College hockey fans in New England have beared witness to some of the finest freshmen seasons in the sport’s long history, but for every Paul Kariya, Jack Eichel or Clayton Keller out there, there are many players who have to grind it out, scratch and claw for their coveted spot on a Division 1 line … [Read more...]
Bruins finally ink David Pasternak to six-year contract
Noel Acciari and Frank Vatrano ready for opportunity with Bruins
The Boston Bruins benefited positively from the integration of the likes of forward Sean Kuraly and former Boston University standout defenseman Charlie McAvoy for last season’s return to the playoffs. It did not take longer than the practice session during this September’s training camp and … [Read more...]
Top 100 Most Influential People: Boston Bruins
Zdeno Chara Defenseman | Boston Bruins The Bruins’ captain for a dozen years, Chara seems to defy Father Time with each passing year. But as the hulking defenseman approaches his mid-40s, it’s easy to lose sight of how freakin’ hard he can shoot the puck, with his slap shot topping out at nearly … [Read more...]
Top 100 Most Influential People: Inspirations
Growing up in Yarmouth, Maine, Travis Roy — then, a promising prospect from prep power North Yarmouth Academy — set playing college hockey as a lifelong dream. On Oct. 20, 1995, that dream became reality, and his life also changed forever. After crashing into the corner boards just 11 seconds into … [Read more...]
Top 100 Most Influential People: Professional Coaches
He’s progressed through the ranks and now is the main man for the New Jersey Devils, hoping to return them to their glory days of the late 1990s. But for locals, Hynes’ story — one which took him nearly 20 years to become an NHL head coach — is one of inspiration and patience. … [Read more...]
