Vince Wilfork Aways Will Be Remembered, Admired By Former Patriots Teammates

Share this: Houston Texans defensive lineman Vince Wilfork carries himself with amazing professionalism, and it’s one of many reasons why his former New England Patriots teammates have so much admiration for him. Wilfork will play in his first playoff game at Gillette Stadium as a visitor Saturday, and regardless of the outcome, Patriots fans always will have fond memories of him. Check out what the Patriots had to say about Wilfork in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Penguins’ Phil Kessel, Blackhawks’ Artemi Panarin Among NHL All-Star Game Snubs

Share this: On Tuesday, the NHL revealed the rosters for the upcoming All-Star Game in Los Angeles. The game will feature the league’s best players from the Eastern and Western conferences who have shined in the first half of the season. However, some players deserving of the honor did not make the cut. Pittsburgh Penguins winger Phil Kessel has had a great first half and has been a major part of the team’s success, as has Artemi Panarin for the Chicago Blackhawks. To hear Billy Jaffe’s breakdown of several NHL All-Star snubs, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Bruins Leave Points On Table In Season Series With Carolina Hurricanes

Share this: The Boston Bruins are in a competitive fight for the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. Every point is crucial in the playoff race, and after going 1-0-2 against the Carolina Hurricanes in the teams’ season series, the Bruins left valuable points on the ice versus an inferior opponent. Check out NESN’s Jack Edwards and Andy Brickley break down Boston’s overtime loss Sunday in Carolina in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Bruins Prospects Shine In Boston University’s Frozen Fenway Win Vs. UMass

Share this: Boston University’s 5-3 win over UMass at Frozen Fenway on Sunday was led by two of the Boston Bruins’ top prospects. BU forward Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson and defenseman Charlie McAvoy both scored in the Terriers’ win. It was McAvoy’s first game for BU since starring for Team USA at the 2017 World Junior Championships in Toronto. Check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above for highlights of BU’s victory, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Hockey East Commissioner Explains Decision To Reschedule Frozen Fenway

Share this: Frozen Fenway still is scheduled for this weekend, just no longer on Saturday. With snow and wind in the forecast for Saturday, the UMass vs. Boston University and Boston College vs. Providence College Frozen Fenway Hockey East doubleheader was moved to Sunday. Hear what Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna said about the decision to reschedule the doubleheader in the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Bill Belichick Has High Praise For Former Patriots Defensive Back Ty Law

Share this: Over the course of his 15-year NFL career, Ty Law made his case as one of the best players to ever play the cornerback position. Now, the former Patriot is eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His former head coach Bill Belichick certainly believes the honor is warranted, and Law’s career statistics back up Belichick’s claims. To hear more from Belichick, take a look at the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Jeremy Jacobs: Milt Schmidt’s Impact In Boston ‘Will Forever Be Felt’

Share this: The sports world lost a legend Wednesday when former Boston Bruins great Milt Schmidt died at the age of 98. “Milt’s impact in Boston, as both a player and a coach, will forever be felt amongst hockey fans,” Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs said of the Hockey Hall of Famer in a statement, as aired on “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. “He was a legendary personality in the Bruins organization and goes down in history as the ultimate Bruin. We should all be envious of the longevity and meaningfulness of his life.” Hear more about Schmidt in the video above. More Stories Source link