When the Bruins introduced Peter Chiarelli as their new general manager May 31, executive vice president Charlie Jacobs said the front office was committed to winning and getting the Original Six franchise back on track. Yesterday; the Bruins took a very large step in that direction 6 feet 9 inches to be exact when they …
This Day In Hockey History-May 27, 2011-Bruins Beat Lightning in Game 7, Advance to Stanley Cup
BOSTON – Vezina Trophy finalist Tim Thomas stopped every shot and gave the Boston Bruins a chance for the big est prize of all – the Stanley Cup. Forget their 20-year absence from the finals. Don’t talk about their epic playoff collapse of last season. And certainly don’t men -tion their powerless power play. None …
This Day In Hockey History-March 12, 2005-(VIDEO)Chara Pounds Hinote
This Day In Hockey History-March 8, 2011-Zdeno Chara Max Pacioretty Hit Boston Montreal
THE CANADIAN PRESS A dangerous hit and a scary injury to one of their teammates had the Montreal Canadiens more concerned than excited after their latest victory. Max Pacioretty was sent to hospital after being checked into the glass head first by Boston’s Zdeno Chara late in the second period of Montreal’s 4-1 victory against …
This Day In Hockey History-February 24, 2022-(VIDEO)Chara Breaks NHL Record For Games By Defenceman
Zdeno Chara broke the NHL record for games by a defenceman on February 24, 2022. The seven-time All-Star was on the ice for the opening faceoff against San Jose for his 1,652nd regular-season game. He broke the mark set by Hall of Famer Chris Chelios. “I would like to start by thanking Chris Chelios,” Chara …
This Day In Hockey History-February 18, 2011- Bruins Acquire Kaberle, Peverly
The Boston Bmins, looking to bolster their blueline for a Stanley Cup run, acquired defenseman Tomas Kaberle from the Toronto Maple Leafs, and in a separate deal, shipped out forward Blake Wheeler and D Mark Stuart to the Atlanta Thrashers for forward Rich Reverly and Boris Valabik. Boston sent prospect Joe Colborne and two draft …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 24, 2001-Kovalchuk first Russian No. 1 Overall, Senators trade Yashin and select Spezza No. 2
SUNRISE, Fla. – Ilya Kovalchuk intends to play immediately for the Atlanta Thrashers, who made the muscular and showboating winger the first Russian ever to go No. 1 in the annual draft. “I will do the best I can to make this team a lot better and a lot stronger,” the 6-foot-2 Kovalchuk said through …