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Tim Thomas Benched, Capitals Beat Bruins 5-3

Tim Thomas was first off the ice at practice Tuesday, which usually indicates he would start in net that night. He did not. One day after purposely skipping the Bruins’ event at the White House, and on the same day as President Obama’s State of the Union address, Thomas rode the bench. In his place [...]

Tim Thomas Explains Why He Skipped Obama Event at White House

Tim Thomas released a statement on his Facebook page why he skipped Monday’s event at the White House as President Obama honored the Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins. “I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People. This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, [...]

Brad Marchand (@BMarch63) Deletes Twitter Account

Now that his suspension is drawing to a close soon, Brad Marchand has left Twitter just as quickly as he joined it. Hat tip to Days of Y’Orr for capturing a screenshot of Marchand’s final Tweet (for now): Yep, because he’s a bawss.

Bruins to be Honored at White House Jan. 23 for Stanley Cup Win

For the first time, a Boston sports team will be visiting the White House during the Obama administration. All three Patriots champs, the two Red Sox champs, and the ’08 Celtics all visited the White House during George W. Bush’s eight years in office. Now, the Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins will be honored by [...]

Brad Marchand Now On Twitter: @Bmarch63

Brad Marchand is still serving his five-game suspension, so he has some time on his hands. The B’s winger took time to set up his Twitter account. Follow him: @Bmarch63

Bruins Get Lucky, Hold Off Canadiens For 2-1 Win

For the first time in recent memory, the Bruins and Canadiens played a meaningless game. Why? Well, simply put, the Canadiens suck this season. Montreal is 12th in the Eastern Conference and has a losing record. They entered the game 16 (!!!) points behind the Bruins in the East. Things are so bad, they traded [...]

Cammalleri Calls Canadiens “Losers,” Then Gets Traded During Bruins Game

“I can’t accept that we will display a losing attitude as we’re doing this year…We prepare for our games like losers. We play like losers. So it’s no wonder why we lose.” With those words earlier in the week, Michael Cammalleri really sealed his fate. After playing the first two periods of Thursday night’s game [...]

Seguin, Chara Named 2012 NHL All-Stars

One of the best teams in the NHL, the Bruins, will be well-represented at the NHL All-Star Game in February. Joining goalie Tim Thomas, who is set to start in net, will be forward Tyler Seguin and defenseman Zdeno Chara. In just his second season, Seguin leads the B’s with 17 goals and 38 points [...]

The Province: Brad Marchand Suspended XXX Games for Sami Salo Hit

House before Brad Marchand was actually suspended for his hit on Sami Salo, “The Province” inadvertently published an article about Marchand’s XXX-game suspension. Say what?

Video: Brad Marchand Suspended 5 Games For Hit on Sami Salo

Bruins winger Brad Marchand was suspended for five games by the NHL on Monday for his low hit on Vancover’s Sami Salo during Saturday afternoon’s Stanley Cup rematch. “As the video shows, Marchand skates towards Salo along the boards,” Shanahan said in a video posted on the league’s website. “Rather than deliver a shoulder-to-shoulder check, [...]

Tim Thomas Dominates NHL All-Star Game Voting

The best goaltender in the NHL is heading to the 2012 All-Star Game, as expected. Tim Thomas dominated his competition in the goalie voting, finishing with 128,000 more than James Reimer of the Maple Leafs who finished second. His election to the game in Ottawa comes through the initial fan voting. In the coming weeks, [...]

Bruins Top Brodeur, Devils 6-1

The Bruins  have been so good this season, they lead the NHL in goals per game (3.43), goals allowed per game (1.91), and goal differential (+60). Simply put, they are the best team in the NHL. That’s why their 4-2 loss last Saturday against the Stars was so surprising, though it is impossible (except in [...]

Video: Benoit Pouliot’s Goal Against Panthers

Brad Marchand had a hat trick in Friday night’s 8-0 win, but Benoit Pouliot of all people stole the show. The first-year Bruin created his own breakway in the first period, streaking down the ice before cutting in front of the net, guiding the puck between his legs and burying it inside the right post. [...]

Brad Marchand’s Hat Trick Boosts Bruins to 8-0 Win Over Panthers

Since starting the season 3-7, the Bruins can’t really find a way to lose. They entered Friday night’s clash with the Panthers as winners of 19 of their last 22 games, including one memorable blemish: a 2-0 loss to Florida back on Dec. 8. You have to imagine that despite the recent success, the Bruins must [...]

Tim Thomas Shoots Arbella Commercial in Full Pads on MBTA Bus

“Hey wait… was that Timmy T on the T??” Yep. Bruins goalie Tim Thomas wore his full pads and uniform in an ad for Arbella Insurance on Wednesday. He originally signed an endorsement deal in November to become the first athlete to represent the company.