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Dit Clapper

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 12

Matthew Zator | February 12, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 13 Boston and Chicago are two of the charter U.S cities in the National Hockey League, and both of…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: There’s Only One 20-Year Man (For Now)

Rick Cole | September 27, 2015

Throughout the annals of National Hockey League history, only one man has lasted for 20 seasons at the big-league level. This season two men, Gordie Howe and Bill Gadsby, will…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Hockey History

Book Review: Dit Clapper and the Rise of the Boston Bruins

Bob Mand | October 16, 2012

In Dit: Dit Clapper and The Rise Of The Boston Bruins, authors Stewart Richardson and Richard LeBlanc illustrate the life and career of one of the great players in hockey’s…

Categories Boston Bruins, Hockey Books, Hockey History

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