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Amazingly some people still calling for Bruins coach to be fired (IrishCentral)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:04:20 PDT

Almost unbelievably there are some Boston Bruins fans out there that want coach Claude Julien fired We take a look at a few of themClaude Julien - Boston Bruins coachSome folk are just never happy Despite the fact that Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien has been a large part of the reason hockey is now relevant again in Boston, there are people out there who are demanding he is fired #fireclaude is actually a 'thing' on Twitter, believe it or not READ MORE

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask punches Toronto player in face during game (IrishCentral)

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:48:55 PDT

Bruins goalkeeper takes care of business in the crease during the Boston versus Toronto playoff game seven last nightTuukka Rask - Boston Bruins keeperIncredible comeback by the Boston Bruins last night Playing game seven against Toronto, for a place in the conference semi finals, they were absolutely dead and buried down 1-4 late in the game The Maple Leafs were completely dominant to that point, and their fans were celebrating like maniacs on the streets of TorontoThe Bruins got one back to make it 2-4, however Toronto looked nailed-on to score and salt the game away on a fast-break READ MORE

Rousing anthem electrifies at start of Boston Bruins game, emotional crowd unites with rousing rendition - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:18:08 PDT

Before last night's game, Bruins regular Rene Rancourt gets the anthem started and then a passionate crowd takes it to the bridge (and further!)Pre-game scenes from last night's Boston Bruins gameThere is nothing worse than staged, stale and forced nationalism When it has to be encouraged, or cajoled out of a crowd of people, it is one of the ugliest sights around However, the flip side of that is that when it comes naturally, when a group of people with a common thread come together and let their emotions and passion get the better of them, it can be awe inspiringThe Boston Bruins got back on the ice last night for the first time since Monday's Boston Marathon tragedy READ MORE

Former Patriot lineman Joe Andruzzi comes to the rescue at Boston Marathon - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:48:06 PDT

The Superbowl champion offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi comes to the aid of a stricken runnerThe city of Boston was struck by tragedy on Monday, on a day normally set aside for the celebration of sports Patriots day is a huge day in Boston, one of the greatest sporting cities in the World You all know about the New England Patriots, the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Celtics and indeed the Boston Bruins Those legendary teams are but the tip of the ice berg READ MORE

Bruins media and fans announce player coming to Boston a little too quickly (IrishCentral)

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:47:34 PDT

Boston sports media and fans on Twitter left with proverbial egg on face as Jarome Iginla goes to the Penguins, not the Bruins as so many expected (and so many announced)Jarome Iginla goes to the PenguinsLast night was set up to be a thing of beauty for the Boston Bruins and their fans The Bruins were playing old rivals the Canadiens on the ice and behind the scenes the Bruins front office was manoeuvring to make a trade with the Flames for their long-time captain Jarome Iginla Despite his age (35) and relatively ho-hum regular season thus far for the Flames, Iginla’s potential arrival sparked great excitement among the Boston fans and media READ MORE

Kaspars Daugavins tries circus shot in loss to Boston Bruins (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:17:19 PDT

Kaspars Daugavins attempted a crazy 'circus shot' attempt in penalty shootout last night against the Boston BruinsTuukka Rask's big save led to more points for the Boston BruinsThe NHL almost made it on to the front pages of mainstream US sporting media entities last night and today, with a player trying what can only be described as a total circus shot during a penalty shootout The Boston Bruins, busy having a fantastic season, were tied 2-2 in regulation forcing a shootout with the Ottawa SenatorsEnter Kaspars DaugavinsApparently he has tried this trick shot once before READ MORE

Apparently Boston Bruins Tim Thomas hates "The Troops" - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:15:24 PST

There is a great moment in the seminal mini-series ‘Band of brothers’ where Captain Sobel attempts to march past Captain Winters without acknowledgement due to his personal distaste for the latter Winters stops him and says, with authority:‘Captain Sobel, we salute the rank, not the man’Apparently Tim Thomas has never seen ‘Band of brothers’The Boston Bruins were bestowed the great honor yesterday of meeting the President of the United States at the White House yesterday, to celebrate their fine Stanley Cup victory last season READ MORE

The Boston Bruins and the $156,679.74 bar tab (IrishCentral)

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 04:30:18 PDT

Charlie Sheen take note There are some new bad boys in town And they are after your bottle of champagne Much to the delight of Vancouver and the rest of Canada, which reacted with grace, class and dignity, the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup last week READ MORE

Jeweler believes stolen leprechaun brings luck of the Irish to the Boston Bruins (IrishCentral)

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:57:40 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

A Massachusetts jeweler believes the three foot gold leprechaun recently stolen from his storefront is bringing much better luck to the Boston Bruins.

Boston Bruins’ Shawn Thornton explores Irish roots in Belfast (IrishCentral)

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:12:26 PDT

By: Dara Kelly

Boston Bruins to play pre-season game in Belfast (IrishCentral)

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:57:42 PDT

By: DANIEL O'CARROLL

The Boston Bruins have announced a preseason game in Belfast against an all-star team of United Kingdom Elite League players. The Bruins will play the Belfast Giants Selects, a unified team comprised of an all-star selection of the best of the United Kingdom Elite League players from each team.

Boston Bruins to play in Belfast (IrishCentral)

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:15:04 PDT

I was reading a report in this morning's Boston Herald about the Bruins' 2-1 over the Rangers last night when this caught my eye: "The plans have not been finalized, but it looks like the first of the two stops on the Bruins’ European excursion in September will be Belfast, Northern Ireland"The Bruins are going to play in Belfast's Odyssey Arena The Bruins will be playing a pre-season game against a German club, not the Belfast Giants Did you know that hockey had found a home in Belfast?The Giants compete in the UK's Elite Ice Hockey League READ MORE