Posts tagged shawn thornton

Thornton's Take

BostonBruins.com - Bruins’ Merlot Liner Shawn Thornton always has an honest, refreshing outlook on the game. Following Monday’s practice before the team hit the road for New York (where they are now preparing for Game Three tonight), he answered a variety of questions from reporters, on tonight’s expectations, his line chipping in, and the young guys showing poise on the back end, among others.

So, what’s the mentality of the team right now, Shawn, with the 2-0 series lead?

“The feeling is they’re probably going to be a desperate team in their own building for Game Three - we’re going to have to be a lot better than we were last game,” said Thornton. “We got the win, but we have some areas we can improve on, too. Tuukka’s the reason we were in it going into the third period; it could’ve been a much different game if he didn’t stand on his head.”

What’s it been like to watch Tuukka’s playoff performance so far?

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Record Day at Cuts for a Cause

BOSTON, MA – The Bruins did not practice Monday, but still took the time to participate in the Sixth Annual Cuts for a Cause, hosted by Shawn Thornton and 98.5 The Sports Hub, at Royale Boston.

Twenty-one players were able to take part – the most in the history of the event, emceed by Fred “Toucher” Toettcher and Jon Wallach of the ‘Toucher and Rich’ show on 98.5 – to help benefit the Shawn Thornton Foundation, the Boston Bruins Foundation, and Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center. The sold-out event raised a record $76,000, eclipsing last year’s total of $58,123.15.

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Shawn Thornton Out 7-10 Days

Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli issued the following update today, February 1, on forward Shawn Thornton: Thornton will miss the next 7-10 days due to a concussion sustained during the first period of the Bruins/Sabres game on Thursday, January 31.

Taking One for the Team

Shawn Thornton may be the most well-respected Boston Bruin. On Thursday night, during the Black & Gold’s uncharacteristic, 7-4, loss to the Buffalo Sabres, everyone saw why.

Read the full postgame feature, including an update on Thornton’s condition by clicking here.

Energy Flows From Merlot

The B’s famed “Merlot Line” looks to find its 2011 Cup-run form by keeping it simple and continuing their high-energy, hard-hat style of play that often sets the tone for the Black & Gold. Read the full feature here.