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More Than Hockey: The Bruins Who Served

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

Over the years, several Boston Bruins players also served in the military. Some enlisted during wartime and stepped away from professional hockey, while others served before or after their playing careers. They represented different branches of the armed forces, including the United States Navy, the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), and the … Keep Reading

Johnny Peirson, Former Bruins Player and TV Analyst, Was Born on This Date

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

Johnny Peirson made his NHL debut in 1947 for the Boston Bruins. The right-winger made two NHL All-Star game appearances for Boston and played in three Stanley Cup Finals series.

Peirson scored 20+ goals four times in nine full seasons. His 27-25-52 over 52 games in 1949-50 was his most productive … Keep Reading