Boston Bruins celebrate 100 years with centennial game against Montreal Canadiens

Boston Bruins are set to become the third team in NHL history reach 100 years in the league. Joining the Montreal Canadiens (founded 1909) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (founded 1917), the Bruins were founded in 1924 and are still going strong as one of the most notable franchises in sports.

The Bruins played their first game on December 1, 1924, a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Maroons. They would go on to win only five more games in the 1924-25 season.

The Bruins celebrate their centennial by hosting a “Centennial Game” against the Canadians. Numerous icons from Bruins history are sure to be on hand to celebrate one of the NHL’s most successful franchises.

In their 100 years in the league, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup six times; the first was in 1929 against the New York Rangers and the most recent in 2011 against the Vancouver Canucks.

The Bruins They have retired 12 numbers over the years and have seen 52 Hall of Fame players put on their uniform. Six other names associated with the Bruins franchise have been inducted into the Hall of Fame as builders.

Before dropping the puck against the Canadiens, the Bruins unveiled a unique statue to further commemorate 100 years as a team. Outside TD Garden, the Bruins unveiled a bear statue with a shape similar to the one found on their alternate logo.

According to the Bruins, the statue pays tribute to fans past, present and future.

“Today, by unveiling this new Bear statue in celebration of the first 100 years of the Boston Bruins, we mark not only a milestone in our team’s history, but a symbol of the enduring spirit of this franchise and its fans,” said Charlie , CEO of the Bruins. Jacobs said. “We are proud that this statue will greet generations of hockey fans, players and all who pass by, reminding them of the rich legacy we have built together and the exciting future that lies ahead.”

The new bear statue was designed by Harry Weber, the same artist who created the Bobby Orr statue depicting “The Goal.”

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