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Boston Bruin Vik Stasiuk Was Born on This Date

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

Vic Stasiuk was born in Lethbridge, Alberta. The six-foot left-wing played for Chicago and Detroit before being traded to the Boston Bruins in a multi-player deal on June 3, 1955. 

Stasiuk thrived on the famed ‘Uke’ line with Bronco Horvath and John Bucyk. All three  linemates had Ukrainian heritage and had previously played together in … Keep Reading

Happy Birthday to former Bruin Gregg Sheppard

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

Happy birthday to former Boston Bruins’ center Gregg Sheppard! The North Battleford, Saskatchewan native turns 75 today. 

The 5’8”, 170-pound center made an immediate impact as a rookie for the Bruins in 1972-73. His 24-26-50 over the course of 64 games placed him eighth on the team in offensive production, and he received the … Keep Reading

Bruins to honor 1972 Stanley Cup championship team ahead of game against Senators

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By: Melanie DaSilva | Follow me on Twitter @meldasilva9

The Boston Bruins are hosting a 50-year anniversary celebration of the 1972 Stanley Cup Championship team on Thursday before their game against the Ottawa Senators at 7 p.m.

The team beat the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals on May 11, 1972. The series marked Boston’s second win over the Rangers for … Keep Reading

Bruins vs Canadiens: The Definition Of The Word Rivalry.

By: Josh Houreas  |  Follow Me On Twitter @JHoureas

The Montreal Canadiens are one of, if not the oldest hockey team in the National Hockey League. The Boston Bruins are the pioneer American Franchise in the League.

On December 8th, 1924, a rivalry, unlike any other, was born.

And it would change the course of hockey history forever.

Part I: The Beginning 

Montreal won the first meeting between the two … Keep Reading

Willie O’Ree, Bruins Legend, Inducted Into HHOF

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @Evan007onTV

When the NHL celebrated its “Centennial Memories” campaign with 100 of the greatest moments in hockey history last Spring, many of the clips featured highlight-reel goals & saves, Stanley Cup championships & champions, and unforgettable interviews with living legends of the game. But one very specific clip — a tribute if you will — resonated not only all … Keep Reading

Bruins Players Set Example On The Ice & In The Community

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @Evan007onTV

If you’re a professional athlete, there’s a level of expectation from fans, media, and management to “give back.” After all, you’re playing sports for a living and making large sums of money for it. Life can be a whole heckuva lot harder. Yet, for players on the Boston Bruins — both past and present — … Keep Reading