Bruins Week Ahead: 1/13-1/19

CASINO NIGHT: The Boston Bruins Foundation will host its annual Casino Night featuring the current Bruins roster and Bruins alumni on Saturday, January 14 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at The Hotel Commonwealth (500 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA). Spend the evening playing casino games alongside your favorite current and former Bruins players. All proceeds from the event benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation. To purchase tickets visit
www.BostonBruins.com/CasinoNight
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MARCHAND, RASK SELECTED TO 2017 ALL-STAR GAME: The National Hockey League announced on January 10 that Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchandand goaltender Tuukka Rask have been selected to the 2017 NHL All-Star Game. This is the first All-Star Game selection for both Marchand and Rask. Marchand, 28, leads the Bruins in points this season with 15 goals and 23 assists for 38 points in 45 games, to go along with 42 penalty minutes and a plus-five rating. Rask, 29, is tied for first in the NHL in shutouts (5), third in the NHL in goals against average (1.95), tied for third in the NHL in wins (21) and seventh in the NHL in save percentage (.926) this season.

BRUINS ACADEMY PUCK:With an extensive collection of youth apparel, accessories, and toys, the ProShop powered by Reebok is your number one source for authentic team gear for the littlest fans in your family. Starting now, until supplies last, you will receive a limited edition Bruins Academy puck when you show your Bruins Academy app in-store when purchasing any youth product. Visit us today on Level 2 of TD Garden.
THIS WEEK'S NEWS, NOTES AND NUMBERS…
STAT OF THE WEEK 1:Bruins defenseman Torey Krug has scored a goal in each of the team's last two games and has produced at least one point in nine of the team's last 11 games. Since December 22, Krug is tied for fifth in the NHL in points (12) and second in the NHL in assists (10).
STAT OF THE WEEK 2:Since 2010-11, his first full NHL season, Bruins forward Brad Marchandleads the NHL in plus/minus (+146).
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:"Being the guy that he is, the type of teammate that he is, very well-respected. Obviously, you saw with the ovation he got here. Everybody loves the guy. You want him to have a good return home and it was nice to see him step up for a teammate and we rewarded him for that." - Bruins defenseman Torey Krug on forward David Backesreturning to St. Louis.
TWEET OF THE WEEK (WEEK 18):@kluedeke29 (Kirk Luedeke, Red Line Report): "He does it every year but when Brad Marchand heats up be afraid...be very afraid ‪#Snipeshow"
HONORABLE MENTION:@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, WEEI.com): "That's 2017 All-Star Brad Marchand to you."
2016-17 BOSTON MEDIA TWEET OF THE WEEK LEADERBOARD:
@GlobeFluto (Fluto Shinzawa, Boston Globe): Week 5, Week 8, Week 9, Week 12
@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, WEEI.com): Week 3, Week 11, Week 13, Week 16
@GlobeKPD (Kevin Paul DuPont, Boston Globe): Week 1, Week 2, Week 17
@DaleEArnold (Dale Arnold, NESN): Week 7, Week 15
@HacksWithHaggs (Joe Haggerty, CSNNE): Week 4
@DJ\Bean (DJ Bean, CSNNE.com): Week 6
@michaelFhurley (Michael Hurley, CBS Boston Sports): Week 10
@MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): Week 14
@\TimRosenthal (Tim Rosenthal, Bruins Daily): Week 16
@bryguyboxing (Bryan Brennan, NESN.com): Week 18
UPCOMING GAMES AND BROADCAST INFORMATION:
Saturday, January 14, Bruins vs. Flyers, TD Garden, 1 p.m., TV - NESN, Radio - 98.5 The Sports Hub
Monday, January 16, Bruins vs. Islanders, TD Garden, 1 p.m., TV - NESN, Radio - 98.5 The Sports Hub
Wednesday, January 18, Bruins at Red Wings, Joe Louis Arena, 8 p.m., TV - NBC Sports Network, Radio - 98.5 The Sports Hub
Friday, January 20, Bruins vs. Blackhawks, TD Garden, 7 p.m., TV - NESN, Radio - 98.5 The Sports Hub
BEHIND THE B: The New England Emmy Award winning series Behind the B has returned for its fourth season. Behind The B, which is narrated by Worcester, MA native Denis Leary, gives fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Bruins players, coaches and front office throughout the 2016-17 season. In this season's latest episode, the B's skate with their families for the holidays and the entire team brings toys to children in local Boston area hospitals. You can watch the previous episode by clicking
here
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BRUINS ACADEMY : Step your game up by tuning into the all-new TV series, Bruins Academy, created specifically for kids who love hockey. Hosted by Emmy award-winning sports personality Charlie Moore and B's Reporter Caryn Switaj, the show will take you up-close and personal with your favorite Bruins players. One 30-minute episode will air per month on NESN, and the first 12 episodes can be viewed on
BostonBruins.com/Bruins
Academy and on the Bruins mobile app. In the previous episode, The B's welcome Olympians to TD Garden, Brandon Carlo gets fitted for new skates, and the guys check out their new Bruins Academy App avatars. Watch the latest episode by clicking
here
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GROUP TICKETS: Gather your group of ten or more together and take advantage of discounted group pricing - saving you and your group up to $30 per person. To learn more or to purchase your group tickets visit
www.BostonBruins.com/Groups
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INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: Select tickets are still available for loge and balcony seats to watch the Bruins take on the New York Islanders on January 16 at 1 p.m. The B's will be back in action on Friday, January 20 in an Original Six matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks. To purchase, visit
www.BostonBruins.com/Tickets
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BRUINS SUITES: If you want to watch the B's from your own private suite, some are still available for upcoming home games - accommodating 18 to 60 fans, each suite has in-house catering and exclusive views of the ice. For additional information, visit
www.BostonBruins.com/SuiteRentals
or call 617-624-1847.
SKATE & SKI: Bruins fans who love to ski, get the best of both worlds this winter. The Bruins have teamed up with Loon Mountain and 98.5 The Sports Hub to offer you $99 tickets to select games in February and March and receive a complimentary ski ticket pass to Loon Mountain, New England's most accessible mountain. To purchase tickets, visit
www.BostonBruins.com/SkateandSki
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BOBBY ORR 50th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION: This season we celebrate Bobby Orr's 50th anniversary of joining the Boston Bruins. Celebrate this legend with his exclusive collection of hats, jerseys, jackets, and more at the ProShop powered by Reebok on Level 2 at TD Garden. This commemorative apparel is also available online at
www.BostonProShop.com
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BOSTON'S TEAM SINCE 1924: Show your Bruins pride this season with the team's exclusive Boston's Team Since 1924 T-shirt only available at the ProShop powered by Reebok located on Level 2 at TD Garden. To shop the Boston's Team Since 1924 gear and view other authentic Bruins and Celtics gear, visit
www.BostonProShop.com
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THIRD JERSEY : This holiday season, pick up the new Official Bruins Third Jersey at the ProShop powered by Reebok or on BostonProShop.com. The uniform is inspired by the original look sported by the B's in their inaugural season in 1924-25 but has been updated with the Bruins current colors of Black & Gold, connecting the past with the present.
REEBOK CENTER ICE: With the B's regular season underway, make sure you are supporting Boston's Team with the latest Reebok Center Ice gear that matches the authentic players gear in the locker room. Visit
www.BostonProShop.com
to get yours today.
ALEX AND ANI: Have your loved one rep Boston's Team Since 1924 all year long by making Alex and Ani bracelets the perfect gift this holiday season. Special Buy One, Get One Free deal for both Bruins and Celtics bracelets while supplies last. Stop by the ProShop powered by Reebok on Level 2 of TD Garden to get yours today!
GEAR UP FOR WINTER IN BOSTON:Gear up for Boston's ice-cold winter with Black & Gold knits from the Boston Bruins. With a variety of knit hats, scarves, and gloves, The ProShop powered by Reebok on Level 2 of TD Garden is your source for the warmest authentic gear straight from the team. Check out the latest selection at
www.BostonProShop.com
NHL 100TH ANNIVERSARY PATCH AND PUCK:Celebrate all year long with the NHL as they commemorate their 100th anniversary. To join in, stop by the ProShop powered by Reebok on level 2 of TD Garden to check out the authentic patch that will be worn by the players all year long or puck. The ProShop powered by Reebok will put the patch on any shirt or jersey free of charge. If you aren't able to make it, head to
BostonProShop.com
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MEIGRAY: Want to bring home a piece of the Bruins? Meigray Group is the Bruins official game-worn jersey source, and the only place to go to get an authenticated game-worn jersey from your favorite Bruins player. Meigray takes Bruins jerseys right off the ice. Every jersey comes with a Bruins Meigray letter of authenticity. Get your game-worn jersey today by visiting
www.Meigray.com
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TD BANK PASS CLINIC:The Eastern Connecticut Hockey Organization has been chosen to be the recipient of 1 of 10 TD Bank PASS Clinics throughout New England this winter and has been awarded a 1-hour ice hockey clinic run by the Boston Bruins Youth Hockey Development team on Wednesday, January 18. As a TD Bank PASS Clinic recipient, Eastern Connecticut Hockey Organization will also receive $1,000 courtesy of TD Bank as well as 100 tickets to a Bruins game.
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
OFF THE ICE & AROUND TOWN…
FIRST RESPONDER CHALLENGE: Know a Firefighter, Police Officer, or EMT? The Boston Bruins are looking for first responders to take part in the BFit First Responder Challenge presented by National Grid on Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Individuals or teams of 4-10 will participate in the in-arena TD Garden course that finishes on ice level. The team that raises the most funds for The 100 Club will be awarded the BFit Cup in-game on Tuesday, February 28. Visit
BostonBruins.com/FirstResponderChallenge
to sign up today.
BOSTON BRUINS SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAM POWERED BY BFIT:Are you struggling to find ways to inspire your kids and students to lead healthier lifestyles? The Boston Bruins have launched the Boston Bruins School Assembly Program powered by BFit where the Youth Hockey Department comes to your children's school to teach them the importance of being active and eating healthy. To register, visit
http://www.BostonBruins.com/SchoolAssembly
. Please notify school contacts if submitting on their behalf. Submitting a school does not guarantee a visit.
The B-Fit Team will be traveling to Burlington, MA for another School Assembly Program powered by B-Fit visit on January 17. Led by Bruins Foundation Director of Health, Fitness, and Wellness, John Whitesides, and the B-Fit Team, Memorial Elementary School will learn about nutrition and getting out and moving by engaging in interactive activities for the 45-minute program. Each school participating in the School Assembly Program powered by B-Fit will also receive a full set of Bruins Bauer Street Hockey gear for free.
BOSTON BRUINS ALUMNI GAME:
Sunday, January 15, 2017, 3:05 p.m. - The Bruins Alumni will play the Stephen Cmar ROTC Crusaders at the Everett Arena in Concord, NH in the 3rd annual game to benefit the Stephen Cmar ROTC Scholarship Fund, named after Stephen Cmar who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in 2010. Tickets are $10. And can be purchased in advance at
http://www.cmarfund.com/bruins-fundraiser
. Ken Linseman, Rick Middleton, and Terry O'Reillyare expected to take the ice.
UPCOMING PRACTICE SCHEDULE & MEDIA AVAILABILITY
-(Warrior Ice Arena, 90 Guest Street, Brighton, MA, 02135)
-All times are local to where the practice or game is taking place
-Practices at Warrior Ice Arena are open to the public
-Schedule is subject to change
Saturday, January 14 (TD Garden, Boston, MA)
-No scheduled pregame skate
-Select players will be available to the media at approximately 10:30 a.m.
-Head Coach Claude Julien will be available to the media at approximately 11:50 a.m.
-Game vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 1 p.m.
Sunday, January 15 (Warrior Ice Arena, Boston, MA)
-Practice, 10 a.m.
-Head Coach Claude Julien will be available to the media after practice
-Players will be available to the media following Head Coach Claude Julien
Monday, January 16 (TD Garden, Boston, MA)
-No scheduled pregame skate
-Select players will be available to the media at approximately 10:30 a.m.
-Head Coach Claude Julien will be available to the media at approximately 11:50 a.m.
-Game vs. New York Islanders, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, January 17 (Warrior Ice Arena, Boston, MA)
-Practice, 10:30 a.m.
-Head Coach Claude Julien will be available to the media after practice
-Players will be available to the media following Head Coach Claude Julien
-Travel to Detroit
Wednesday, January 18 (Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, MI)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Head Coach Claude Julien will be available to the media following pregame skate
-Players will be available to the media after Head Coach Claude Julien
-Game at Detroit Red Wings, 8 p.m.
-Travel to Boston
Thursday, January 19 (Warrior Ice Arena, Boston, MA)
-Practice, 12 p.m.
-Head Coach Claude Julien will be available to the media after practice
-Players will be available to the media following Head Coach Claude Julien
Friday, January 20 (Boston, MA)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m. (Warrior Ice Arena)
-Head Coach Claude Julien will be available to the media following pregame skate
-Players will be available to the media after Head Coach Claude Julien
-Game vs. Chicago Blackhawks, 7 p.m. (TD Garden)
Saturday, January 21 (Warrior Ice Arena, Boston, MA)
-Practice, 10:30 a.m.
-Head Coach Claude Julien will be available to the media after practice
-Players will be available to the media following Head Coach Claude Julien
-Travel to Pittsburgh
MEDIA INFORMATION: Throughout the 2016-17 season, the Bruins Communications staff will provide schedule updates, releases and transcripts on the Boston Bruins Media Site, which can be accessed at
www.bostonbruins.com/media
. Username: bruinsmedia. Password: 1617season.
2016-17 BRUINS STATISTICAL LEADERS
Goals
1. D. Pastrnak, 19
2. B. Marchand, 15
3. D. Backes, 11
4. D. Krejci, 9
T-5. P. Bergeron, 8
T-5. D. Moore, 8
Assists
T-1. B. Marchand, 23
T-1. T. Krug 23
3. D. Krejci, 18
4. R. Spooner, 14
5. D. Pastrnak, 12
Points
1. B. Marchand, 38
2. D. Pastrnak, 31
3. D. Krejci, 27
4. T. Krug, 26
T-5. D. Backes, 21
T-5. R. Spooner, 21
Plus/Minus
1. D. Pastrnak, 13
2. Z. Chara, 8
3. B. Marchand, 5
T-4. B. Carlo, 4
T-4. D. Moore, 4
Penalty Minutes
1. D. Backes, 48
2. A. McQuaid, 47
3. B. Marchand, 42
4. Z. Chara, 34
5. B. Carlo, 29
NHL Leaders
-David Pastrnak is eighth in the NHL in goals (19)
-Brad Marchand is tied for 16th in the NHL in points (38)
-Torey Krug is tied for seventh among NHL defensemen in points (27)
-Patrice Bergeron is third in the NHL in shots (158)
-Dominic Moore is tied for the NHL lead in shorthanded goals (2)
-Tuukka Rask is tied for third in the NHL in wins (21), is third in the NHL in GAA (1.95), is seventh in the NHL Save % (.926), and is tied for first in the NHL in shutouts (5)
2016-17 Milestones
NHL Debuts:
10/13 @ CBJ: Brandon Carlo
10/13 @ CBJ: Austin Czarnik
10/13 @ CBJ: Danton Heinen
10/13 @ CBJ: Rob O'Gara
10/25 vs. MIN: Zane McIntyre (1st NHL start: 10/26 @ NYR)
11/3 @ TBL: Sean Kuraly
12/3 @ BUF: Anton Blidh
12/14 @ PIT: Matt Grzelcyk
100th NHL Game:
10/17 @ WPG: David Pastrnak
1,300th NHL Game
12/14 @ PIT: Zdeno Chara
First NHL Goal:
10/17 @ WPG: Brandon Carlo
10/26 @ NYR: Austin Czarnik
12/20 vs. NYI: Anton Blidh
20,000th Bruins Goal:
11/22 vs. STL: David Backes
First NHL Assist:
10/13 @ CBJ: Brandon Carlo
11/7 vs. BUF: Austin Czarnik
12/7 @ WSH: Anton Blidh
100th NHL Assist:
11/22 vs. STL: Torey Krug
400th NHL Assist:
11/12 at ARI: Zdeno Chara
300th NHL Point:
11/1 @ FLA: Brad Marchand
400th Win as NHL Head Coach:
11/7 vs. BUF: Claude Julien