Club History
14 entries in the Boston Bruins compendium.
Club History — Era Chart
Charles AdamsFounder of the Boston BruinsArt RossHall of Fame defenseman and architect of the Boston Bruins' early dynasty.Dit ClapperFirst NHL player to play 20 seasons; one of two players named All-Star at both forward andPhil EspositoHall of Fame center who revolutionized scoring, won two Stanley Cups with Boston, and co-fPatrice BergeronPatrice Bergeron: Bruins legend, Selke Trophy record-holder, and Stanley Cup hero.The Bobby Orr Revolution (1967–1976)The Boston Bruins are one of the Original Six NHL teams, with six Stanley Cup championshipEddie Shore and the Original Six DominanceHome of legendary grit, glory, and the Original Six spirit.The Sweeney Time Bomb Years (1958–1967)The oldest NHL team in the United States, with six Stanley Cup championships.The John Bucyk and Phil Esposito EraWhere Bucyk's grit met Esposito's fire to forge a championship dynasty.The 'Bobby Orr Trade' AftermathThe painful dawn after the greatest defenseman ever left Boston.The Cam Neely and the Bad Boys of BostonThe flamboyant coach who led the Big Bad Bruins to four division titles and two Cup finalsThe '90s Rebuilding YearsThe 90s: A decade of rebuilding, resilience, and transition for the Boston Bruins.The Zdeno Chara Leadership EraThe towering captain who defined an era of Bruins hockey.The 2013 Eastern Conference Finals HeartbreakOne of the greatest rivalries in sports.
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