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Before the Zamboni, There Was the Bruins’ Ice Crew

(Photo Credit: Richard Merrill / Boston Public Library)

By: Camryn Meece | Follow me on Twitter / X @MeeceCamryn

For many hockey fans, the Zamboni is almost as much a part of the game as the players themselves. When it comes onto the ice during an intermission, it often draws the attention of fans in the stands, especially younger ones who watch it circle the rink. Over the years, the … Keep Reading

On This Day In Bruins History: January 1st

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By: Amy Tolman | Follow Me On Twitter @amy7594

On January 1, 1954, Frank Zamboni, who was the inventor of the best-known ice surfacing machine for that time, and assistant Robert Skrak demonstrated a very early version of the unit to Boston Garden Arena management. The Bruins ordered one and became the first National Hockey League franchise to use the machine … Keep Reading