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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

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

Bad Dad gone mad - Vancouver coach jailed for tripping 13 year old - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:16:58 PST

Normally 'tripping' in hockey costs you two minutes in the sin bin For one delinquent Dad it is costing him 15 days in the slammerMartin Tremblay of Vancouver will serve 15 days in jail for assault, an incident where he tripped an opposing player after his son's youth hockey gameTremblay (48) swept out the leg of an opposing player while the teams were going through the age old youth hockey ritual of lining up to shake hands after the game READ MORE

Life, the universe and everything according to an NHL goalie. (IrishCentral)

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 02:16:44 PST

All too often we are let down by those in authority when it comes down to quotations on the 'heavy' topics in life Life, the meaning of same, the universe and such Do you recall we had a US presidential candidate that once said; "Space, is a very big place"On the flip side of that coin, all too often we are also let down by our sporting heroes, in that absolutely all they want to talk about is themselves READ MORE

The People’s lockout – send the NHL a message (IrishCentral)

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:45:38 PST

Rejoice! The NHL is back This column often strikes a sarcastic pose so we should clarify, we do think that is actually a good thing A great thing, in fact The return of the NHL is terrific sporting news 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

NHL Division One and Two Final Previews (IrishCentral)

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:59:04 PDT

By: SETANTA SPORTS

Allianz NHL Division One Final

Allianz NHL round-up (IrishCentral)

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:14:33 PDT

By: SETANTA SPORTS

It was the final day of the regular stage of the Allianz National Hurling League on Sunday, and with Division Two the only division where anything was at stake, Offaly will take on Wexford in the final after both recorded wins over Antrim and Carlow respectively on Sunday.

Allianz NHL Review (IrishCentral)

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:43:14 PDT

By: SETANTA SPORTS

Kilkenny and Tipperary will meet in the NHL Division One final after contrasting victories on Sunday.