Author archives: Mike Miccoli

Author: Mike Miccoli

Mike Miccoli has covered the Boston Bruins for three years with TheHockeyWriters.com and is a credentialed member of the media for all Bruins' home games. As a former player, coach and official, Miccoli has been around the game of hockey since the age of three. Along with his work on THW, Miccoli has also been published in the New England Hockey Journal, Improper Bostonian magazine and on BostInnovation.com. You can follow him at twitter.com/mikemiccoli.

Bruins Keep Momentum Going with Game 1 Win

Posted by: Mike Miccoli

in Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Playoffs, Uncategorized

17 May 2013

2013 NHL Playoffs, Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, Derek Stepan, Henrik Lundqvist, new york rangers, Patrice Bergeron, Ryan McDonagh, Torey Krug, Tuukka Rask, Zdeno Chara

On Thursday night, fans were treated to 60+ minutes of hockey between two teams days removed from a grueling seven-game series in the first round of the 2013 NHL postseason. For the first 40 minutes of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, it was pretty obvious that both the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers were feeling the effects of their Game 7s played on Monday night. It was sloppy hockey from two tired teams in a game that seemed to be headed for irrelevancy, surely not to be remembered in playoff folklore for it’s thrilling moments and edge-of-your seat exciting.

Things changed in the third period, but hey, that’s nothing new–especially for the Bruins.

Boston Bruins: What It Was Like to Cover Game 7

A lifeless Bruins team rose from mediocrity to play their hearts out for one another and for themselves. They battled back from a three-goal deficit with 10 minutes to play in the game to force an overtime. The confidence and energy of the players on the ice were as high as any time in the playoffs thus far. The Bruins were winning Game 7. And nobody saw it coming. Not even me.

How the Bruins Can Eliminate the Maple Leafs in Game 6

The Boston Bruins can’t play like they did in Game 5 because if they do, there’s going to be a Game 7 and if there’s a Game 7–well, that’s not good.

The team has this problem with complacency. They start out strong, get ahead of their opponents, and then they stop. Everything stops, actually. They stop skating, stop hitting, and stop any type of effort that helps them to maintain a lead. It has been apparent in games this season and now the Bruins are doing it in the playoffs.

So here we go again.

Bruins Shouldn’t Panic About Game 3

By Mike Miccoli In Game 2 on Saturday night, the story wasn’t that the Bruins couldn’t keep up the momentum, it was that the Maple Leafs played on a higher level, looking like a different team than Game 1. As for the Bruins? Well, they just weren’t good enough. Make no mistake about it though, ...

No More Excuses: The Bruins Can Play

Posted by: Mike Miccoli

in Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs

2 May 2013

2013 NHL Playoffs, Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, David Krejci, James Reimer, James van Riemsdyk, Johnny Boychuk, Peter Chiarelli, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tuukka Rask, Wade Redden

The Bruins were hitting, shooting the puck, connecting their passes and bringing a whole other level of intensity in Wednesday’s Game 1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

So, about flipping that switch.

Bruins Continue to Honor Boston

Posted by: Mike Miccoli

in Boston Bruins

21 Apr 2013

Boston Marathon

This past week, we’ve felt sadness, fear, pride and togetherness. Bostonians bonded together, remembering those lost or hurt and doing our best to honor their memories. We tried to return to normalcy after Marathon Monday, but we’re sent sailing back into chaos late Thursday night and into Friday. But on Saturday, we could breathe again. We dubbed first responders, members of the armed forces, local and state police and those that we lost, heroes.

Are The Boston Bruins Fooling Everyone?

Posted by: Mike Miccoli

in Boston Bruins

12 Apr 2013

2013 Playoffs

The Boston Bruins say they’re confident. They’ve been doing plenty of talking this season, but it’s just about time they begin listening to themselves.

Analyzing Jaromir Jagr’s First Game as a Boston Bruin

Posted by: Mike Miccoli

in Boston Bruins

5 Apr 2013

Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, Jaromir Jagr, New Jersey Devils, Tyler Seguin

It’s been awhile since the Boston Bruins acquired an all-star of this caliber.

You know, the type of player that people take notice of from the minute they step on for a change. The type of player who gets an ovation whenever he touches the puck. The type of player who has to be the last player to hit the ice, even after the back-up goaltender (yes, this happened).

That’s the type of player Jaromir Jagr is and that’s kind of what it was like in his first game as a Bruin on Thursday night.

Quick Hits: A Bigger Loss For The Bruins In Win Over Senators

Posted by: Mike Miccoli

in Boston Bruins

3 Apr 2013

Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, Jaromir Jagr, Nathan Horton, Patrice Bergeron, Tyler Seguin

In a mere six hours, the Bruins acquired future Hall of Famer Jaromir Jagr, edged out a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators where they managed to put 50 shots on net, and inched a point closer to catching the Montreal Canadiens for first place in the Northeast Division.

So why does it feel like the Bruins lost tonight?

Waking Up in Boston to Jarome Iginla in Pittsburgh

Posted by: Mike Miccoli

in Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames

28 Mar 2013

Boston Bruins, Brendan Morrow, Calgary Flames, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Jarome Iginla, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby

Jarome Iginla is a Boston Bruin–at least that’s what you thought if you went to bed before midnight, much like I did.

In a strange turn of events, he’s not. In case you haven’t already heard, the Penguins swooped in and acquired Iginla in a shocking last minute deal. Iginla chose to waive his no-trade clause for Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and a 13-game winning streak over a team that can’t hold a lead in the 3rd period. Iginla chose to be a supporting cast member rather than the go-to guy in a pivotal game. Iginla wants to win a Stanley Cup, after all.