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Posts About "Ray Bourque"

25 Years Later: The FoxTrax Glowing Puck Makes Its Debut

25 Years Later: The FoxTrax Glowing Puck Makes Its Debut

January 23rd, 2021 Boston was a great place to be in January 1996. The World Juniors wrapped up with Jarome Iginla leading Canada to gold, and Ray Bourque put on a memorable show at the NHL All-Star Game. And Fox gave us the glowing puck. I had already been in Boston for three or four days at the NHL All-Star FanFest. It wasn’t much different than...
They Wore It Once: Bruins Players and Their Unique Numbers

They Wore It Once: Bruins Players and Their Unique Numbers

January 19th, 2021 Probably the most memorable sweater number retirement ceremony in Boston Bruins history occurred on Dec. 3, 1987 when Raymond Bourque surprises the legendary Phil Esposito and delighted the fans at the old Boston Garden. Bourque removed his number 7 sweater, the one Esposito made famous, to reveal that he would now be wearing number 77...
Avalanche Cup Runs Built by Timely Trades From Lacroix

Avalanche Cup Runs Built by Timely Trades From Lacroix

January 13th, 2021 Sometimes, you have to make your own luck. The Colorado Avalanche notoriously won a Stanley Cup in their first year after shifting to Denver from the Quebec Nordiques. The Avalanche won their second championship just five seasons later. While Colorado was tremendously fortunate to inherit a team on the cusp of something great,...
Ray Bourque – A Long Way to the Stanley Cup

Ray Bourque – A Long Way to the Stanley Cup

December 28th, 2020 When talking about all-time greats in hockey, there are a few names that come to mind. Wayne Gretzky. Bobby Orr. Mario Lemieux. Among those greats, one defenseman had arguably the best career an NHL defender has ever had. He collected records, trophies, and ultimately ended up as one player the entire hockey world was cheering for....
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 28

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 28

December 28th, 2020 This date in National Hockey League history included some big names in Montreal and Pittsburgh having huge nights. Plus, some impressive streaks were stopped and started, the league had a Russian invasion and a pair of innovative Hall of Famers were born. Let’s fire up the hockey time machine to take our daily trip throughout the...
Revisiting the Bruins' Final Shortened Season at Boston Garden

Revisiting the Bruins' Final Shortened Season at Boston Garden

December 27th, 2020 With the NHL agreeing to a shortened 56 game schedule this past week, the Boston Bruins look to repeat on an impressive 2020 campaign. Boston finished first in the Atlantic division with 100 points (44-14-12) and won a round in the playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes. However, their season came to an astounding halt after the...
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 3

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 3

December 3rd, 2020 This date in National Hockey League history has seen a little bit of everything. There were a handful of firsts throughout the league, from first goals to first overtime wins. Some all-time greats racked up hat tricks while some others reached personal milestones and set new records. A Historic Date in Boston Just two days after...
Top 5 All-Time Avalanche Trades

Top 5 All-Time Avalanche Trades

November 4th, 2020 Over the past 25 seasons since they moved from Quebec in 1995, the Colorado Avalanche have made a handful of trades whose legacy was felt for seasons after the transaction itself. This list will discuss the five franchise-defining trades in Avalanche history (not Quebec Nordiques, so the Peter Forsberg/Eric...
McAvoy Shows Tremendous Potential to Be Next Bruins Star

McAvoy Shows Tremendous Potential to Be Next Bruins Star

October 30th, 2020 Comparisons have been made between Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy and the legendary Ray Bourque since McAvoy made his NHL debut in the 2017 Playoffs. McAvoy has been touted the next Bourque and, three seasons later, those predictions are still on the right track. There's still a lot up in the air regarding the team's roster....
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 25

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 25

October 25th, 2020 The National Hockey League’s highest-scoring defenseman ever took his place at the top of the list on this date. Also, there has been a ton of memorable moments, on Oct. 25, for the league’s “Original Six” franchises. Bourque Takes the Top Spot Ray Bourque made NHL history, on Oct. 25, 2000, as he picked up two assists in...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 8

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 8

October 8th, 2020 Oct. 8 is another extremely busy day in National Hockey League history. One of its greatest players ever signed his first professional contract. This date has seen a little bit of everything including some big moments in California and Montreal, a new fixation with rats and the league’s first-ever third-generation player. Red Wings...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 4

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 4

October 4th, 2020 One of the biggest trades of the 1990s went down on this date, altering the path of two National Hockey League franchises. Also, a new team joined the ranks, one of the greatest defensemen in history got his number retired and a trio of Hockey Hall of Famers all earn their first points on the same night. Oilers Trade Messier to New...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 2

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 2

October 2nd, 2020 This has been a very busy day in National Hockey League history. The greatest offensive defenseman ever took his place at the top of the goals list, a new franchise debuted, multiple captains were named and a season began in Europe. Bourque Sets the High Mark Ray Bourque had pretty much done everything a defenseman could by the...
Every NHL Team's All-Time Leader in Points

Every NHL Team's All-Time Leader in Points

September 14th, 2020 It means something to have a good NHL career. For players, numbers and success are everything. After all, that’s what defines a players career when they decide to hang them up. That’s what they are remembered for - the trophies, the awards and the career totals statistically. But it’s something else to hold a place within a...
Bruins Showdown: Ray Bourque vs. Zdeno Chara

Bruins Showdown: Ray Bourque vs. Zdeno Chara

August 25th, 2020 Ray Bourque and Zdeno Chara are both Boston Bruins legends. Bourque had one of the most accurate shots in National Hockey League history and wore the captain's C for much of his time in Boston. Chara currently holds the record for the hardest shot at the NHL skills competition and has donned the C since he first signed with the...
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