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The Deepest Boston Bruins ‘Draft Classes’ of the Past

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

Sometimes the NHL draft can be hit or miss enterprise. Despite all of the personnel scouting and calibrating of player potential and organizational needs, no team is immune from a complete miscarriage of an entire draft year, where none of the selections ever see more than a cup of coffee in the NHL. 

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Bruins Alumni to Battle Comedy Series Cast in Shorsey Classic This Fall

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

The Boston Bruins alumni have their latest opponent lined up on the docket. However, this matchup comes with a twist. The B’s legends of the past won’t be suiting up against another National Hockey League alumni squad, and they won’t be scrimmaging themselves.

While Bruins alumni gear up for the Shorsey Classic, some … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni, Light Foundation Annual Game is About More than Hockey

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By: Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

When the Boston Bruins Alumni lace up the skates and take the ice for a game, it’s not for points, to move up in the standings, or even for awards, it’s to help an organization raise money and awareness for their charity. That was precisely the case when the black and gold of yesteryear took … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni, Light Foundation Faceoff for 8th Annual ‘Grudge Match’

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By: Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

For the past seven years, the Boston Bruins Alumni and Matt Light Foundation All-Stars have laced up the skates and faced off in a benefit game to support The Light Foundation in their mission to help young people on their leadership journey. This year the game will take place at Warrior Ice Arena on Sunday, … Keep Reading

Bruins Help Boston “K Cancer” with Jimmy Fund!

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

“Boston joining as one.”

When it comes to raising awareness, fighting cancer and giving back to the local community, Boston teams love joining together as a family.

And the Bruins, right beside the Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots, showed that patriotic and familial spirit by being a part of the Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon to “K Cancer” … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthday: April 13th, Ken Hodge Jr.

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On April 13th, Bruins Alum Ken Hodge Jr will celebrate his 56th birthday. He began playing for his high-school team as a 16-year-old forward for the St. John’s Prep Eagles (High-MA) and played for two years, appearing in 44 games and recording 47-71-118 numbers. After graduating, he entered the 1984 NHL Entry Draft … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Birthday Mentions: January 25th

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By: Amy Tolman | Follow me on Twitter @amy7594

Several Boston Bruins Alumni share January 25th birthdays, and we honor them in this article. They are Fern Flaman, Aut Erickson, Bill O’Dwyer, Bob Sweeney, Martin Samuelsson, and Rick Adduono. We start with Hockey Hall of Famer Fern Flaman.

Fern Flaman

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Fern “Fernie” Flaman was born on January 25, 1927, in  Dysart, Saskatchewan, Canada. Flaman played … Keep Reading

Charity Endeavors | Boston Bruins Edition

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By Liz Rizzo | Follow me on Twitter @ pastagrl88

With the Boston Bruins officially out of the running for the Stanley Cup this year and life returning somewhat normal for the team, the organization has continued with their noted charity efforts. In case you missed it, those personalities involved with the Bruins team have raised money in recent outings.

As the COVID-19 Pandemic continuing to … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni: Happy Birthday Bob Beers

By: Andrew Lindroth | Follow me on Twitter @andrewlindrothh

Happy 53rd Birthday To Former Boston Bruins Defenceman Bob Beers!

Bob Beers was born on May 20th, 1967, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He began playing juniors as an 18-year-old defenceman for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres (NYJHL) in 1985 after being drafted by the Boston Bruins in the tenth-round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. After playing one season in juniors, the 6’0, … Keep Reading