The History of Ice Hockey
From a cold weather adaptation of a popular stick and ball game to the packed arenas of today, ice hockey has evolved from a common pastime to an entire industry. While historians disagree on the exact origin of the game, land-based versions of hockey exist as far back as the middle ages. Games that involve chasing and hitting a ball . . . [Read more]
Bruins vs. Lightning – Tonight’s the Night
TAMPA, FL. - The Bruins are just one win away from heading to the Stanley Cup Finals, and tonight could very well give them that win. There have been numerous complaints during the playoffs regarding Claude Julien's choices, but clearly something he has been doing has been working. You can knock the power play all you want but up until . . . [Read more]
Eastern Conference Finals: Bruins vs. Lightning – Game 3 Prediction
This intense series match-up continues as the Bruins head to Tampa Bay for game three. Look for Thomas to start settling back in to his rhythm after being thrown off by a break between the series. This should be a lower scoring game as both goalies have something to prove after two huge scoring games but. Seguin should also play a . . . [Read more]
Bruins, Cetlics, and Sox – Sports Update
FLYERS @ BRUINS (7:00 PM on VERSUS) BRUINS LEAD FLYERS 2-0 The Boston Bruins will take on the Philadelphia Fylers tonight at the TD Garden in attempt to take a 3 game lead. Although the Bruins power play can be described as lackluster at best, the penalty kill and Tim Thomas' goal tending have kept them winning. Tonight's game is sure to be a . . . [Read more]
Patriots, Bruins and Celtics, Oh My!
Well folks, we are halfway through November now and I think we have a pretty good idea of where our teams stand. It's time for a quick recap of the seasons so far. The Patriots: The Patriots are doing much better than I would have anticipated. If you were to tell me that they were without Moss, their backfield was BenJarvus Green-Ellis . . . [Read more]
Boston Bruins 2010 – 2011 Season Preview
Now that the 2010 - 2011 hockey season is underway we might finally be able to stop talking about the worst collapse in NHL history (I promise that will be the last time that I mention it). A new NHL season is upon us and the Bruins have finally given their fans a reason to look forward to a new . . . [Read more]
Pink Hats – Boston Sport’s Worst Nightmare
Pink Hat fever is a growing trend among sports today. Venues used to be filled with a large percentage of die-hard fans and a small handful of people that were just going for the sake of going. This, unfortunately, is a rapidly changing balance that is threatening the sports experience as we know it. The "Pink Hat" invasion has begun to . . . [Read more]
NHL 2010 Draft Recap… Taylor #1 Tyler #2
BOSTON, MA - After months of speculating who would be the number one overall selection in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft the answer is in. The Edmonton Oilers went against the thoughts of the central scouting bureau and selected Taylor Hall. The Bruins had their chances to move up, but looked at how similar the two players were and decided that trading . . . [Read more]
Bruins Prepare for 2010 Draft – Big Moves Coming?
LOS ANGELES, CA - Alright lets start with this: I was at Game 7 I was one of the people in the first 5 rows going ballistic when the Bruins took the 3-0 lead and stayed standing while watching the team fall apart right in front of me. I saw Savard tap his stick to come off. I saw that no one moved . . . [Read more]
“Horton Hears a Bru”-ins
BOSTON, MA - The Boston Bruins must have a damn good poker face to pull of this kind of deal. The Bruins managed to sucker the Panthers into taking Dennis "Dropped His Stick Again" Wideman for Nathan Horton. They'll also be sending the Panthers the 15th overall pick in this Friday's draft and a 3rd rounder in 2011, but honestly . . . [Read more]
Blackhawks Win Stanley Cup in OT; End Drought
The Chicago Blackhawks ended the second longest Stanley Cup drought by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime. Chicago won game six, 4-3, to capture the series on a Cup winning goal that most people never saw take place. The Blackhawks had not won the Stanley Cup since 1961. That was the second longest streak since the New York Rangers ended a . . . [Read more]
The NHL Playoffs… Where Goaltending Truly Matters
Ah Yes, it is truly that time of year again. We are in the midst of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Bruins are in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals and the offensive juggernaut, known as the Washington Capitals, sits on the outside looking in. So how is it that the Capitals got bounced in the first round by a Montreal team whose . . . [Read more]
B’s Up, C’s Down in Round 2 Series Openers
It was a very busy day in the sports world for Boston yesterday. The Bruins entered their second round series in the NHL playoffs with the Philadelphia Flyers, while the Celtics began their round two series of the NBA playoffs with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Unfortunately, it was not a game one sweep for our home teams. The Bruins won game one . . . [Read more]
Bruins Head To Next Round
The Bruins are advancing to the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals after defeating the Buffalo Sabres last night 4-3 at the Boston Garden. They are now waiting to see if they play the Penguins or Flyers in round 2. The Bruins scored the first two goals off power plays and got almost halfway through the second period before giving up a goal to . . . [Read more]
Bruins Lose Despite Rask Effort
The Boston Bruins' shots couldn't find then net last night in their 4-1 Game 5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres last night. Johnny Boychuck was the Bruin's only goal scorer in the pathetic excuse for an effort that was last night's game. Although they couldn't show talent, the Bruins did finally show some emotion at the end of the game . . . [Read more]
Bruins Take 3-1 Series Lead on Sabres Screw Up
These teams have played 86 games each this year. Both teams fought hard in an important playoff game. Yet it ends due to one team having difficulty counting. Thank you, Buffalo. As a friendly reminder - you are only allowed 5 players on the ice at any given time, plus the goalie. Not six. In a double overtime thriller, the Bruins defeated the . . . [Read more]
Boston Sports – Weekend Update
Quite a weekend so far in Boston Sports! The Red Sox to lose two games in one day. They lose the continuation of Friday night's game in the 12th inning after Manny Delcarmen gave up a two run dinger to Tampa Bay's Pat Burrel in the top of the 12th and failed to come back. The Sox Game 2 . . . [Read more]
Rob’s Random Sports Rants (RRSR) 3: Shameless Self Promotion
A great giant shout - out to the sports world after a great weekend! First and foremost - congratulations to Phil Mickelson for once again winning The Masters. It was a great story. Mickelson is the ultimate family man, and someone who should be given the torch as the new face of professional golf. A Great golfer, and even a better person, . . . [Read more]
Evander Kane Levels Matt Cooke
Matt Cooke finally gets what he deserves after his cheap shot on Marc Savard although not from the Bruins. Atlanta Thrashers' Evander Kane (LW) quickly tires of Matt Cooke's poking and prodding and decimates him with one punch. Claude should definitely be reviewing this footage with the Bruins to show them what real hockey looks like. I wouldn't be . . . [Read more]
Hub Sports Happenings For Thursday, April 8
* Big things popping at Boston College this week. First and foremost - the BC Men's Basketball program has a new head coach. If you watched any of this year's NCAA Tournament, then you will recognize his name. He is former Cornell coach, Steve Donahue, who led the Big Red to the Ivy League's best tournament performance in three decades. . . . [Read more]
Rob’s Random Sports Rants (RRSR) 1: Humorous Handfuls of Sports News
I have decided to get away from my traditional posts for a one time different take on the world of sports. Enjoy! * Tiger Woods will make his much anticipated return next week at The Masters. He picked this Tournament because it has the best security, and they don't let just anyone in to watch. It has been reported, however, that . . . [Read more]
Bruins Continue To Disappoint
I think the title says it all. I may have put more effort into this post than they put into the game last night. . . . [Read more]
NHL’s Colin Cambell – “Bring on the Blood!”
The NHL disciplinarian Colin Campbell has requested an all out bloodbath in Thursday's revenge match between Bruins and the Penguins. Matt Cooke's complete and utter cheap shot that has sidelined Bruins all-star Marc Savard for the rest of the season was swept under the rug. Campbell chose to hide behind the GM meeting instead of disciplining Cooke. Savard had clearly just given up the . . . [Read more]
Thomas Vs. Rask
If you are a fan of the Boston Bruins and you listen to any analysis of the team on the television or on 98.5 The Sports Hub you can't help but to hear about this subject. Who should the Goaltender be for the Boston Bruins? Should it be the veteran Tim Thomas the defending Trophy winner or the young upstart rookie Tuukka . . . [Read more]
