bob Miller

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By: Andrew Lindroth | Follow me on Twitter! @andrewlindrothh

Bob Miller was born on September 28th, 1956, in Medford, Massachusetts. Bob showed incredible talent during his high school years and committed to play for the University of New Hampshire as an 18-year-old forward. During his rookie year from 1974-1975, he tore up the ECAC with 21 goals and 59 points in just 27 games, later … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthdays: September 28th, Steve Kasper

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Steve Kasper, retired NHL defensive forward who played 13 seasons in the NHL, will turn 60 on September 28th. Kasper played nine of his 13 seasons with the Boston Bruins. During his time with the Bruins, Kasper won the Selke Trophy during the ’81-’82 season.

After the ’92-’93 NHL season, Kasper retired from playing hockey and … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthdays: September 26th Craig Janney

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Craig Janney, former Bruins alumni forward, played twelve seasons in the NHL and spent five of those seasons with the Bruins. Janney was known for his excellent puck distribution and ability to score. In his twelve seasons in the NHL, Janney managed to average one point per game!

That is outstanding if you really think … Keep Reading

Is Glen Murray a Bruins Legend?

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By: Nathan Anderson | Follow me on Twitter @dairybeast

When I was younger, I played NHL 06 on my dad’s PC. Of course, I always played as the Bruins, which is where most of my mid-2000s Bruins knowledge comes from. One of my favorite players to use in that game was Glen Murray. He was a big-bodied right-handed forward who wore number 27.

Recently it struck … Keep Reading

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