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It’s July 13, So Let’s Talk Hockey

Cameron Martin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:21:32 +0000

Today is quite possibly the worst day on the sports calendar, as the slate of professional sports events includes the MLB Home Run Derby and basically nothing else. I don’t despise the Derby, but it simply reminds me that we’re watching a lame exhibition instead of something meaningful. Given that, let’s look forward to something [...]

BC Hockey to Play at Fenway in New Year’s Day Winter Classic

Cameron Martin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:53:58 +0000

Metro’s Jeff Howe reports that Boston College will be the first college hockey team to participate in the NHL’s Winter Classic, set for Fenway Park on New Year’s Day, when the Bruins will also face either the Flyers (most likely) or the Capitals. BC’s opponent has not been determined, but Boston University has been mentioned as [...]

B’S Clean Up in Las Vegas

Paul Altmeyer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:10:24 +0000

The Bruins may have to clear out some space at the Garden, for they have a lot of hardware coming back from Sin City following the 2009 NHL Awards. Tim Thomas was named the Vezina Trophy Winner, recognizing him as the top netminder in the league. He also captured the William Jennings Trophy earlier in the [...]

Video: Classic Cam Neely ESPN Commercial

Cameron Martin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:48:08 +0000

This an oldy but a goodie, a retired Cam Neely jokingly bitching about the creation of ESPN News — something he would have loved while he was still playing. (H/T to Stanley Cup of Chowder) Other links of note today: * When should Rondo’s contract be extended? (Celtics Blog) * Video: Is Buchholz running out of patience at [...]

Bruins’ Fans Open Hockey-themed Bar in Fitchburg

Cameron Martin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:37:17 +0000

Wisely, Bernie Saulnier and Tommy Perla didn’t adorn their hockey-themed bar in Fitchburg with Bobby Orr photos on every wall. In an effort to appeal to the casual hockey fan (read: doesn’t watch the sport but enjoyed Slapshot), the two friends outfitted the Center Ice Bar & Grill with iconic pictures of actor Paul Newman [...]

Carolina defenseman Kaberle returns for Game 7 tonight

Cameron Martin — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:15:30 +0000

Frantisek Kaberle has not played since the fifth game of the New Jersey Devils series, but he is expected to be paired tonight with Niclas Wallin and replace Anton Babchuk, according to the News-Observer (N.C.). "I don’t think I’m going to be nervous," Kaberle said. "I don’t play for a while but I played a few [...]

Game Notes Haiku: Bruins Bring it back home…

Caveman & Bonesaw — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:24:58 +0000

Bergeron sparks B’s To another win; which brings the series back home Now we’re right back where we left off last year. Storming back from a 3-1 series deficit against a bunch of clowns with red in their jerseys. Let’s look for this year to turn out differently in game 7 as we’re a far superior team to [...]

The Bear Has Awakened

Paul Altmeyer — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:36:35 +0000

Faced with the prospect of making tee times at the North Shore’s best courses, the Bruins ditched their ‘month of May’ style and went back to their April form with a 4-0 win over the Hurricanes last night. Although the Canes still lead the series, 3-2, they may have made some crucial mistakes last [...]

Game Notes Haiku: Bruins still alive

Caveman & Bonesaw — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:51:52 +0000

Physical effort Leads to much improved chances and they’re not dead yet

Is it panic time for the Bruins?

Cameron Martin — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:23:19 +0000

Puck Daddy has a nice roundup of reaction to the Bruins/Canes series from around the interwebs, including takes from Bob Ryan, the Stanley Cup of Chowder and the Bruins Blog. What’s happening right now isn’t the Bruins’ failure: It’s the Hurricanes successfully playing their brand of intense forechecking and smart, responsible defense. And as we’ve mentioned [...]