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Former Bruin Johnny McKenzie Was Born on This Date

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

On this date in 1937, John McKenzie was born in High River, Alberta. The popular Bruins’ agitator was a central figure in Boston’s championships of the early ‘70s.

After spending his early years with Chicago, Detroit, and New York, McKenzie found a home in Boston. The right-winger was traded from the Rangers to the Bruins … Keep Reading

Today in Bruins History: April 25th, 1972, Orr Leads Bruins to Sweep Blues in Semifinals

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On April 25th, 1972, the Bruins looked to complete the sweep against the St. Louis Blues and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. In Games 1-3, the Bruins were outscoring the Blues by a staggering 23-5, an impressive feat that would be more impressive with a game four win.

The Bruins started game four off with … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Alumni Birthday: September 19th Ed Westfall

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On September 19th, Defensive hockey specialist Ed Westfall will be celebrating his 81st birthday. Westfall played 18 seasons in the NHL, eleven for Boston and seven for the New York Islanders. In 1961 the Boston Bruins drafted Westfall, and he would prove his worth with the organization. In 1970 and 1972, Westfall would help prevail Boston … Keep Reading

Former Bruin And Two-Time Cup Winner Fred Stanfield Passes Away At 77

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

The Boston Bruins family is mourning the loss of former player and team leader Fred Stanfield who passed away on Monday at the age of 77.

In a statement released by the team, the B’s organization shared his career accomplishments while playing for the Black N’ Gold for six-and-a-half seasons:

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Happy Birthday To Bruins Legend Ken Hodge Sr.

Photo Credit:  Getty Images / Walter Looss Jr.

By: Mark Allred   |   Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

On this day in Boston Bruins history, we celebrate the birthday of Garden Legend and former 50 goal scorer Ken Hodge. Born in Birmingham, England on June 25, 1944. Hodge got his start in the NHL with the Chicago Black Hawks after posting 127-137-264 numbers in the Ontario Hockey Association with the St. … Keep Reading