They Wore It Once: Bruins Players and Their Unique Numbers Scott Roche | January 19, 2024 Probably the most memorable sweater number retirement ceremony in Boston Bruins history occurred on Dec. 3, 1987, when Raymond Bourque surprised the legendary Phil Esposito and delighted the fans at…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 28 Matthew Zator | December 28, 2023 This date in National Hockey League history included some big names in Montreal and Pittsburgh having huge nights. Some impressive streaks were stopped and started, the league had a Russian…
Ray Bourque – A Long Way to the Stanley Cup Josh Bell | December 28, 2023 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…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 3 Matthew Zator | December 3, 2023 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.…
Notable NHL Captains Who Got Traded Ryan Gagne | November 30, 2023 *This article was originally published in Aug. 2021 The National Hockey League is a professional sports league and a business at the same time. The lines often get blurred, especially…
Andy Moog Inspired a Generation: A Career Retrospective Ryan Gagne | November 25, 2023 Andy Moog made his NHL debut with the Edmonton Oilers as a 20-year-old on Dec. 23, 1980, and appeared in seven regular season games. As an unproven rookie with limited…
Top 5 All-Time Avalanche Trades Kerry Collins | November 4, 2023 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…
7 Unbreakable Boston Bruins Records Ryan Gagne | October 28, 2023 The Boston Bruins will celebrate their centennial season in 2023-24, giving fans hundreds of opportunities to celebrate 100 years of professional hockey in New England. Whether we discuss the team’s…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 25 Matthew Zator | October 25, 2023 On this date, the NHL’s highest-scoring defenseman ever took his place at the top of the list. Also, the “Original Six” franchises have been very active. So, let’s hop aboard…
Bruins’ Leading Scorers by Decade Ryan Gagne | October 21, 2023 The Boston Bruins will celebrate 100 years of hockey in 2023-24, honoring the players from past eras aiming to bring back as many familiar faces as possible for ceremonies throughout…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 8 Matthew Zator | October 8, 2023 Oct. 8 is another extremely busy day in NHL history. One of its greatest players ever signed his first professional contract. This date has seen a little bit of everything,…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 4 Matthew Zator | October 4, 2023 One of the biggest trades of the 1990s went down on this date, altering the path of two NHL franchises. Also, a new team joined the ranks, one of the…