VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Tim Thomas was never the Golden Boy. You kidding? He didn’t start a game in the NHL until he was 28 and he didn’t become anyone’s regular goalie until he was 31. Until very recently, he would have been recognized on the street in Finland more readily than in downtown Boston. …
This Day In Hockey History-June 2, 2013-Boston Bruins Pittsburgh Penguins rivalry has colourful past
Black and gold uniforms caused Sinden to see red Boston – The Bruins play their next game sometime before the World Series (Saturday in Pittsburgh, to be precise), and in an effort to deliver all things Bruins-Penguins, we ask you to hop into the Jerry Trupiano Wayback Machine for some history of this rivalry: The …
This Day In Hockey History-June 1, 1976-Bobby Orr Leaves Boston Bruins, Becomes Free Agent
There are 30 major league hockey teams spread across the United States and Canada, and all but one received the following telegram yesterday: “As of today, Bobby Orr is a free agent. If you are interested in acquiring his services for the future, please contact me at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal, on June 7. …
This Day In Hockey History-April 4, 1989-Craig Janney Skills Apparent Even With Injuries
By JIM SHEA Courant Staff Writer 05 Apr 1989, Wed Hartford Courant (Hartford, Connecticut) Last season, Craig Janney tiptoed around the Bruins locker room as if the carpet were weaved of cactus. Shy by nature and aware he had to prove he was of NHL caliber, all the Enfield native wanted was find a niche …
This Day In Hockey History-March 8, 1988-Bruins Trade Courtnall, Ranford to Edmonton For Andy Moog
Bruins trade two for Moog By Michael Vega and Kevin Paul Dupont Globe Staff The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) With a little more than 18 hours remaining until today’s 3 p.m. trading deadline, the Bruins consummated a three-player trade with Edmonton last night that brought goaltender Andy Moog to Boston in exchange for left-wing Geoff …
Bobby Orr Considered At Forward During First Training Camp-This Day In Hockey History-September 19, 1966
During his first training camp in September of 1966, Bobby Orr was already being touted as a potential savior for the Boston Bruins. The Oshawa Generals all-star defenseman finished in 3rd place in OHL scoring during the 1965-66 season, with 38 goals, 56 assists and 94 points. That was one more point than the Montreal …
Orr Stays On Defense-This Day In Hockey History-September 16, 1966
Orr Stays On Defense-This Day In Hockey History-September 16, 1966