Carrie Salls
I am a 46-year-old journalist living in the greater Pittsburgh area with my husband and two cats. I am a proud Penn State University alum. Hockey is life. Not much else needs to be said.
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Bruins' Kampfer a True Team Player
January 23rd, 2020 Steven Kampfer has found a true niche in the National Hockey League. However, playing his unique role has surely required a determination and mental fortitude that makes him a unique asset to any team he's been on. A prime example of the highs and lows that have followed the veteran defenseman throughout a career that has spanned...
Bruins Need Kuraly to Step Up
January 14th, 2020 It all began on April 21, 2017. That was the date then-Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien elected to start a relatively unknown young prospect in Game 5 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in place of a struggling Ryan Spooner. Sean Kuraly found himself on the playoff roster that season because of a spate of injuries....
Bruins' Bjork Cracks Top Six
January 9th, 2020 Anders Bjork belongs in the NHL, and in Tuesday night's win over the Nashville Predators, he finally got a chance to show what he can do as a top-six forward. It's not hard to understand why the Boston Bruins wanted to take it slow with the 23-year-old winger. He was eased back into regular action after the talented forward missed...
Bruins' Keys to Success in 2020
January 4th, 2020 Although they fell just short of the ultimate goal, 2019 was a pretty good year for the Boston Bruins. The team also started off the 2019-20 season with a bang but has faltered of late. Despite the December skid, the Bruins sit well atop the Atlantic Division standings, and halfway through the season look poised for another playoff...
NHL's 5 Best Agitators of the Decade
December 30th, 2019 The National Hockey League is well-known for its fights. For years, every team had a few players that were not only willing to fight to stand up for teammates, but who knew the only reason they were on the team was to play the tough-guy role. Times have changed. Sure, there are still plenty of fights, but the days of roster spots...
Bruins: Not Over Stanley Cup Final Loss?
December 27th, 2019 Throughout the 2018-19 season, one thing was obvious about the Boston Bruins: this group of guys wanted to play, and win, for each other. Although the team fell just short of accomplishing its ultimate goal, this strong leadership and all-for-one mentality produced amazing results. Now, the Bruins are struggling. Yes, the team is...
