Berkshire Bank Foundation During the 2016-2017 regular season, Berkshire Bank Foundation will donate $100 for each Bruins assist to three local non-profit organizations. Click here to see official rules. As of Feb. 18, the Berkshire Bank Foundation has raised $3,700 for Cradles to Crayons, which provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive -- at home, at school and at play. Earlier this season, the foundation raised $10,000 for Soldier On, a private nonprofit organization committed to ending veteran homelessness, and $12,100 for Birthday Wishes, a non-profit organization with a mission to provide birthday parties to children experiencing homelessness. Source link
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Bruins Wrap: Bruins Have Winning Streak Snapped In 5-3 Loss To Ducks
Share this: The Boston Bruins suffered their first defeat under interim head coach Bruce Cassidy on Wednesday night in a 5-3 tough luck loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The B’s surrendered three goals in the second period but stormed back to tie the score with 8:25 remaining in the game. Unfortunately, Rickard Rakell poked a rebound past Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask with 2:34 remaining in the game to snap the Bruins four-game winning streak. The Bruins fall to 30-24-6 with the loss while the Ducks improve to 32-20-10 with the win. Here’s how it all went down. CARLO STRIKESThe game was tied midway through the opening period, but defenseman Brandon Carlo changed that at the 9:02 mark when he received the puck from David Backes and blasted
Missed Opportunities, Mental Mistakes Haunt Bruins In 5-3 Loss To Ducks
Share this: The Boston Bruins had their chances to beat the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. However, the B’s were unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities and found themselves trailing the play too often which led to a 5-3 loss. The loss snapped the Bruins four-game winning streak and handed them their first loss under interim head coach Bruce Cassidy. Hear NESN’s Billy Jaffe break down the loss to the Ducks in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. More Stories Source link
With Greg Biffle Retired, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Assumes New Role At RFR
Share this: Following the retirement of Greg Biffle, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has embraced a leadership role for Roush Fenway Racing. While Stenhouse’s new position does put more work on his plate, he believes his past experiences have prepared him for the role. Although he did admit he will miss Biffle’s presence around RFR, Stenhouse says he’s looking forward to the opportunity to improve the team as a whole. Stenhouse discussed his new role and much more Wednesday when he spoke with NESN.com’s Michaela Vernava. [embedded content] We’ll have to wait and see how the new-looking Roush Fenway Racing team fairs at Sunday’s Daytona 500. Thumbnail photo via John David Mercer/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Martellus Bennett Has Epic Takedown Of Twitter User Commenting On Contract
Share this: If you have the belief that professional athletes should take less money to stay with your favorite team, you probably should take a look at Martellus Bennett’s Twitter. Bennett could be in for a huge raise in free agency, as he’s coming off a Super Bowl-winning campaign with the Patriots. A report surfaced Tuesday night that there’s a “real possibility” his next contract won’t be with New England, although Bennett played down the rumor and said he’s “just chilling.” One day after that news came out, a Twitter user offered a take on Bennett’s contract situation, and the tight end had a response for the ages. Here’s how it all began: Patriots hand Martelius Bennett a Super Bowl. Bennett age 30 Gronk age 27.
Julian Edelman Responds To Tom Brady’s Missing Jersey Suspect Board
Share this: The NFL is in the offseason, but there is one pressing question around New England: Where is Tom Brady’s Super Bowl LI jersey? After the Patriots miraculously defeated the Atlanta Falcons on Feb. 5, Brady revealed in the locker room that someone had stolen his game jersey. In an attempt to find the jersey, which Patriots owner Robert Kraft likened to a “priceless piece of art,” Brady created a “suspect board” which he shared on his Instagram Wednesday. The Patriots QB listed Julian Edelman as a primary suspect, which would make sense given the two’s close friendship. Edelman responded to Brady’s suspect board, ensuring his quarterback that they’d eventually find the jersey. Given Edelman and Brady’s tendency to thrive in pressure-filled moments, we wouldn’t
NBA Rumors: Chris Paul, Clippers ‘Verbally Agreed’ To Massive Extension
Share this: As max contracts for NBA players continue to rise at crazy rates, the Los Angeles Clippers could be in for quite a ride in the near future. The Clippers likely will have two superstars up for new contracts in the offseason, as point guard Chris Paul and power forward Blake Griffin, both of whom have dealt with significant injuries this season, can opt out of their deals. And when you can make even more than the $20 million-plus annual average value you’re already making, why wouldn’t you? That’s not exactly an ideal situation for the Clippers to be in. But it turns out L.A. likely only will have to worry about putting together a contract for Griffin, as it already has