History of the Boston Bruins

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Published on June 5, 2020 5:11:19 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmYMxoADJoA

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In this video, we discuss the history of the Boston Bruins!
One of the NHL’s original six franchises, the Bruins have a long, storied history, beginning in 1924. They have competed in 20 Stanley Cups, winning 6.
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1:59 The Bruins began as a franchise in 1924. They were the first US-based team to join the NHL. How did the Bruins get their nickname?
5:35 The Bruins are finally in action! They played their first ever game against the Montreal Maroons. Who won? How did the rest of their first decade go? Did they make any surprising runs to a Stanley Cup?
9:30 We hit the 1930s. Boston is exciting fans and terrifying opponents now. How did the whole decade go? Did they win any Cups?
13:52 Ah, the 1940s. The Great Depression is over...but there's a catch: most teams are going to be sending some of their stars to fight in World War II. The Bruins were affected by the war, too. The Kraut Line were all drafted. Still, the Bruins remained a contender. The decade was good for Boston. As the 1940s drew to a close, the Bruins had 3 Stanley Cup titles to their name.
18:26 The next decade is the 1950s. The US is somewhat returning to normal. Unfortunately for the Bruins, that does not help them too much. Their well known players would all leave, via retirement or trade. Still, Milt Schmidt hung around as coach. He coached some talented teams as the decade came to a close. Did they win any Cups?
--21:49 Willie O'Ree makes his NHL debut. This deserves mentioning.
23:11 The Bruins entered the new decade without much hope. They really struggled, at least by their standards, in the beginning of the decade. 25:53 D Bobby Orr makes his NHL debut for the club. The addition of Orr helped to turn the Bruins around. He became the heart and soul of Boston.
28:36 Boston started off the 1970s as an offensive force. You could not match up with these players. Plus, you had to deal with Bobby Orr. Did this lead to any Stanley Cup appearances? Or wins? The middle of the decade saw the Bruins enter another rebuild. Or did they? Also, why did Don Cherry only want to sign enforcers?
--36:10 Don Cherry's enforcer love lead to an infamous moment in NHL history: the Bruins took to the stands to fight fans. Wait...what?
41:21 The Bruins had a great decade in the 1980s. Honestly, great is the perfect word to describe them. They constantly were near the top of the standings, but could never get over the hump. Why is that?
44:10 The 1990s are here! Finally, I began to recognize most of the names! The Bruins, however, could not get lucky. They were very good, but they kept losing to dynasties. I never thought I would say this, but poor Boston. I felt for you guys. Although...
--47:26 We discuss yet another black eye for the organization: the infamous Marty McSorley assault on Donald Brashear.
49:54 We reached the 21st century! The Bruins started off the new millennium by losing one legend (Ray Bourque), but adding one (Paul Coffey). Granted, it was only for a single season. Nice sidenote: Boston blew a 3-0 series lead to the Flyers in the playoffs. ;)
55:39 The 2010s are here, and the Bruins are back. Boston is FIRED UP about blowing a 3-0 series lead the year prior, so they take out their anger on the rest of the NHL. They really showed up this decade, too.
1:03:34 How many Stanley Cups has Boston played in? Won?
1:04:09 How many people with ties to the Bruins are inducted in the Hall of Fame?
1:04:30 How many retired numbers does Boston have? Who are they? **This was recorded before Willie O'Ree saw his number get retired.

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