STAT OF THE WEEK: Jaroslav Halakis one of nine goaltenders to record a shutout in the preseason and has the fourth-best save percentage in the league with a .978. He is also tied for the fourth-best preseason GAA with a 0.60.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:"That's got to be the worst celebration I've ever had, spitting teeth everywhere."- Jack Studnickaafter a puck deflected off his face for a Bruins goal against New Jersey.
TWEET OF THE WEEK (WEEK 2):
Boston Bruins Week Ahead: September 28 - October 4
HONORABLE MENTION:
2018-19 BOSTON MEDIA TWEET OF THE WEEK LEADERBOARD:
@_TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, 98.5 The Sports Hub): Week 2
@JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, The Athletic): Week 1
DIGITAL MEDIA GUIDE:A digital edition of the Boston Bruins 2019-20 Media Guide is now available online on the Bruins media website,
https://www.bostonbruins.com/media
. The guide includes information on players, statistics, franchise history and more.
BRUINS ON 98.5 THE SPORTS HUB:Hear from some of your favorite Bruins all throughout this season on 98.5 The Sports Hub. Jake DeBruskwill appear on "Toucher and Rich" every Wednesday at 9:35 a.m. Torey Krugand Chris Wagnerwill also be making weekly appearances Thursday afternoons on "Zo and Bertrand".
BRUINS ALUMNI GAMES: On Saturday, October 5 the Boston Bruins Alumni will open up their season against the Cape Cod 49er's at the Hyannis Recreation Center, Hyannis, MA. The game is set for 7:30 p.m. and will benefit the Alex Diamontopoulos Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $20. And children under 13 are free. Expected in the lineup are Rick Middleton, Bobby Carpenter and Joe Mullen along with other members of the alumni team.
On Sunday, October 6 the Bruins Alumni will head to the Ulin Rink, Milton, MA for a game to benefit Milton Youth Hockey. Game time is 3 p.m. Reggie Lemelin, Shawn McEachern and Glen Featherstone are expected to take the ice along with other members of the alumni team.
SKATE & SKI:The Boston Bruins, Loon Mountain, and 98.5 The Sports Hub have teamed up again to bring fans the Skate and Ski package. Fans can purchase a Skate and Ski ticket to select Bruins games this year for $99 and receive a complimentary lift ticket to Loon Mountain Resort, just two hours away from Boston. Fans can purchase tickets today at BostonBruins.com/SkateAndSki.
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 Opening Night, Black Friday, and Fan Appreciation Night. Fans can purchase tickets at Ticketmaster.com/BostonBruins.
GROUP TICKETS:Groups of fans can get together for a Bruins game at TD Garden and save off box office prices. Fans can select from a variety of youth hockey experiences including playing on the iconic TD Garden ice during intermission. Fans can learn about group tickets powered by Ticketmaster at BostonBruins.com/Groups.
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.
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 GIVING APP:With the BBF Giving App, fans can give to their favorite BBF cause, while getting rewarded in the process. Causes include the Special Olympics, and Pucks and Paddles, and prizes ranging from autographed items to game tickets and custom jerseys. Fans can download "BBF Giving App" for free in the App Store or Google Play today. Learn more at BostonBruins.com/Giving.
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.
BEHIND THE B SEASON 7:The New England Emmy Award-winning series returns again this season to give fans an exclusive inside look at everything Black & Gold. In Episode 1, viewers get an inside look at the Bruins development camp, David Pastrnakplays soccer and Tuukka Raskand his daughters explore Finland. To watch Episode 1, visit www.BostonBruins.com/BehindtheB.
NEXT EPISODE:Season 7, Episode 2: Wednesday, October 2, 8 p.m. ET.
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 9, Bruins Academy highlights the hometowns of Charlie Coyle, Tuukka Raskand Zdeno Chara. To watch Episode 9, visit www.BostonBruins.com/BruinsAcademy.
NEXT EPISODE:Season 4, Episode 10: Saturday, October 5, 7:30 p.m. ET.
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, September 28 (Boston, MA)
-No pregame skate
-Preseason Game vs. Chicago Blackhawks, 3 p.m. (TD Garden, Boston, MA)
Sunday, September 29 (Boston, MA)
-TBD
Monday, September 30 (Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA)
-Practice, 11 a.m.
Tuesday, October 1 (Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA)
-Practice, 11 a.m.
Wednesday, October 2 ((Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA)
-Practice, 10:30 a.m.
-Travel to Dallas, TX
Thursday, October 3 (American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Game at Dallas Stars, 7:30 p.m.
-Travel to Glendale, AZ
Friday, October 4 (Gila River Arena, Glendale, AZ)
-Practice, 2:15 p.m.
