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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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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Canucks
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, following the Boston Bruins decision to fire Jim Montgomery as head coach, one scribe says it’s inevitable that the team will make trades as the season rolls along. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers may have lost Zach Hyman after he didn’t return to Tuesday’s game in the third period. The Toronto Maple Leafs are down Max Domi, and there is more information coming to light regarding J.T. Miller’s leave from the Vancouver Canucks. Bruins to Start Selling Depth Pieces in Trades Fluto Shinzawa appeared on the What Chaos! podcast and said he believes the Bruins will…

Meet the Boston Bruins’ Interim Head Coach Joe Sacco
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On Tuesday afternoon, the Boston Bruins announced that they had fired head coach Jim Montgomery following an 8-9-3 start to the 2024-25 season. They also announced that assistant coach Joe Sacco would serve as interim head coach for the team effective immediately. As of the announcement, Boston holds an 8-9-3 record, and they haven’t been able to stay on a consistent trend. Following the Bruins’ 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night, their third in a row, a change behind the bench appeared imminent, at least to WEEI’s Scott McLaughlin. Related: Bruins Part Ways With Head Coach…

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 20
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This is a pretty important date for Boston in National Hockey League history. Nov. 20 has also been rather kind to players and fans in Toronto and Philadelphia, as well. Two legendary goaltenders got their numbers retired in the same ceremony, and one of the legends in Detroit accomplished something only one other player had in league history. So, let’s start our daily trip back in time to revisit all the best this date has given us. Old School Bruins Memories The Boston Garden was one of the most historic arenas in the history of the NHL, and on Nov….

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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.