Through The Years With The Boston Bruins
I dare you to go to New England, especially Massachusetts, and tell a hockey fan that you are not a Boston Bruins fan. Good luck to you if you do that. Because the Bruins have a special place in the hearts of hockey fans from Bangor to Boston. This team is one of the so-called “Original Six”. With that comes a whole collection of stories and tradition. Here we will take a close look into this famous hockey franchise.
The Bruin team was formed in 1924. They were the first American team to become a part of the National Hockey League. For many years, the league was plagued with commercial conflicts. But things came together for the good in 1942 in the midst of World War II. It was comprised of six teams, (which is where the name original six comes from) with Boston being one of those teams.
The early years of existence, those before the War years, were not unkind to the team. Within three years of their founding they competed for the treasured Stanley Cup. It was at this time they landed future hall-of-famer defenseman Eddie Shore. By 1929 the team was a force to be reckoned with, having defeated the New York Rangers to win the 1928-1929 Stanley Cup. The following season they tallied the incredible record of 38-6, a winning percentage that has never been topped.
The team would again bring home the Cup in 1939 and 1941 with victories over the Maple Leafs and the Red Wings respectively. But from 1942 until 1970, Bruins fans were tormented with one disappointment after another. It was especially horrible being a fan of the team during the stretch between 1959-67. They did not even make it to the playoffs once during that entire time.
This is why during the 1969-70 season fans flocked to their club once again and with much enthusiasm. The team finished second in the division and qualified for the playoffs. After that it was just like magic. First they beat the NY Rangers 4 games to 2 in round one. Then they trounced Chicago 4 to 0.
The excitement in Boston and surrounding areas was blatant in hockey fans. After so long, their team finally had a chance to win the top prize. And that they did. They faced the St. Louis Blues, who frankly never had a chance at all. They were dismantled by the Bruins 4-0.
When people look back at that championship team, invariably two names arise, Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito. They both contributed mightily to that great Boston season. Orr went on to be regarded as one of the, if not the greatest, defenseman of all time. Esposito would make his mark as one of the games most prolific scorers.
It is worth mentioning that the Bruins have made it to the playoffs every year from 1969 until 1997, an impressive feat for sure. Even today, the team still remains among the most competitive in the league. It is no wonder that Bruin fans are as ardent about their team as they ever were.
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