Bruins Week Ahead: March 2-8

STAT OF THE WEEK: In Tuesday's game vs. San Jose, Brad Marchand scored a goal on the B's penalty kill and passed Derek Sanderson to tie Rick Middleton for the Bruins all-time lead in career shorthanded goals (25).
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "Noel took a puck in the face...Our team's getting uglier every game with these plays."- Bruce Cassidy on another player losing teeth this season
"Noel, we knew if he was fine there was no doubt he going to play. He's got the magic bubble on that seems to work for our players. All of a sudden instant offense, so we'll see if we can find a few more of those." - Bruce Cassidy on Acciari playing the day after having "extensive dental work"
TWEET OF THE WEEK (WEEK 26): @ConorRyan_93 (Conor Ryan, Boston Sports Journal): "Jake DeBrusk on Evander Kane fighting Zdeno Chara: "Tough when you go up against Thanos like that.""

HONORABLE MENTIONS: @AmalieBenjamin (Amalie Benjamin, NHL.com): "Noel Acciari has "some teeth that are all over the place," Cassidy said. That sounds ... unpleasant."
@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, 95.8 The Sports Hub): "They're all great with kids and visitors, but Brad Marchand is honestly incredible with the kids that visit locker room. Looks at kid wearing Marchand jersey: "You were brought up right." Looks at kid with McAvoy jersey: "You... we need to talk." 😂"
2018-19 BOSTON MEDIA TWEET OF THE WEEK LEADERBOARD:
@AmalieBenjamin (Amalie Benjamin, NHL.com): Week 4, Week 10, Week 15, Week 19, Week 22
@ConorRyan\93 (Conor Ryan, Boston Sports Journal): Week 8, Week 12, Week 17, Week 25, Week 26
@JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, The Athletic): Week 3, Week 5, Week 9, Week 13, Week 23
@_TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, 95.8 The Sports Hub): Week 6, Week 11, Week 14, Week 24
@MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): Week 16, Week 18, Week 21
@conroyherald (Steve Conroy, Boston Herald): Week 20
@GlobeKPD (Kevin Paul Dupont, Boston Globe): Week 7
@HackswithHaggs (Joe Haggerty, NBC Sports Boston): Week 1
@mattyports (Matt Porter, Boston Globe): Week 2
BBF GUARANTEED 50/50 JACKPOT: The Boston Bruins Foundation is holding a 50/50 raffle in conjunction with the Corey C. Griffin NHL Alumni Pro-Am Tournament with a $200,000 guaranteed jackpot. One lucky winner will win a prize of $100,000 or more, with the other proceeds of the guaranteed $200,000 jackpot benefitting MCMC, which funds free baseline head-trauma testing and awareness education to all Massachusetts high schools. Funds raised enable the Pediatric Head Trauma Unit to launch a formal local and regional baseline testing program, expand research efforts by supporting pilot grants in all areas of brain injury research and create opportunities for new, multidisciplinary research projects to create transformative models of care. The raffle is already underway, and you can buy tickets online at
www.ProAm5050.com
. Tickets will also be available for purchase until the start of the third period at the Bruins vs. Panthers games at TD Garden on March 7 when a winner will be drawn.
MIAA SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD NIGHT: On Thursday, March 7, the Boston Bruins will honor the 2019 Boston Bruins/Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Ice Hockey Sportsmanship Award winners. For the 17th consecutive year, the MIAA and Boston Bruins have partnered to honor one worthy student-athlete from each boys and girls ice hockey league in the state. These student-athletes were selected by representatives of their league for best exemplifying the highest standards of fair play and sportsmanship in high school ice hockey.
TD BANK P.A.S.S. CLINIC: The Boston Bruins Youth Hockey Development Team will be traveling to Quincy, MA on Wednesday, March 6 to award Quincy Youth Hockey a TD Bank P.A.S.S. (Partnership to Assist Skaters and Shooters) Clinic. Each P.A.S.S. 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 P.A.S.S. 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.
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 10, Patrice Bergeron celebrates his 1000th NHL game and the boys head out west for a lengthy road trip. To watch Episode 10, visit
www.BostonBruins.com/BehindtheB
.
NEXT EPISODE: Season 6, Episode 11: Wednesday, March 6, 6:30 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. In Season 4, Episode 2, David Pastrnak heads to the All-Star Game, Chris Wagner and Noel Acciari discuss the benefits of playing in the USPHL and the Bruins demonstrate their accents. To watch Episode 2, visit
www.BostonBruins.com/BruinsAcademy
.
NEXT EPISODE: Season 4, Episode 3: Tuesday, March 5, 5:30 p.m. on NESN
BBF LICENSE PLATES: Fans can show off their black and gold pride while supporting local youth hockey with a Boston Bruins Massachusetts license plate. The funds raised will go to initiatives such as supporting town programs, helping establish programs for autistic players and financing summer camp scholarships for players who are foster children with the Mass. Dept. of Social Services. Fans can learn more and get theirs today at
www.BostonBruins.com/LicensePlates
.
PJ DRIVE: The Boston Bruins, led by Zdeno Chara, will host the 12th Annual PJ Drive, starting Friday, February 1 and running through March 15. The drive will benefit Cradles for Crayons and DCF Wonderfund, two non-profits that ensure positive living conditions for children. Fans can sign up their organizations to host a drive or can donate new PJs at a participating local library. The top three host organizations will receive tickets to a Bruins game. Learn more at
www.BostonBruins.com/PJDrive
.
BBF GIVING APP: The Boston Bruins Foundation launched a new BBF Giving App, where fans can give to their favorite BBF cause, while getting rewarded in the process. Causes include the Special Olympics and Pucks and Paddles and have prizes ranging from autographed items, game tickets and custom jerseys. You can download "BBF Giving App" for free in the App Store or Google Play today. Learn more at
www.BostonBruins.com/Giving
.
BRUINS ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS: The Boston Bruins have teamed up with Pro Ambitions for the 10th Annual Bruins Academy Summer Camps presented by O.R.G Packaging. This program will kick off with its first camps hosted in April at Warrior Ice Arena in Brighton, MA and Conway Ice Arena in Nashua, NH during April school vacation and then continue into the Summer at several other locations. These camps will provide hockey players the opportunity to continue their skill development in a positive fun-filled environment with special appearances from members of the Bruins organization. Registration is now open so sign up today at
www.BostonBruins.com/SummerCamp
.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY: Fans can show off their Boston Bruins and Irish pride with the exclusive St. Patrick's Day collection available at the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden. A variety of green jerseys with gold accents, lucky pucks and St. Patrick's caps are available.
FIRST RESPONDERS: The Boston Bruins are continuing to celebrate First Responders with exclusive, limited-edition gray '47 Boston Police and Fire t-shirts available in the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden. Net proceeds go to Firefighters Burn Foundation and Franciscan Children's.
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.
WINTER KNITS: Fans can sport the newest and warmest winter gear this season by purchasing B's and C's knits, scarves, jackets and more at the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden.
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:
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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, March 2 (Boston, MA)
-Pregame skate, 11:00 a.m. (Warrior Ice Arena)
-Home game vs. New Jersey Devils, 7:00 p.m. (TD Garden, NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub)
Sunday, March 3 (Boston, MA)
-TBD
Monday, March 4 (Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA)
-Practice, 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 5 (Boston, MA)
-Pregame skate, 11:00 a.m. (Warrior Ice Arena)
-Home game vs. Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00 p.m. (TD Garden, NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub)
Wednesday, March 6 (TD Garden, Boston, MA)
-Practice, 11:30 a.m.
*Please note that practice and media availability will take place at TD Garden due to team picture
Thursday, March 7 (Boston, MA)
-Pregame skate, 11:00 a.m. (Warrior Ice Arena)
-Home game vs. Florida Panthers, 7:00 p.m. (TD Garden, NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub)
Friday, March 8 (Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA)
-Practice, 11:30 a.m.