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Bruins Alumni Birthdays: December 7th, Gerry Cheevers

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On December 7th, NHL Hall of Famer and former Bruins goaltender Gerry Cheevers will be turning 81. Cheevers played 12 seasons for Boston (1965-1972, 1975-1980) and won two Stanley Cups in 1970 and 1972. Toronto initially drafted Cheevers in 1961, but Boston acquired Chevers in 1965 in the Intra-League Draft. Throughout his 12 seasons … Keep Reading

Should The Bruins Retire Tim Thomas’ Number?

By Joe Chrzanowski  |  Follow Me on Twitter @jchrz19

Whenever hockey fans get together to discuss whether a certain player’s number should be retired, the conversation is bound to get hot and heavy. When that player happens to be a goaltender, the discussion seems to be even more heated than it normally is for some reason? I’m not sure whether it is as simple as because goalies wear such a … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni: Happy Birthday Marco Baron

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

Happy 61st Birthday to Former Boston Bruins Goalie Marco Baron!!

Marco Baron was born on April 8th, 1959 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He started his junior career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) at the age of sixteen with the Montreal Juniors. Baron played four seasons with the Juniors up until the 1978-79 season. He can be considered … Keep Reading

On This Day In Bruins History: Birthday Boy Bernie Parent!

By: Evan Michael  |  Follow Me On Twitter @00EvanMichael

“It’s been a beautiful ride. It’s just awesome. You have to remember to be grateful.”

That’s how Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender (class of ’84) Bernie Parent described his award-winning — and Cup-winning — career during the NHL Awards ceremony in 2017 — a career that began in Boston when he debuted for the Bruins way back during the 1965-66 season.… Keep Reading

On This Day In Bruins History: Jacques Plante!

A Look at the Bruins in the Hockey Hall of Fame(Photo Credit: NHL.com)

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

It’s not too often a legendary Montreal Canadiens goaltender can also share the spotlight in Boston Bruins history. Even if only for a minute.

That’s exactly what happened when NHL Hall of Famer Jacques Plante was traded to the B’s in the twilight of his hockey career in early 1973. And on this day — March 28th — … Keep Reading

The Greatest Goalies In Bruins History

Gerry Cheevers mask(Photo credits: Third String Goalie)

By: Liz Rizzo | Follow me on Twitter @pastagrl88

As the Bruins return to the ice after enjoying a mandatory bye-week, news came that goalie Tuukka Rask will be placed on injured reserve after suffering a concussion in a collision with Rangers forward Filip Chytil.  Up until that unfortunate incident, Rask had been enjoying a streak of great playing in the net and … Keep Reading

Happy (Gilmore) Halloween, Bruins Fans!

 

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By: Evan Michael  |  Follow Me On Twitter @EVAN007onTV

As a Bruins hockey fan, as a Halloween costume fanatic, and as someone with a comedy movie fandom… you won’t find me “Happier” than when I’m supporting all things Happy Gilmore (and B’s) for the sporting holiday season.

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That’s why I paid tribute to my favorite team and one of my … Keep Reading

Bruins Goalie MASKuerade!

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @Evan007onTV

We don’t need no education … about the history of goalie masks in Boston. That’s because the Bruins franchise basically made wearing them into an art form over the years, truly showing how form and function can go hand-in-hand (better yet, glove-and-blocker?) with captivating cages meant not only to protect, but also promote, the face of Keep Reading

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