February 2011
Zdeno Chara All-Star Postgame →
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Prospect Report: 01.31.11 (PDF) →
Check out Dalton, Cross, Spooner and Knight in the Bruins latest Prospect Report.
January 2011
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Listen in to Coach Julien’s post-practice...
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From Raleigh to Ristuccia and Back
WILMINGTON, Mass. — With only one goalie in town, the Bruins started their 2:00 pm practice with 2-on-none’s versus stacked temporary boards before Tuukka Rask took to the pipes for some line drills. With goaltender Tim Thomas (and defenseman Zdeno Chara) remaining in Raleigh for the B’s Tuesday night tilt with the Hurricanes — after Sunday’s 2001 NHL All-Star...
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B's Ready for Second Half →
This afternoon, after taking four days off for the NHL All-Star break, the Bruins will return to business with a practice at Ristuccia Arena in Wilmington before heading on the road to Carolina for a tilt against the Hurricanes on Tuesday night.
The Bruins (28-15-7) finished up the pre-All-Star portion of the season on top of the Northeast Division and third in the Eastern Conference with 63...
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Back to Reality in Raliegh →
Even before he had taken off his blue Team Lidstrom gear, All-Star 2011’s game-winning goaltender Tim Thomas was asked to quickly switch gears and answer questions about the prospects of Boston’s Black & Gold.
Given the excitement of the past few days, and Thomas’ record-setting third consecutive NHL All-Star victory, it was natural to think that Thomas might look to use...
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More Than Energy →
Boston Bruins rookie forward Brad Marchand began the season as a young winger working his way into the NHL on the B’s energy line and playing the roll of an agitator.
However, through the Bruins first 50 games in his first full NHL campaign, Marchand has taken his gritty skating beyond the early expectations laid out for him and has moved up to the line chart to skate alongside B’s center...
Bergeron Named NHL's First Star for January →
The NHL announced today that forward Patrice Bergeron has been named the First Star of the Month for January. Coyotes defenseman Keith Yandle and Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne are the second and third stars, respectively.
Mic'd Up: Tim Thomas →
Around the League
FBI looking for Hawks’ Stanley Cup puck (ESPN.com).
The puck Blackhawks All-Star Patrick Kane scored the Stanley Cup winning goal with last year is missing and the FBI has offered to help a Chicago businessman try to find it. Kane scored in overtime to beat the Flyers in Game 6 at Philadelphia in June. The puck has been missing ever since. Chicago FBI spokesman Ross Rice told the Chicago...
Morning Reading
The players have spoken (F. Shinzawa, Boston Globe).
Tim Thomas’ historic season should put Bruins’ goalie in hunt for Hart Trophy (D. Flynn, NESN.com).
New draft format for All-Star tilt delivers desired effect (W. Goldstein, CBSSports.com).
This Date in Bruins History
Home: 15-6-3-0 Road: 6-2-4-0 Overall: 21-8-7-0
2009: Tuukka Rask makes 35 saves for his first career NHL shutout, a 1-0 win vs. NY Rangers.
All-Star Weekend: Zdeno Chara Interview →
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WatchTim Thomas spoke to the press following the 2011 NHL All-Star Game at the RBC Center in Raleigh.
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Three Straight All-Star Wins for Thomas →
BostonBruins.com - The Boston Bruins Tim Thomas became the first goalie ever to win three consecutive All-Star games as Team Lidstrom defeated Team Stall 11-10 Sunday afternoon at RBC Center in Raleigh, NC. Thomas was in the Team Lidstrom net for for the third period and allowed four goals on 15 shots, but his teammates were able to score four of their own to give the blue squad the 11-10 win...
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Team Lidstrom 11, Team Staal 10 →
RALEIGH, N.C. — The buzz was palpable all over town this weekend, and the atmosphere inside the RBC Center on Sunday was thrilling. The barbeque pits were fired up early as thousands of Caniacs killed the hours before the main event with incredible tailgates. Once inside, they started chanting “Let’s Go Staal” well before the All-Stars even hit the ice for the pre-game...
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WatchZdeno Chara spoke to the press following the 2011 NHL All-Star Game at the RBC Center in Raleigh.
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Tim Nearly Stole the Show →
BostonBruins.com - Last night, at the SuperSkills competition in Raleigh, NC, Zdeno Chara may have set a new record with a 105.4 mph blast en route to his fourth consecutive Hardest Shot title, but there was another Boston Bruins All-Star who provided another memorable moment and nearly stole the show. B’s goalie Tim Thomas fell while rounding the net during his race with Carolina...
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Chara Makes History...Again →
RALEIGH, NC — In Zdeno Chara’s mind, it was never a sure thing. Or at least that was what he was saying before his record breaking performance on Saturday night. As he arrived for the NHL Fantasy Draft on Friday, Chara, the Boston Bruins 6-foot-9 defenseman was asked if he were nervous about the following evening’s Hardest Shot competition at the NHL SuperSkills. “Well,...
Morning Reading
Twist and turns (F. Shinzawa, Boston Globe).
Chara defends skills title with record (J. Murphy, ESPNBoston.com).
Beating Z’s hard to do (S. Harris, Boston Herald).
This Date in Bruins History
Home: 9-7-0-1 Road: 7-9-1-0 Overall: 16-16-1-1
1997: Ray Bourque has an assist for his 1,339th career point, tying John Bucyk’s all-time team scoring record in a 3- 1 loss at the Florida Panthers.
Around the League
Sidney Crosby takes next step (ESPN.com).
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, out since Jan. 6 because of a concussion, has been approved to participate in light workouts, the team announced on its website Friday night. A source within the organization told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that he is cleared for light, off-ice workouts.
Ovi shares the spotlight at Honda SuperSkills...
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B's VERSUS the Best →
As Seen on Versus - With his first shot in the final round of the Hardest Shot competition in this year’s NHL All-Star SuperSkills competition, B’s defenseman Zdeno Chara set a new record with a 105.9 mph and walked away with his fourth consecutive title. “I wasn’t really feeling that great tonight,” Chara said to VERSUS after the competition. “But thanks to the fans, they...
B's Stars Shine at All-Star Weekend →
Bruins captain Zdeno Chara broke his own NHL Hardest Shot record Saturday night at the RBC Center and took home his fourth consecutive Hardest Shot title after recording a 105.9 MPH blast at the 2011 Honda NHL SuperSkills Competition. Chara beat Nashville’s Shea Weber, whose hardest shot registered at 104.8 MPH. Weber managed to edge out Chara in the first round of the competition when his 104.8...
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WatchTyler Seguin spoke to the press following the 2011 NHL Superskills competition at the RBC Center.
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“Chara wins the shootout competition with a shot of 105.9 mph.”
– ^BISH
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Up-to-the-Minute SuperSkills Results →
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“Thus far, Tim Thomas has one of the best moments of the night. He fell after the...”
– BISH
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Bruins Arrive at RBC Center in Style →
BostonBruins.com - B’s all-Stars Zdeno Chara, Tyler Seguin and Tim Thomas all arrived at tonight’s SuperSkills competition in style and walked into Raleigh’s RBC Center via a red carpet. Thomas sported sunglasses after trading in his Winter parka for the blue skies and sunshine in Raleigh, NC and although all the Bruins enjoyed the Hollywood-like attention for one night, Thomas, in...
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WatchZdeno Chara, Tim Thomas and Tyler Seguin took to the Red Carpet before the 2011 NHL Superskills Competition at the RBC Center.
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SuperSkills Results: 1990 - 2009 →
Honda NHL SuperSkills Competition format, scoring... →
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All-Star captains pick players for SuperSkills... →
NHL.com — The captains for Team Staal and Team Lidstrom met separately Saturday afternoon in closed-door meetings with Brendan Shanahan, NHL Vice President of Hockey and Business Development, to pick representatives for each event of tonight’s Honda NHL SuperSkills competition. At the end of each meeting, Shanahan explained that the strategy session wouldn’t end with the...
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An All-Star First Half for Thomas →
BostonBruins.com — Goals against average: 1.81. Save percentage: .945. Shutouts: 7. Wins: 24. Those are the numbers of an all-star goalie and that’s exactly why Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas is front and center in Raleigh for NHL All-Star Game 2011. Just a few months removed from off-season hip surgery, the 36-year-old veteran netminder has returned to his Vezina Trophy form of...
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Chara Enjoys the Experience →
BostonBruins.com — Bruins Captain Zdeno Chara’s current trip to Raleigh, NC marks the fifth time the B’s defenseman has participated in NHL All-Star festivities. But for Chara, the experience never gets old. “I think the whole thing is pretty special,” said Chara to bostonbruinsTV before yesterday’s fantasy draft. “You’re meeting the top players in the league, you’re...
“It’s an optional skate for the B’s All-Star participants and the...”
– BISH
Around the League
Opening day of Fan Fair attracts legions to Raleigh (NHL.com).
Thousands of fans from near and far poured into the NHL Fan Fair at the Raleigh Convention Center on Friday to take part in a host of activities and wait for a chance to meet Carolina Hurricanes rookie All-Star Jeff Skinner. The festive atmosphere included dancers, music and the sweet sound of hockey pucks crashing into boards and...
Morning Reading
A bit of a leap (F. Shinzawa, Boston Globe).
Bruins All-Stars give draft thumbs up (J. Murphy, ESPNBoston.com).
Patrice Bergeron making bid for Selke Trophy with strong two-way campaign (D. Flynn, NESN.com)
This Date in Bruins History
Home: 15-6-2-1 Road: 5-6-3-0 Overall: 20-12-5-1
1927: In a 2-0 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston played two minutes in the third period with only two men on the ice, including the goalie, and four in the penalty box.
All Star Weekend: Post-Draft Interviews →
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