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Drew Johnson

I cover the Boston Bruins and NCAA Hockey here at The Hockey Writers. Born and raised 10 miles north of Boston, I developed a love for the game of ice hockey at a very young age. There's really nothing better than this sport, though steak is a close second.

Bobby Orr’s Flying Goal

Drew Johnson | November 21, 2022

You’ve probably heard of Bobby Orr. Widely considered the best defenseman to ever play the game, and even considered by some the best player ever, the legendary No. 4 took his…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Hockey History

Bruins Got Only Treats, No Tricks, in October

Drew Johnson | October 31, 2019

After a heartbreaking Game 7 loss in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final, many wondered how the Boston Bruins would respond. Playing deep into June can be draining, but ending that…

Categories Boston Bruins

Bruins 3 Stars of the Week: Oct. 8-14

Drew Johnson | October 14, 2019

The Boston Bruins find themselves with a 5-1-0 record. In a very competitive Atlantic Division, it’s just what the team needs to start the 2019-20 season. A 4-3 win over…

Categories Boston Bruins

Bruins 3 Stars of the Week: Oct. 3-5

Drew Johnson | October 7, 2019

The redemption tour is off to a great start. The Boston Bruins began the 2019-20 campaign with two wins over the Dallas Stars and Arizona Coyotes. The 3-1 win against…

Categories Boston Bruins

Bruins Have Multiple Options for Studnicka

Drew Johnson | September 19, 2019

After re-signing Charlie McAvoy to a three-year deal and Brandon Carlo to a two-year deal, the Boston Bruins have their core under wraps and under the salary cap. However, the…

Categories Bruins Prospects

NHL 20 Player Ratings: Bruins

Drew Johnson | September 12, 2019

Gearing up for the release on Sept. 13, EA Sports slowly revealed the overall ratings of the Top 50 players in NHL 20. The highest-ranking members of this list are…

Categories Boston Bruins, Video Games

Recchi’s Lasting Impact on the Bergeron, Bruins

Drew Johnson | August 9, 2019

When you hear the name Mark Recchi, you think of the 10 seasons he spent with the Philadelphia Flyers. You think of the three championships he won with the Pittsburgh…

Categories Boston Bruins, Editor's Choice

Could This Be Chara’s Last Season?

Drew Johnson | August 3, 2019

Though he’s played with two other NHL teams throughout his storied career, it often feels as though Zdeno Chara has been a lifelong Boston Bruin. He has borne the captain’s…

Categories Boston Bruins

Can Clifton Overcome a Clogged Bruins Blue Line?

Drew Johnson | July 26, 2019

A two-way defenseman with one assist in 19 regular-season appearances. The stats don’t scream NHL-ready, but Connor Clifton is just that. His presence on the ice only aided the Boston…

Categories Boston Bruins

NHL 20 Gameplay Trailer: Features & Analysis

Drew Johnson | July 17, 2019

EA Sports released the official gameplay trailer for NHL 20, the newest installment in their long-running series. It highlights the newest additions they are making to the game by describing…

Categories Video Games

Bruins’ Bjork on Thin Ice

Drew Johnson | June 29, 2019

Anders Bjork has had a rough start to his NHL career. During his rookie season in 2017-18, the then-21-year-old nabbed a starting role from the get go. He appeared in…

Categories Boston Bruins

Bruins: 3 Ways to Create Cap Space

Drew Johnson | June 24, 2019

The beauty of hockey is that the season is never truly over. Just a week separated from their Game 7 loss in the Stanley Cup Final, the Boston Bruins found…

Categories Boston Bruins, Editor's Choice
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