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Boston Bruins To Retire Rick Middleton’s Number On November 29th

By: Max Mainville | Check me out on Twitter @tkdmaxbjj

Officially announced on July 31st, 2018 by the Boston Bruins’ Twitter page, (@NHLBruins), Rick ‘Nifty’ Middleton’s #16 will be retired by the Bruins organization and will join the legends of the franchise in the rafters of the TD Garden.

Middleton played in … Keep Reading

Could Tyler Seguin Return To The Bruins One Year From Now?

By: Max Mainville | Check me out on Twitter @tkdmaxbjj

Just over five years ago, the Boston Bruins traded away forward Rich Peverley, defenceman Ryan Button, and forward Tyler Seguin to the Dallas Stars for forward Loui Eriksson, defenceman Joe Morrow, forward Reilly Smith, and forward Matt Fraser.

The controversial trade had it’s speculated reasons as to why the deal went through, but no official word was released by any … Keep Reading

Top 5 Best Trades In Bruins History

The Big Bad Bruins' explosive trio of the late 1960s and mid-'70s propelled Boston to two Stanley Cups.

( Photo Credits: Frank Lennon / Toronto Star / Getty Images )
By Liz Rizzo | Follow me on Twitter: @pastagrl88

There’s a passion for hockey in Boston and there is an undying loyalty among fans. A loyalty that has more than once been tested when its GM would make some questionable moves. As discussed in last weeks article, we took a look at some of the worst trades made … Keep Reading

Broadcasting the Bruins: The Men Behind The Mic

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @Evan007onTV

Becoming “the voice” of a sports franchise is a feat and career accomplishment not many ever achieve. But for hockey fans, especially ones in the Hub of Hockey, those particular voices have shaped the foundation of our fandom down to its very core. Whether you grew up cheering on The Kraut Line, rooting throughout the Original Six … Keep Reading

Welcome Back To Boston: Best Bruins Reunions!

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @Evan007onTV

Forget Mr. Gabe Kotter, it’s time to “Welcome Back” a few fan favorites (or forgetfuls) of the Bruins who took two turns thru town during their illustrious careers wearing the spoked-B. From players to coaches to player-coaches, even a couple of broadcasters and general managers, these Bruins enjoyed lengthy hockey careers with stints in Boston separated … Keep Reading

Top 5 Worst Trades In Bruins History

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By Liz Rizzo Follow me on Twitter @pastagrl88

As one of the oldest franchises in the NHL, the Boston Bruins have produced the leagues most legendary players from Orr to Esposito. In their long, storied history, there have been some stellar trades (Ray Bourque, anyone?) along with a few head-scratching moves made by the powers that be.  These very moves left … Keep Reading

Happy World Emoji Day, Bruins Fans!

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @Evan007onTV

In honor of today’s date on the calendar being the actual calendar date in your phone or computer’s “emoji” list (you know, those goofy little faces, figures & icons that have taken the place of meaningful words, phrases and communication tools), I present to you one of the most iconic and memorable plays in all of hockey … Keep Reading

A Brief History Of Providence, Hockey, And The Bruins

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Image Courtesy of the RI Reds Heritage Society

By: Jen Stasio Coombe | Follow Me On Twitter @hockeygirl2976

Providence has had a long and storied history with ice hockey. One which dates to December 1926 when the Rhode Island Reds played the Springfield Indians in the now-defunct Canadian-American Hockey League (C-AHL).  While the Reds lost heartily that day, the fervor for the game that was never to be quenched.  At … Keep Reading

My Bruins Stanley Cup Runneth Over!

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @Evan007onTV

With each passing off-season day, hockey fans pining for the puck’s return can at least find entertainment in the weekly stories about where their sport’s most cherished chalice–The Stanley Cup–is going or has already gone. For, it’s a Summer tradition for the winning team’s players to take it on a myriad of individual journeys — from hometowns … Keep Reading

Bruins Coaches & Scouts Positively Impact Young Players

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @Evan007onTV

What do the coaches and scouts of the NHL Bruins and Julius Caesar have in common? Well, besides having an affinity for all things black and gold, they are both believers in an old Roman proverb:

“Usus magister est optimus.”

Thanks to the four years of high school Latin I took while back in the Berkshires of … Keep Reading

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