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Appreciating Former Boston Bruins Forward PJ Axelsson

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By: Scott Wood | Follow me on Twitter @ScottHoHPodcast

I remember the first time I had heard his name. It was Pat Burns’ first season as the coach of the Boston Bruins in 1997. I was (and still am) an Alberta boy, but in those days, the Bruins were rarely broadcast in Western Canada. I got my Bruins news through television sports highlights … Keep Reading

Looking back at the ’11-’12 Bruins 10 Years Later: November 15th, 2011

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Heading into a game against a lethal New Jersey Devils team, the scorching hot Boston Bruins looked to extend their winning streak to six games. The Bruins were able to win their fifth straight after dominating Buffalo 6-2 on November 12th. Boston was heading into this game without defenseman Andrew Ference and Daniel … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthday: November 1st Glen Murray

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On November 1, Glen Murray will be celebrating his 49th birthday. Murray spent ten years with the Black and Gold (’91-’95, ’01-’08). A trade in the ’95 offseason found Murray playing for the Penguins and then the Kings for seven seasons. Then, during the ’01-’02 NHL season, Murray found his way back to … Keep Reading

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

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