Why I Bleed Black and Gold: My Bruins Story

Locked On Bruins - Daily Podcast On The Boston Bruins

In this special episode of Locked On Boston Bruins, Ian McLaren dives deep into the heart of what makes the Boston Bruins more than just a hockey team—it's a way of life.

We touch on key moments like:

• The 1990 Stanley Cup Finals - Our first Finals appearance in over a decade.
• The 1991 Presidents' Trophy and Wales Conference Finals - A season of dominance and near glory.
• The unforgettable 1992 trade for Adam Oates and Cam Neely’s 50 goals in 49 games.
• The end of a 29-year playoff streak in 1996 and the impactful draft of Joe Thornton in 1997.
• Ray Bourque's 1,500th point
• 2004 playoff heartbreak.
• Key signings like Zdeno Chara and Marc Savard in 2006, and significant trades involving Phil Kessel.
• The drafting of future legends like Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, and Brad Marchand.
• Dominance in the 2008-09 season, the triumphant 2011 Stanley Cup win, and dramatic Finals runs in 2013 and 2019.

Ian weaves his story of Bruins fandom into how Locked on Bruins started, and where the podcast is going from here.

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