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The Kitchener Kids: The Story of the Bruins’ Kraut Line

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

In 1921, Kitchener, Ontario, had a population of 21,763 people. From those 21,763 people came three childhood friends who would become one of the most dominant lines in Boston Bruins history. Milt Schmidt, Bobby Bauer, and Woody Dumart, better known as the “Kraut Line,” would help transform the Bruins into one of … Keep Reading

Bruins’ Great Cooney Weiland Was Born on This Date

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

Happy birthday to former Boston Bruin standout Ralph ‘Cooney’ Weiland. The Seaforth, Ontario native was born in 1904 and played for the team from 1928-29 through 1931-32 and again from 1935-36 through 1938-39.

Weiland immediately became a full-time contributor to the Boston lineup in 1928-29 as a rookie, scoring eleven goals in 42 games. … Keep Reading

Bergeron’s Likely Farewell One of Boston’s Most Heartbreaking Exits 

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By: Tim Dumas | Follow me on Twitter @TimDumas  

Bobby Orr’s final game in a Bruins uniform included little fanfare. Larry Bird’s last game included no fanfare. Ted Williams’ final at-bat resulted in a home run, but he refused when the Fenway Park fans demanded a curtain call. Tom Brady’s last pass in a Patriots uniform was intercepted and returned for … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni: Happy Birthday Ed Harrison

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By: Andrew Lindroth | Follow me on Twitter! @andrewlindrothh

Ed Harrison was born on July 25th, 1927, in Mimico, Ontario, Canada. He began playing as a 17-year-old forward for the St.Michael’s Buzzers (OHA-Jr. B) and quickly racked up 16 goals and 30 points in just 11 games during the 1944-1945 season. His stellar performance earned him a promotion to the St. Michael’s … Keep Reading

On This Day In Bruins History: The Kraut Line!

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

Since so many of us hockey and Bruins fans are keeping our social distance during our current COVID-19 crisis, let’s take a look back at the “distant” past of our favorite franchise with a new feature series: “On This Day In Bruins History”!

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Honorable Bruins Birthday Mention – Murray Henderson

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By: Mark Allred             Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Murray Henderson  9-5-21

The big defenseman joined the Boston Bruins organization at the tail end of the 1944-45 season as he was close to the Boston area playing for the Boston Olympics. The Olympics played in the Eastern Hockey League and was one of the Bruins minor-pro affiliates that played close to … Keep Reading