Bruins Week Ahead: December 29 - January 4

STAT OF THE WEEK: Patrice Bergeron scored his 300th career NHL goal on Saturday, December 22, against the Nashville Predators, becoming the sixth player to reach 300 goals as a Bruin. Top five: Johnny Bucyk (545), Phil Esposito (459), Rick Middleton (402), Ray Bourque (395) and Cam Neely (344).
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "No, never going to be on American Idol, so all good there." - Kevan Miller on if he's done any vocal exercises since his throat injury.
TWEET OF THE WEEK (WEEK 18): @MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): "When I type Merry Ch the first suggestion from auto complete is Chara ... so Merry Chara everybody"
HONORABLE MENTION: @JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, The Athletic): "With no Matty Falconer on the bench, Keith Robinson does an outstanding job in a stick retrieval and hand off. Falconer's gonna be upset he missed an opportunity."

2018-19 BOSTON MEDIA TWEET OF THE WEEK LEADERBOARD:
@JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, The Athletic): Week 3, Week 5, Week 9, Week 13
@AmalieBenjamin (Amalie Benjamin, NHL.com): Week 4, Week 10, Week 15
@ConorRyan\93 (Conor Ryan, Boston Sports Journal): Week 8, Week 12, Week 17
@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, 95.8 The Sports Hub): Week 6, Week 11, Week 14
@MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): Week 16, Week 18
@GlobeKPD (Kevin Paul Dupont, Boston Globe): Week 7
@HackswithHaggs (Joe Haggerty, NBC Sports Boston): Week 1
@mattyports (Matt Porter, Boston Globe): Week 2
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 6, Rick Middleton gets his number retired, Ray Bourque, Terry O'Reilly and Bruins Alumni visit Obedjiwan, Quebec, and the B's spread some Holiday Cheer. To watch Episode 6, visit
www.BostonBruins.com/BehindtheB
.
NEXT EPISODE: Season 6, Episode 7: Wednesday, January 9, TBD 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. In Episode 12, the B's catch up with former defenseman Andrew Ference, Brandon Carlo explores Vancouver and Willie O'Ree has a street hockey rink dedicated to him in Brighton, MA. To watch episode 12, visit
www.bostonbruins.com/BruinsAcademy
or the Bruins mobile app.
NEXT EPISODE: Season 3, Episode 13: Thursday, January 3, 5:30 p.m. on NESN
WINTER CLASSIC GEAR: On Tuesday, December 11, the Boston Bruins unveiled the 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic practice jersey from adidas. The adidas jersey features the classic "B" is in Notre Dame gold, paying homage to the Fighting Irish. White and gold versions of the jersey will be available for fans to purchase. This is the first time that NHL Winter Classic practice jersey is available for fans to purchase at retail. Also available is the new adidas adizero Authentic NHL jersey that will be worn by the team during the 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic vs. 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 game jersey, practice jersey, knit hat and other Winter Classic gear at the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden,
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]
.
CARHARTT X '47: Boston Bruins partner '47 teamed up with Carhartt to create the OUTWORK x OUTROOT collection for our hard working, diehard fans. Get your Carhartt x '47 headwear at the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden.
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.
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.
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
.
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
.
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 29 (KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Head Coach Bruce Cassidy and players will be available to media following pregame skate
-Away game vs. Buffalo Sabres, 7:00 p.m. (NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub)
-Travel to South Bend, IN
Sunday, December 30 (Compton Ice Arena, South Bend, IN)
-Practice, 3:30 p.m.
-Head Coach Bruce Cassidy and players will be available to media following practice
Monday, December 31 (Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN)
-Practice, 3:00 p.m.
-Family skate, 4:00 p.m.
- Head Coach Bruce Cassidy and players will be available to media following practice
Tuesday, January 1 (Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN)
-Media availability TBD
-Winter Classic vs. Chicago Blackhawks, 1:00 p.m. (NBC, 98.5 The Sports Hub)
-Travel to Boston, MA
Wednesday, January 2 (Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA)
-Practice, 11:30 a.m.
-Head Coach Bruce Cassidy and players will be available to media following practice
Thursday, January 3 (Boston, MA)
-Pregame skate, 11:00 a.m. (Warrior Ice Arena)
-Head Coach Bruce Cassidy and players will be available to media following pregame skate
-Home skate vs. Calgary Flames, 7:00 p.m. (TD Garden, NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub)
Friday, January 4 (Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA)
-Practice, 11:30 p.m.
-Head Coach Bruce Cassidy and players will be available to media following practice