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By: Amy Tolman | Follow me on Twitter @amy7594
On January 18, 1958, Willie O’Ree made his debut not only as a member of the Boston Bruins but also being the first black hockey player in the National Hockey League. That night the Bruins beat Montreal 3-0. In the 1957-58 season, O’Ree only played in two games and then returned for the 1960-61 season. In his two … Keep Reading
By: Craig Eagles | Follow Me On Twitter @Eags37
The Boston Bruins have always had a pipeline to the Canadian Maritimes. From Willie O’Ree and Gerry Ouellette to Bob Joyce, Glen Murray, Brad Marchand, Adam McQuaid, and even Don Sweeney, the Maritimes has always served the Black and Gold well.
In recent years the Maritimes has become a hotspot for producing fantastic NHL prospects. Given … Keep Reading
By: Patrick Donnelly | Follow me on Twitter @PatDonn12
The Boston Bruins and team president Cam Neely announced Tuesday that the organization will retire number 22 in honor of Wille O’Ree. The ceremony is set to take place on Feb. 18 before Boston’s game against the New Jersey Devils, according to the team.
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
By: Liz Rizzo | Follow me on Twitter @pastagrl88
The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian awards given in the United States. The medal is given to those individuals or groups “who have performed an achievement that has an impact on American history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient’s field long after the … Keep Reading
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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @00EvanMichael
Whether it was Boston Strong or more recently Hometown Heroes, Bruins players have always made it a point to stand up for what they believe is right during the playing of the National Anthem at TD Garden.
A statement from the Boston Bruins players: pic.twitter.com/Ge10yy8y7q
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) July 28, 2020
Now, in the midst … Keep Reading
By Josh Houreas|follow me on Twitter @JHoureas
Ever since 1924, the Boston Bruins have entertained the fans of New England on the ice and around the country. Since then, the pioneers of professional American Hockey have dazzled fans on the ice. So decade by Decade lets take a look at the best moments in Bruins history.
While … Keep Reading
By: Lucas Pearson | Follow Me On Twitter @LucasPearson_
Former Boston Bruin (and more prominently Calgary Flame) Jarome Iginla has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The 20-year veteran was able to make it into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
Originally drafted 11th overall by the Dallas Stars, Iginla was traded to the Calgary Flames before stepping … Keep Reading
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By: Liz Rizzo | Follow me on Twitter @pastagrl88
The Congressional Gold Medal is awarded to those that “have performed an achievement that has an impact on American history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient’s field long after the achievement.” Only eight athletes have ever received that honor, and this year if the … Keep Reading
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By: Liz Rizzo | Follow me on Twitter @pastagrl88
A pioneer in the NHL, Boston Bruins Willie O’Ree reflected recently on what Black History Month meant to him and to the sport of hockey. O’Ree broke ground in 1958 when he became the first black player to play in the NHL. In a recent essay that he wrote for NHL.com, O’Ree reflected on the … Keep Reading
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