Bruins Week Ahead: December 1-7

STAT OF THE WEEK: The Bruins have the league's best team defense with their 60 goals against and 2.37 average against ranked first overall in the NHL. Jaroslav Halak is currently second among league net minders with a 2.06 GAA, while his .936 save percentage ranks first. Tuukka Rask is 2-0-2 in his last four starts with a 1.69 GAA and .944 save percentage in that span.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "I started getting real nervous when they got out the hammer." - Ryan Donato to Joe Haggerty (NBC Sports Boston) on being at the dentist's office for five hours after losing five teeth during a game.
TWEET OF THE WEEK (WEEK 14): @_TyAnderson (Ty Andserson, 98.5 The Sports Hub): "Most people don't go to Nordstrom's on Black Friday, but the Bruins got a good deal."

HONORABLE MENTION: @MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): "Middleton said he didn't want to invite a lot of former teammates because he didn't want to have too many men on the ice again"
2018-19 BOSTON MEDIA TWEET OF THE WEEK LEADERBOARD:
@JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, The Athletic): Week 3, Week 5, Week 9, Week 13
@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, 95.8 The Sports Hub): Week 6, Week 11, Week 14
@AmalieBenjamin (Amalie Benjamin, NHL.com): Week 4, Week 10
@ConorRyan\93 (Conor Ryan, Boston Sports Journal): Week 8, Week 12
@GlobeKPD (Kevin Paul Dupont, Boston Globe): Week 7
@HackswithHaggs (Joe Haggerty, NBC Sports Boston): Week 1
@mattyports (Matt Porter, Boston Globe): Week 2
RICK MIDDLETON WARMUP JERSEYS: The Boston Bruins Foundation is auctioning off the warm-up worn jerseys each player wore on Thursday, November 29 in honor of Rick Middleton, featuring Middleton's number 16. Each jersey is autographed by both Rick Middleton and the respective player. Individuals can bid on these jerseys at
www.BruinsAuctions.org
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BEHIND THE B SEASON 6 PRESENTED BY TICKETMASTER: The New England Emmy Award-winning series returns again this season to give fans an exclusive inside look at everything Black & Gold. In Episode 4, the team defends home ice on Hockey Fights Cancer night, a few players look super as they visit children in a hospital around Halloween and the Bruins welcome troops into TD Garden on Military Appreciation night. To watch Episode 4, visit
www.BostonBruins.com/BehindtheB
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NEXT EPISODE: Season 6, Episode 5: Monday, December 3, 8:00 p.m. on NESN
BRUINS ACADEMY THE SHOW: The New England Emmy Award-winning series is a fast-paced, educational, Black & Gold-themed program created for youth who love the game of hockey. One 30-minute episode will air each month on NESN. The first eleven episodes of this season can be viewed at
www.BostonBruins.com/BruinsAcademy
and on the Bruins mobile app. In Episode 11, Sean Kuraly and Jake DeBrusk hit the ice to help coach youth hockey players at Warrior Ice Arena, Bruins skating coach Kim Brandvold gave a few skating tips and Bruins Academy went down to Foxboro to check in with the South Shore Kings, Noel Acciari, Ryan Donato and Chris Wagner's youth hockey team. To watch episode 11, visit
www.bostonbruins.com/BruinsAcademy
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NEXT EPISODE: Season 3, Episode 12: Tuesday, December 4, 5:30 p.m. on NESN
BOSTON BRUINS CHARITY BAGS: The Boston Bruins Charity Bag presented by '47 is a one-of-a-kind collection of Boston Bruins and Winter Classic themed memorabilia. These limited-edition bags include autographed memorabilia, apparel and more! In addition to getting your hands on these great items, you will be supporting two non-profits: the Boston Bruins Foundation and Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care. Please visit
www.BostonBruins.com/charitybags
to learn more about the program and to purchase your bag.
WINTER CLASSIC JERSEYS: On Thursday, November 8, the Boston Bruins unveiled the new adidas adizero Authentic NHL jersey that will be worn by the team during the 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic when the team takes on the Chicago Blackhawks on January 1, 2019. Paying homage to the Bruins' 1930's era uniform, the brown and gold uniform features heritage materials and striping. Highlighting the throwback look, the crest features the classic "B" logo from the team's home and away jerseys. Fans can purchase the 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic jersey at the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden,
www.BostonProShop.com
or by calling 617.742.0202 or toll free 877.527.8467 during ProShop hours, Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., or by emailing
[email protected]
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LIMITED EDITION '47 HATS DESIGNED BY THE PLAYERS: Launching for the first time on Black Friday is the Limited Edition '47 Hats designed by the Boston Bruins players including Brandon Carlo, Tuukka Rask, Danton Heinen, David Krejci, Torey Krug, Matt Grzelcyk, Charlie McAvoy, Jake DeBrusk and David Pastrnak. Featuring different Bruins logos throughout history and a range of styles and colors, each player worked closely with '47 to custom design their own hats based on their own individual style. The collection of headwear is exclusively available at the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden.
INNAUGURAL B&G COLLECTION BY THE BRUINS WIVES: The inaugural b&g Collection by the Bruins Wives is now available for purchase at the Proshop on Level 2 of TD Garden. The first edition of the b&g Collection was conceptualized by Stephanie Bergeron and Melanie Krug and consists of stylish and functional Bruins themed apparel and accessories geared towards women. Bergeron and Krug spent time hand-selecting and designing each piece in the collection specifically for the stylish Bruins fan who loves representing the Black & Gold. Items range from $20-$130 in price. The debut collection will consist of 47 Brand and Lululemon items, including hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts and active wear. Collaborations with other brands will take place in the future. 10% of all sales of the collection will go to the Boston Bruins Foundation.
2019 PUCKS & PUPS CALENDAR: The 2019 Pucks & Pups calendar is on sale now at the Proshop on Level 2 of TD Garden. All proceeds from the calendar will benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation and MSPCA-Angell. This is the fourth year of the Pucks and Pups calendar since its debut in 2015. This year's calendar features Bruins players Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara, Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak and more, alongside Special Olympics Massachusetts athletes as part of the Bruins Foundation's B Inclusive initiative. The calendar features Bruins players with their family pets or new friends waiting for homes at the MSPCA-Angell. The photos were taken at Warrior Ice Arena as well as outside in some of Boston's landmark neighborhoods. The retail price of the calendar is $20. Since the calendar's inception, it has raised a total of $350,000 for the Boston Bruins Foundation.
NAME AND NUMBER TEES: A variety of your favorite Bruins player name and number tees are available in the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden or
www.BostonProShop.com
. Get yours today so you are ready for the show your Bruins pride at the start of the season.
TD BANK PASS CLINIC: The Bruins Academy PASS (Partnership to Assist Skaters and Shooters) Clinic program powered by TD Bank is back for the 2018-2019 season! Each PASS Clinic is one hour long and is conducted by Bruins alumni and members of the Boston Bruins Youth Hockey Development Team. Each clinic is open to 50 youth hockey players in the Squirt/U10 or Pee Wee/U12 age classifications. Each participant will receive a PASS jersey, gift bag, and two tickets to an upcoming Boston Bruins home game. Additionally, TD Bank will present a $1,000 donation to the hosting youth hockey organization. To submit your youth hockey organization, please visit
www.BostonBruins.com/PASSClinics
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ULTIMATE FAN SWEEPSTAKES PRESENTED BY TICKETMASTER: Do you want to be the next Ultimate Fan presented by Ticketmaster® at an upcoming Bruins home game? Enter for a chance to win loge tickets, a pre-game tour of TD Garden, and Bruins gear. Enter at
www.BostonBruins.com/UltimateFan
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SKATE & SKI: Get skiing this winter with the Bruins, 98.5 The Sports Hub and Loon Mountain Resort with the B's Skate & Ski ticket package. Purchase a $99 ticket to select Bruins games through January receive a complimentary lift ticket to Loon Mountain Resort, just 2 hours north of Boston in Lincoln, New Hampshire. Get your package at
www.BostonBruins.com/SkateAndSki
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3-GAME PLANS POWERED BY TICKETMASTER: 3-Game Plans powered by Ticketmaster provide all the great benefits of being a Game Plan holder: save big off Box Office prices, get access to a Legends membership and be part of an exclusive presale for playoff tickets - all with the flexibility of a mini plan. To learn more visit
www.BostonBruins.com/GamePlans
or call 617-624-BEAR (2327), Option 1, to speak with a representative.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS POWERED BY TICKETMASTER: Get your Single Game Tickets powered by Ticketmaster for the 2018-19 season presented by Ticketmaster. Choose from a number of key matchups, Original Six rivals, and exciting night and weekend games. To purchase, go to
www.ticketmaster.com
or the NHL Bruins Mobile App.
SUITES POWERED BY TICKETMASTER: Watch the B's from your own private suite during the 2018-19 season powered by Ticketmaster. Select luxury suites are still available for upcoming home games, accommodating 18 to 60 fans. Each suite has in-house catering and exclusive views of the ice, ideal for hosting clients or family and friends. For additional information, visit
www.BostonBruins.com/SuiteRentals
or call 617-624-1847.
GROUP TICKETS POWERED BY TICKETMASTER: Get your Bruins Group Tickets powered by Ticketmaster for the 2018-19 Boston Bruins season. Gather a group of 10 or more friends or family and take advantage of special pricing. To learn more or purchase your group tickets, visit
www.BostonBruins.Com/Groups
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BRUINS ON SOCIAL: If you don't already, be sure to follow the Boston Bruins on all social channels:
Twitter: @NHLBruins
Facebook: Boston Bruins
Snapchat: bruinsnhl
Instagram: @nhlbruins
BRUINS UPCOMING SCHEDULE
\Schedule is subject to change
\\All practices at Warrior are open to the public
\\\All practice and game times are local to where they are being held
Saturday, December 1 (Boston, MA)
-Pregame skate, 11:00 a.m. (Warrior Ice Arena)
-Home game vs. Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m. (TD Garden, NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub)
Sunday, December 2 (Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA)
-Practice, 11:00 a.m.
Monday, December 3 (Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA)
-Practice, 10:00 a.m.
-Travel to Sunrise, FL
Tuesday, December 4 (BB&T Center, Sunrise, FL)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Away game vs. Florida Panthers, 7:00 p.m. (NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub)
-Travel to Tampa Bay, FL
Wednesday, December 5 (Amalie Arena, Tampa Bay, FL)
-Practice, TBD
Thursday, December 6 (Amalie Arena, Tampa Bay, FL)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Away game vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:30 p.m. (NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub)
-Travel to Boston, MA
Friday, December 7 (Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA)
-Practice, 11:00 a.m.