Week Ahead: January 25-31

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:"It's pretty heavy. I've never had the 'C' before… it's heavy, weighing me down in the chair." -David Pastrnakon being captain of the Atlantic Division team at the 2020 NHL All-Star Game.

TWEET OF THE WEEK (WEEK 19): @AmalieBenjamin (Amalie Benjamin, NHL):
HONORABLE MENTION:@ConorRyan\93 (Conor Ryan, Boston Sports Journal):
2019-20 BOSTON MEDIA TWEET OF THE WEEK LEADERBOARD:
@AmalieBenjamin (Amalie Benjamin, NHL): Week 6, Week 12, Week 14, Week 16, Week 19
@ConorRyan\93 (Conor Ryan, Boston Sports Journal): Week 4, Week 11, Week 17
@HackswithHaggs (Joe Haggerty, NBC Boston): Week 10, Week 13, Week 15
@JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, The Athletic): Week 1, Week 8
@_TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, 98.5 The Sports Hub): Week 2, Week 3
@mattyports (Matt Porter, Boston Globe): Week 9
@GlobeKPD (Kevin Paul Dupont, Boston Globe): Week 5
@FlutoShinzawa (Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic): Week 7
@Metallica (Metallica, The Band): Week 18
BRUINS ALUMNI: On Saturday, January 25, the Bruins Alumni will face off against the Newburyport Clippers Alumni at the Henry Graf Jr. Memorial Rink in Newburyport in a game to benefit Newburyport Youth Hockey. The puck drops at 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Expected in the line-up are Rick Smith, Terry O'Reilly, Kenny Hodge Jr. and Andrew Alberts.
On Sunday, January 26, the Alumni will head to the Conway Arena in Nashua, NH for a 1 p.m. game to benefit New England Edge Youth Hockey. Tickets are $12 at the door and $10 in advance. Andrew Raycroft, Bobby Carpenter, Shawn McEachern and Andy Brickley are expected on the ice.
TD BANK PASS CLINIC:The Boston Bruins Youth Hockey Development Team will be traveling to Newport, RI on Monday, January 27 to award Newport Whalers 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.
BFIT SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAM: The Boston Bruins BFit Team will hold a BFit School Assembly program at Mount Alvernia Academy on Thursday, January 30. The program is an interactive 45-minute-long assembly that teaches participants how to live a happy, healthy lifestyle by emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition, kindness, determination, and movement through the game of hockey. In addition to the 45-minute-long program, Mount Alvernia Academy will receive a full set of Franklin Sports Bruins-branded street hockey equipment to utilize and grow the sport of hockey.
BEHIND THE B SEASON 7:The New England Emmy Award-winning series returns again this season to give fans an exclusive look at everything Black & Gold. In Episode 7, viewers get an inside look as the Bruins deliver toys to local hospitals, Anders Bjork dresses up as a Christmas tree and Lynn Marchand gets mic'd up for the Mom's Trip.To watch past episodes, visit
http://www.BostonBruins.com/BehindTheB
.
NEXT EPISODE:Season 7, Episode 8: Saturday, January 25
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 the Season 5 debut, Charlie McAvoyheads over to the Celtics practice arena to shoot around with Jayson Tatum whileZdeno Charadelivers socks to local shelters for the holidays. To watch Episode 1, visit
www.BostonBruins.com/BruinsAcademy
.
NEXT EPISODE:Season 5, Episode 2: TBD
NESN "MY STORY":NESN's "My Story" TV series has expanded to the Boston Bruins for the 2019-20 season and will feature 13 episodes detailing the journey of individual Bruins players to the NHL. In episode six, Long Beach-native Charlie McAvoyreflects on a college career at Boston University that helped him land with the Bruins. More information on episodes can be found at
NESN.com/BruinsMyStory
.
NEXT EPISODE: Brandon Carlo:Monday, January 27, 8 p.m. ET
SINGLE GAME TICKETS:Fans can purchase single game tickets powered by Ticketmaster for the 2019-20 season and choose from a variety of matchups and special events like First Responders Night, Irish Heritage Night and Fan Appreciation Night. Fans can purchase tickets at
Ticketmaster.com/BostonBruins
.
SUITE RENTALS:Fans can watch the Bruins from their own private suites powered by Ticketmaster throughout the 2019-20 season.Ideal for group outings, select luxury suites are still available for upcoming home games accommodating 18-60 fans. For additional information, fans can visit
BostonBruins.com/Suites
or call 617-624-1847.
RAFTER STUDIOS:Fans can plan their next party or night out at Rafter Studios. The new and unique hospitality spaces can host groups of 36 - 230 people. Located on Level 9, the studios feature plush leather couches, inclusive food packages, and exclusive entrance and a private bar with a dedicated bartender. Fans can place their deposits at
TDGarden.com/RafterStudios
.
BRUINS THIRD JERSEY:Fans can now purchase the all-new Boston Bruins third jersey, the latest alternate since adopting its 2016 Winter Classic jersey as a season-long addition in 2016-17. The jersey and entire third jersey line, including the hats, tees and zips will be available at the ProShop powered by '47 at TD Garden and online at
BostonProShop.com
.
PROSHOP WINTER: Fans can stay warm this winter with gear from the ProShop powered by '47 located at TD Garden. Fans can shop knit hats, gloves, scarves, and more. Fans can shop anytime online at
BostonProShop.com
.
OPERATION HAT TRICK: For the fourth year in a row, the Boston Bruins and Red River have partnered to create special-edition Operation Hat Trick merchandise. A percentage of sales will support the recovery of wounded service members and veterans. Fans may shop Operation Hat Trick now at the ProShop powered by '47.
KIDS CLUB:This summer, the Boston Bruins launched their first-ever official youth fan club, the Bruins Academy Kids Club presented by Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center. Parents can sign their children up now and receive a Bruins-themed welcome pack, access to reduced price tickets, and a discount at the ProShop. Fans can learn more and sign up at
BostonBruins.com/KidsClub
.
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
BostonBruins.com/LicensePlates 
.
CASINO NIGHT:Boston Bruins Casino Night presented by JetBlue, is set to return on February 13, 2020 at Encore Boston Harbor. Attendees will have the opportunity to play casino games alongside Bruins players throughout the night. The event will include both a silent and live auction featuring event tickets, gift certificates, and more. Fans can learn more and purchase tickets at
BostonBruins.com/CasinoNight
.
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 and pregame skates at Warrior are open to the public
\\\All practice and game times are local to where they are being held
Saturday, January 25
-All-Star Break, no practice
Sunday, January 26
-All-Star Break, no practice
Monday, January 27
-All-Star Break, no practice
Tuesday, January 28
-All-Star Break, no practice
Wednesday, January 29
-All-Star Break, no practice
Thursday, January 30 (Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA)
-Practice, 11 a.m.
Friday, January 31 (Bell MTS Place, Winnipeg, MB)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Game vs. Winnipeg Jets, 7 p.m. (Bell MTS Place, NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub)