February 2012
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We'll Take It... →
BOSTON, MA — Asked about defenseman Dennis Seidenberg’s game-winning goal from the red line, a simple shot that seemed to bounce and change direction on its way past Ottawa goalie Craig Anderson, Boston Bruins Head Coach Claude Julien said, “We’ll take it.”
But Seidenberg’s skipping shot from center ice helped make the B’s first outing back from the...
January 2012
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Game Notes: OTT vs. BOS (PDF) →
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Rosters: OTT vs. BOS (PDF) →
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Live Blog: OTT vs. BOS
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A Quest for Consistency →
BOSTON, MA — As he sat down for his morning press briefing, Boston Bruins Head Coach Claude Julien was asked if the team had addressed the issues that had tripped up his squad before the All-Star break.
“I think so; we’ve certainly addressed it,” said Julien. “You know, what is left in the season — [34] games — and what we talked about [it] yesterday and what...
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WatchThornton, Seguin and Kelly spoke to the press before the team’s first game back from the all-star break against the Sens
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B's Ready to Get Back After It →
BOSTON, MA — Shawn Thornton admitted it was a nice break.
“A nice relaxing break,” added Thornton. “So we’re ready to get back after it.”
The B’s better be ready, because the Ottawa Senators remain just four points behind Boston for the Northeast Division lead. But for the Bruins, who hit a rough patch right before the All-Star break, the days away from the...
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Game Preview: OTT vs. BOS →
AP – Zdeno Chara and Daniel Alfredsson won’t have quite as much talent at their disposal as they captain opposing teams for the second straight game.
They’ll have more to play for, though, as Chara’s Boston Bruins look to extend their Northeast Division lead Tuesday night with a seventh consecutive win over the visiting Ottawa Senators.
Chara’s club also beat Team...
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Heart Health Night →
On Tuesday, January 31, 2012, the Boston Bruins are teaming up with the American Heart Association (AHA) as Tufts Medical Center presents the Boston Bruins Sixth Annual Heart Health Night during their home game against the Ottawa Senators at 7:00 PM.
Cardiac patients and survivors will be in attendance and will participate in a variety of activities throughout the evening.
The activities will...
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The Break is Over →
BOSTON, MA – Not even the sun at South Beach in Miami was as hot as Zdeno Chara’s 108.8 MPH slap shot in the hardest shot competition.
But while Chara, Tyler Seguin and Tim Thomasand the Bruins coaching staff was soaking up the fun, the rest of the Black & Gold kicked back for five days.
Left wing Milan Lucic visited Florida, while center Patrice Bergeron relaxed in Lake Placid – home of the...
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Bruins Ready for Tough Test →
BOSTON, MA – After a restful five-day break for most of the Bruins, the Black & Gold will be tested tonight when they take on the Ottawa Senators.
And according to Head Coach Claude Julien, the Sens are no joke.
“It may be a surprise to a lot of people where they are, but I would tell you right now they’re the real deal,” Julien said after practice yesterday. “Their coach [Paul MacLean] has...
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Hello Hutchinson →
BOSTON, MA – When goaltender Michael Hutchinson got an e-mail that said he was going to be practicing with the Boston Bruins Monday at TD Garden, the prospect was surprised but eager to get another opportunity to see the game at the NHL speed.
“It’s definitely a huge difference – guys are smarter when shooting the puck,” Hutchinson said. “I was pleasantly surprised to get a chance to come up...
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WatchMarchand, Bergeron and Lucic spoke to the press after the team’s first practice back from the all-star break.
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WatchCountrymen Marian Gaborik and Zdeno Chara help to increase Team Chara’s lead late in the third.
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WatchChara spoke to the press after his team’s 12-9 win over Team Alfredsson in the All-Star Game.
Practice Schedule
Monday, January 30 (Boston, MA) -Practice at TD Garden, 2:00 p.m. This session is closed to the public.
Four Straight All-Star Wins for Tim →
OTTAWA, Ontario — Tim Thomas knew that there were plenty of factors in his way if he were going to earn a fourth-straight All-Star Game victory - namely the entire roster of Team Alfredsson.
But the Black & Gold’s goalie hoped he would take his turn for Team Chara in the final stanza on Sunday.
“In these types of games the only chance you have to have your name on the...
A Memorable Weekend for Seguin →
BostonBruins.com – When Bruins forward Tyler Seguin was 10 years old, Daniel Alfredsson, Zdeno Chara, Jarome Iginla and Marian Hossa were just a handful of players from Sunday’s All-Star game that were establishing themselves in the NHL.
But this weekend Seguin, who turns 20 on Tuesday, got an opportunity to hang out with the veteran players and skate along side them in the All-Star game.
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Strong Showing for the Black & Gold →
BostonBruins.com – The NHL All-Star game is a gift to the talented forwards of the league, who are given a 60-minute opportunity to show off their fanciest dekes and dangles while hanging 10-spots on opposing goaltenders.
The defensemen and goaltenders are faced with the daunting task of trying to keep the game in reach, and that’s what Bruins blue-liner Zdeno Chara was prepared to do.
But...
Team Chara Rides Gaborik's Hat Trick to All-Star... →
OTTAWA, Ontario — Typically after any game, win or lose, Boston captain Zdeno Chara is stone-faced and intense when he meets the media. Sunday night at Scotiabank Place, he was grinning from cheek to cheek.
Chara returned to Ottawa, the city where his NHL career took root, and captained the team that escaped with a 12-9 victory in the 2012 Tim Hortons NHL All-Star Game at Scotiabank...
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WatchThomas spoke to the press after the team’s 12-9 win over Team Alfredsson in the All-Star Game.
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Listen to the All-Star Game's audio call →
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Thomas Tries for a Fourth Straight All-Star "W"
OTTAWA, Ontario — Last season, Boston’s Tim Thomas became the first goalie in NHL history to win three consecutive All-Star Games.
Today, he’ll have a chance to win his fourth.
Even though Thomas is slated to play the third period for Team Chara, positive circumstances would have to continue to align for the goalie to earn the “W.”
But it’s not as if they...
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WatchNHL Network talks with Tim Thomas prior to the 2012 All Star Game in Ottawa.
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Live Blog: All-Star 2012
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Watch the 2012 All-Star Pre Game Show →
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WatchTyler Seguin spoke to the press after competing in his second NHL All-Star Skills Competition in two years.
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Seguin's Still Smiling →
BostonBruins.com – There’s no doubt Boston Bruins forward Tyler Seguin is enjoying his second trip to the NHL All-Star weekend.
After competing in the Skills Challenge as a rookie last year, Seguin will have the luxury of playing in Sunday’s game and he couldn’t be happier.
“[It’s] pretty surreal,” Seguin said. “I don’t know if there’s another place I’d want to spend my break. It’s been a...
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Thomas Enjoying the Show →
OTTAWA, Ontario — Generally, Tim Thomas has a pretty intense angle on Zdeno Chara’s shooting style and after “Big Zee” broke his own All-Star Skills record with an 108.8 MPH slapshot, the B’s goalie sounded as if he was happy to have been a spectator on that particular blast.
However, Thomas assured the gathered press in Ottawa’s Scotiabank Place that he has...
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WatchChara spoke to the press after shattering his previous hardest shot record. Chara hit 108.8 MPH at the 2012 NHL All-Star Skills Competition.
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WatchWatch Zdeno Chara’s record-breaking 108.8 MPH shot from the 2012 Molson Canadian NHL Skills Competition.
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A New Record For Chara →
BostonBruins.com – It was a flashback of sorts for Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara, as he skated around the ice at Scotiabank Place with the crowd on its feet.
But they weren’t celebrating a goal or an assist for the home team Senators — Chara’s old team from 2001-06 –- they were celebrating history.
Not only did Chara break his own record (105.9 mph) with a 106.4 mph slap shot...
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“Zdeno Chara has broken his own record with a 108.8 MPH shot during the NHL...”
– ^BISH
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Skills Competition: Format & Lineups →
2012 Molson Canadian NHL All-Star Skills Competition format, scoring & rules View all-time results (1990-2011) Events: 1) Bridgestone NHL Fastest Skater 2) Allstate Insurance NHL Breakaway Challenge 3) Canadian Tire NHL Accuracy Shooting 4) G Series NHL Skills Challenge Relay 5) BlackBerry NHL Hardest Shot 6) Tim Hortons NHL Elimination Shoot Out
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Homecoming for Julien, Chara →
BostonBruins.com – For Boston Bruins Head Coach Claude Julien, the Ontario province is where he calls home.
It’s where he grew up in Blind River, going to the rink at 5:30 a.m. in the middle of winter – it’s where he played junior hockey for the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League.
It’s also where he’ll coach Team Chara in the 2012 All-Star game at Scotiabank Place, the home of the...
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WatchTim Thomas spoke to the press at All-Star Media Day in Ottawa.
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Team Chara vs. Team Alfredsson: Tale of the Tape →
NHL.com — So the rosters for Sunday’s 2012 Tim Hortons NHL All-Star Game are set, with Daniel Alfredsson loading up on fellow Swedes and Ottawa teammates, while Zdeno Chara kept two Boston teammates and grabbed a pair of fellow Slovaks.
So who has the advantage, as measured by a tale of the tape (see chart below)? Here’s your answer:
Age/size: Team Chara is notably older,...
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Team Chara, Team Alfredsson Select Skills Lineups →
OTTAWA, Ontario — Soon after Zdeno Chara walked into the room, he whipped out his phone and sent a text message to teammate Tyler Seguin. Chara had to ask Seguin if he would be cool doing the All-State NHL Breakaway Challenge on Saturday night at the 2012 Molson Canadian All-Star Skills Competition.
Chara and his assistant captain, Joffrey Lupul, didn’t necessarily need help in...
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Seguin Ready to Shine →
OTTAWA, Ontario — Tyler Seguin has only been here one day and has already enjoyed his All-Star experience.
“Yeah, I’m very excited,” said Seguin, an Ontario-native, who was selected to Team Chara on Thursday night. “It’s only been a day and a half but it’s been a great event so far.
“The [people] of Ottawa have been tremendous supporters – great fan base here...
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Julien to Coach (Another) Very Talented Team →
BostonBruins.com – For the first time in four straight All-Star games, both Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby (concussion) and Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (opted out re: suspension) won’t be competing in the midwinter classic.
But Team Chara Head Coach Claude Julien’s not worried that there will be a shortage of talent in Sunday’s game.
“We’re missing some really...
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WatchSeguin spoke about the Skills Competition at All-Star Media Day in OTT.
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WatchTeam Chara selects players to compete in Saturday’s All-Star Skills Competition.
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Chara: GM For a Day
Boston.Bruins.com – For a day, Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara hung up the hockey skates and had a chance to play general manager as he selected his team for the 2012 All-Star game. Chara said there were a lot of nerves leading up to the draft and whom he would pick first, but once he made a few selections he was at ease. “It was fun, I thought the toughest would be the beginning,” Chara...
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Thomas Joins Team Chara →
GATINEAU, Quebec — The story continues to captivate many people, but Boston goaltender Tim Thomas didn’t want to entertain too many questions about his decision to forgo the B’s visit to the White House last Monday.
“I did address it – everything I said in my statement was what I believed to be absolute truth,” said Thomas after the All-Star Fantasy Draft on...
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Somehow It All Worked Out →
BostonBruins.com – From the minute Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara was named All-Star captain, speculation swirled around whom he’d pick first overall in the All-Star fantasy draft.
Just minutes before the draft, NBC Sports Network analyst Pierre McGuire entertained Chara with the question of picking his teammate Tim Thomas, or fellow Slovakians Marian Gaborik or Marian Hossa.
However,...
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WatchTyler Seguin spoke to the press following the 2012 NHL Fantasy Draft in Gatineau, Quebec.
