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The Boston Bruins are the oldest US-based club in the National Hockey League, joining in 1924. They’ve won six Stanley Cups, tying them for fourth-most, and are one of the Original Six NHL clubs. Founded by Vermont grocer tycoon, Charles Francis Adams, former player and Montreal sports store manager Art Ross was the team’s first general manager. They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena. Their last Stanley Cup championship occurred in 2011.

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Bruins’ Marchand & DeBrusk Perfectly Create Space & Time

When it comes to hockey instruction, one point coaches tell forwards is that many times it’s a good idea to create space and time when heading down the ice into the offensive zone. Many youngsters, however, wind up blitzing down the ice as fast as possible. Or sometimes they may continue right into the teeth of the defense and get broken up. Well, any players who want to see how it’s executed at the highest level can watch the video below of the Boston Bruins’ Jake DeBrusk scoring on a feed from captain Brad Marchand 25 seconds into overtime to…

Zdeno Chara – 7 Cool Things About the Big Guy

When thinking about former NHL defender and future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, one word should come to mind. That word, as you might have guessed, is big. Whether it’s his big stature, his contributions to the team, or his contributions to the city he played hockey in, everything about Chara screams “big.” It’s for that reason that a player nearly seven feet tall deserves an article highlighting seven things about him that every hockey fan should know. 1. Chara Is a Large Human Being As mentioned, the first word that should come to mind when talking about Zdeno Chara…

Today in Hockey History: March 18

If you are a fan of the Original Six-era National Hockey League history, then March 18 is the date for you. Plenty of memories were made in Montreal, Boston, Detroit and Chicago over the years. Plus, some Hall of Famers put up some great performances over the years and a couple of Anaheim Ducks’ rookies made some history as well. Let’s take our daily trip back through the decades to see the best this date has brought us. Montreal Canadiens: The Leaders in Making History Howie Morenz scored five goals for his 10th career hat trick, on March 18, 1930,…

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Bruins FAQ

What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.