Bob “Swoop” Sweeney was a Bruins player for six years, and now for the last 22 years, he has worked to create a solid base for the Boston Bruins Foundation. Having earned the title of President, he has helped the…
Author: Bob Morello
Bruins Beat: Bruins: From Kid To Captain
Patrice Bergeron’s retirement from the Bruins in 2023 has left a void that many knew could not be easily filled, but fans were left with a huge host of memories. When the talented youngster was selected by the Boston Bruins…
Bruins Beat: Bruins: The Beat Goes On
In a game that if it had a soundtrack, it could be…The Four Seasons’ “Oh What A Night.” The Tampa Bay Lightning proved to not be a very nice host as they took on the visiting Bruins, toyed with them,…
Bruins Beat: Bruins – the Tradition – Beanpot
When Bruins coach Jim Montgomery sent a message like he did during Monday morning’s practice, putting the entire team, including the goaltenders, on notice, the hope was that it would produce results. The message was obviously heard loud and clear…
Bruins Beat: Bruins youngsters contributing
Taking a page out of Peter Townshend’s songbook, “The Kids Are Alright,” while not even born when The Who recorded this song (1965), both Johnny Beecher and Mason Lohrei fit the song title, each scoring their first NHL goal versus…
Bruins Beat: Bruins: The Good and the Bad
Since most people like to hear the ‘good news’ first, we will begin with the upbeat announcement that the Boston Bruins have decided to keep 19-year-old Matt Poitras on their current roster. That was their decision at the culmination of…
Bruins Beat: Bruins Season and Poitras Start Well
Tuesday night’s Bruins game with the Chicago Blackhawks could’ve easilybeen billed as ‘The Gunfight At The United Center,’ dueling participants being NHL’s 2023 #1 pick, 18-year-old Connor Bedard for the Blackhawks, versus Matt Poitras, Boston’s 19-year-old, 2022 second-round pick. When…
Bruins Beat: Bruins Off to a Decent Start
Two games into the regular season, two wins, two interesting games played, including a dazzling penalty shot by David Pastrnak who has notched three goals thus far. Solid goaltending picked up right where it left off last regular season, with…
Bruins Beat: Bruins Begin Centennial Season
Matt Poitras wasted little time in making a strong impression on Boston Bruins management, in his attempt to win a spot on the 2023-2024 team roster at the tender age of 19. The young center’s preseason performance in those half…
Bruins Beat: Bruins Centennial Season Begins
Rev up the Zamboni engines. Tonight (Thursday 7pm) on Madison Square Garden ice, the Bruins will face the New York Rangers in their final preseason game. With a record of 1-3-1 to this point, the locals have had strong performances…