Arlington’s Steph Quinn lauded as Connecticut College field hockey goalie Nov 22, 2009
Here and there The Boston Bruins Alumni team, including all-time greats Ray Bourque and Rick Middleton, will play an all-star team representing the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress today at 1:15 p.m. at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough. Tickets are $5; children 12 and under are free. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Lightning beat Wild in shootout Nov 14, 2009
Nolan tied Ray Bourque for 76th place on the career goals list with 410. NOTES: Lightning D Victor Hedman returned after missing a game because of a concussion. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Crosby pointless again as Pens fall Nov 11, 2009
Notes: Bruins Hall of Famer Ray Bourque was in the building to watch his son Christopher, a Penguins forward. During a break in the first period, the Bruins honored arena usher Bill Lynch, who helped wave down a subway train to stop after a woman fell on the tracks over the weekend. (MSNBC -- Sports)
BRUINS SCOUTING REPORT: Krejci hopes to return to face Penguins. Nov 10, 2009
BRUINS SCOUTING REPORT: Krejci hopes to return to face Penguins. - Quincy, MA - The Patriot Ledger. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Berra: Can anyone stop Avs' Anderson? Oct 31, 2009
She even shed a tear in the press box when Ray Bourque won his first and only Cup with the Avalanche in 2001, despite her beloved Devils coming up on the losing end. She's also a Jersey girl, a Tar Heel, a triathlete and a yogi. (ESPN -- NHL)
National Hockey League Game Capsules Oct 16, 2009
He joins Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey, Al MacInnis, Phil Housley, Larry Murphy, Denis Potvin and Brian Leetch. He needs 28 points to tie Leetch. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Start was a bit harrying Oct 11, 2009
If Jerry Jacobs & Son ever get around to figuring out how to develop that urban blight of a parking lot that runs along Causeway Street in front of their Vault, it sure seems Eddie Shore, Milt Schmidt, Bobby Orr, and Ray Bourque should get their tribute in bronze, don t you think. Instant karma Rookie Victor Hedman, picked second overall by Tampa in the June draft, looks like a seamless fit on the Bolts back line. (Boston Globe)
Bay State’s No. 1 bachelor Oct 7, 2009
Joining Brown on the green were aforementioned hot guy Taylor Twellman and Rev s coach Steve Nicol, Bruins guys Reggie Lemelin and Ray Bourque, former Pat Steve Grogan, event hosts Paul and Phyllis Fireman, and Matt Light. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Penguins' Bourque is emerging from father's shadow Oct 5, 2009
If there was a downside to having Ray Bourque sitting at the head of the dining-room table while he was growing up, he never noticed it. "I don't ever see the minus side [of having such an accomplished father]," Bourque said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Avalanche retire No. 19 sweater of captain Sakic Oct 2, 2009
Joe Sakic's number is the third retired since the Avalanche relocated to Denver in 1995, joining Patrick Roy (33) and Ray Bourque (77) ... His number is just the third retired since the Avalanche relocated to Denver in 1995, joining Patrick Roy (33) and Ray Bourque (77). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Avs open with victory over Sharks Oct 2, 2009
His number is the third retired since the Avalanche relocated from Quebec in 1995, joining Patrick Roy (33) and Ray Bourque (77). That Joe Sakic ceremony was one of the most amazing things that I have ever seen in my life, Duchene said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wolksi's 2 goals lift Avs to 5-2 win in opener Oct 2, 2009
Sakic's number is the third retired since the Avalanche relocated from Quebec in 1995, joining Patrick Roy (33) and Ray Bourque (77). While Sakic was the face of the franchise for nearly two decades, the team may be uncovering two more in 18-year-old rookies Matt Duchene and Ryan O'Reilly. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Canadiens strike late in overtime Oct 2, 2009
Sakic s No. 19 was the third number retired since the Avalanche relocated to Denver in 1995, joining Patrick Roy (33) and Ray Bourque (77). Flames 5, Canucks 3 - Mark Giordano and Rene Bourque each had a goal and an assist and host Calgary built a 3-0 first-period lead and held on to down Vancouver. (Boston Globe)
Avs retire Sakic's sweater Oct 2, 2009
His number is just the third retired since the Avalanche relocated to Denver in 1995, joining Patrick Roy (33) and Ray Bourque (77). The capacity crowd gave Sakic numerous ovations during a lengthy ceremony that featured a look back on his 20-year career, video highlights, and a speech from team president Pierre Lacroix. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sabres, Coyotes, Caps, Pens Oct 1, 2009
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Forward Chris Bourque, the son of Hall of Fame defenseman Ray Bourque, has been claimed on waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 5-foot-8, 180-pound Bourque had 21 goals and 52 assists in 69 games with the Capitals' Hershey (AHL) farm club and one goal in eight games with Washington last season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Senators deal Heatley to Sharks Sep 13, 2009
His No. 19 will be just the third number retired in team history, joining Patrick Roy (33) and Ray Bourque (77). The Avalanche have named veteran Adam Foote as captain, taking Sakic s place. (Boston Globe)
AllanMuirInside The NHL A bold trade for Phil Kessel is just what the Predators need. Sep 12, 2009
They'd also love to have a 25-year-old Ray Bourque back on their blueline. Neither is going to happen. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Heat On Heatley Aug 21, 2009
Radical, probably, especially given that Hockey Canada wants its best players in the program and usually in the worst way (see classic snubs by the litany of Canadian hockey stars who declined to answer the call to represent the country in the World Championships but still got that precious invite to the Olympic program; do the names Mario Lemieux and Ray Bourque come to mind. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Stanley Cup on home ice: Hal Gill returns to Bolton Aug. 13 Aug 12, 2009
Hal Gill from the sleepy, countrified town of Bolton had his: Boston Bruins legend Ray Bourque ... He could never be Ray Bourque, but it didn t stop him from picking his brain now and then. (Bolton Common, MA)
Keeping score around New England Aug 6, 2009
Celebrities expected to participate include Ray Bourque, Andre Tippett, and movie director Bobby Farrelly. The tournament will serve as a kickoff to the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon, scheduled for Aug. 27-28. (Boston Globe)
Kingston family helps others understand epilepsy Jul 21, 2009
Auction items include a Bruins tickets, Red Sox tickets, dinner for four at the BC Club in Boston, a flight to Nantucket or Martha s Vineyard for breakfast or lunch, and several autographed pictures of Boston s best sports stars including Ray Bourque, Milan Lucic, Jason Varitek, Jonathan Papelbon and Tedy Bruschi. Information about participation or sponsorships is available on online at. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Goal: to make it to Broadway Jul 12, 2009
During Chris Pronger s coming-out party with the media in Philadelphia last week, Flyers senior vice president Bob Clarke, a man who likes a certain, shall we say, edge, said, Bobby Orr and Ray Bourque could do a lot of things great, but they didn t have the meanness Pronger has. Absolutely correct, but Bourque and Orr were mean enough, a skill they both intelligently modulated for all the right reasons. (Boston Globe)
Avs' captain Sakic announces retirement Jul 10, 2009
It will be just the third in the 14-year history of the Avalanche, joining Patrick Roy (33) and Ray Bourque (77). The organization also retired four as the Quebec Nordiques. (News & Observer -- Sports)
There's a new game in town: The Four's opens in Norwell Jul 10, 2009
The Bambino is a 1/4 lb. hot dog and the Ray Bourque is sliced corned beef with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing, all on marble rye. In the first few weeks, Daigle said business has been good and his expectations for the start have been met. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Avalanche star Sakic to retire after 20 seasons Jul 8, 2009
Sakic exuded his class by handing the Stanley Cup over to longtime defenseman Ray Bourque after the Avalanche won the championship, Bourques only title. Sakic will leave as the franchises leader in almost every offensive category. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gomez goes from Rangers to Canadiens Jul 1, 2009
Steve Freyer, who represented Ray Bourque over two decades, is Spacek s agent. The bidding begins today, roughly 90 days before the puck drops on a new season. (Boston Globe)
Boxford's Ryan Bourque a highly-regarded NHL draft prospect Jul 1, 2009
He s on the long list for Team USA s world junior camp and really looks like his dad, Hall of Famer Ray Bourque ... I feel very fortunate to have [Ray Bourque] as my father, but I m my own player. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
It’s a family of Penguins Jun 28, 2009
Rangers tap Bourque Ryan Bourque, youngest son of Bruins icon Ray Bourque, was picked up by the Rangers in the third round (selection No. 80) ... Ray Bourque was in the stands, sitting with the extended family. (Boston Globe)
New York Rangers get a Boxford two-fer, selecting Bourque after earlier choosing Kreider Jun 28, 2009
Bourque is the son of Hall of Fame defenseman Ray Bourque and the brother of Washington Capitals prospect Chris Bourque, a 2004 draft pick. Ryan Bourque played the last two years with the U.S. National Team Development Program and will play for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Quebec Remparts, where he will be coached by Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Flames acquire potential free agent Bouwmeester Jun 28, 2009
Hall of Fame defenseman Ray Bourque, whose son Chris was chosen 33rd overall by Washington in 2006, saw another of his sons drafted when the New York Rangers selected Ryan Bourque in the third round, 80th overall. "Well, just his influence on me has been tremendous," Ryan Bourque said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Celizic: Shaq not answer for Cavs Jun 16, 2009
Once in a while it works, as when Ray Bourque helped the Avalanche win a Stanley Cup. Frequently it doesnt, as anyone who remembers Randy Johnsons stay with the Yankees or Brett Favres Jets tenure. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bruins attempt to finish rally against Canes May 14, 2009
The biggest statement Chara can make, similar to the days when Ray Bourque captained the Black and Gold, would be his level of physical play. Chara imposed himself with his physical play and defensive-zone control in Game 5, following two games in Carolina in which he, and the rest of his teammates, played woefully below their customary compete level. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Garden ice the place for chilling climax May 13, 2009
Cam Neely and Ray Bourque couldn't make it happen in '95 against the Devils. So it's up to Chara and Tim Thomas to boldly go where no Bruins have gone. (Boston Globe)
NHL summaries May 5, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NHL: Lidstrom's late goal lifts Wings May 2, 2009
Notes: Red Wings D Brian Rafalski was out with an upper-body injury and replaced by 47-year-old Chris Chelios, who played in his 261st playoff game and 24th postseason to extend his own records ahead of Patrick Roy (247) and Ray Bourque (21). Detroit and the Ducks have both won two series against each other. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bruins figure to raze Canes May 1, 2009
In '88, Boston forwards Cam Neely, Craig Janney, and Ken Linseman led the offense, with defenseman Ray Bourque second only to Linseman in postseason points. Two years later, Neely, Janney, and Bourque led the charts. (Boston Globe)
Bruins creative team bears up May 1, 2009
Almeida My fandom started with the beginning of the Ray Bourque era and extended all the way to current day. When we first presented these ideas in the [Bruins] boardroom, the door opens and in walks [former Bruins star and team vice president] Cam Neely. (Boston Globe)
Sharks' playoff struggles not GM's fault Apr 30, 2009
Sharks' playoff struggles can't be blamed on GM Wilson - USATODAY.com. By Gary A. Vasquez, US Presswire. (USA Today -- Sports)
Diehard fans hope to have whale of a time Apr 30, 2009
"Ray Bourque," said the president of the Hartford Whalers Booster Club, Inc. "Because he always, always found a way to beat us. But you know what? I'm happy he got a Cup before he retired, and doubly so because it wasn't with Boston.". All the Black-and-Gold dislike aside, Victor likes what he sees of the 2009 playoff Bruins. (Boston Globe)
It's just like old times for the fans Apr 17, 2009
Lisa Braga, dressed in a Ray Bourque jersey, made the trip from Rhode Island with a diehard Canadiens supporter - her fianc. Maurice Remillard. (Boston Globe)
Shooting for Stanley Cup is a realistic goal Apr 14, 2009
The Black-and-Gold iterations that made it to the Cup finals in 1988 and '90 also paled in comparison to the Bobby Orr-Phil Esposito-Gerry Cheevers Bruins, but they were powerful clubs, led by the likes of Ray Bourque and Cam Neely and the netminding tandem of Reggie Lemelin-Andy Moog. If not for the misfortune of bad timing - having to face Edmonton in the waning years of the Oiler dynasty - the Bruins today might not be going on 37 years since their most recent Stanley Cup. (Boston Globe)
Chiarelli has more pieces to fit into place Apr 5, 2009
Loose pucks Sad to learn of the passing last week of Ray Bourque Sr., who was a regular visitor to the Garden during his son's two-decade turn on Causeway Street. The elder Bourque loved to tell the story of how his son's constant shooting of pucks in the cellar left a wide crack in the foundation wall that had to be patched before the family moved to new digs in Montreal. (Boston Globe)
Green helps Caps rally to down Isles Apr 2, 2009
The others are Bobby Orr, Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey, Doug Wilson, Denis Potvin and Phil Housley. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Kovalchuk, Thrashers shock Sabres in OT Apr 2, 2009
The others are Bobby Orr, Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey, Doug Wilson, Denis Potvin and Phil Housley. Alexander Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Keith Aucoin also scored for the Capitals, who need a loss, regulation or overtime, by the Hurricanes on Thursday to clinch their second straight Southeast Division title. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Men's Hockey: Weekend heartbreak extends past loss Apr 1, 2009
The first bombshell came on Thursday, March 26 from an online source in U.S. Hockey Report, which stated that highly touted prospect Ray Bourque has decided to forgoe his scholarship offer to play in Durham and head up north to play junior hockey in Quebec ... Roy also played for two years with Bourque's father, NHL great Ray Bourque, and the pair were both part of the Avalanche's Stanley Cup team in 2001. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Bourque's son to skip UNH for juniors Apr 1, 2009
Colleges Ryan Bourque, a Boxford native and son of Bruins Hall of Famer Ray Bourque, will withdraw a verbal commitment to the University of New Hampshire to suit up for the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League next season. Bourque, 18, will have up to three years of junior eligibility. (Boston Globe)
Pawson wins big Mar 25, 2009
During the event, former stars Ray Bourque, John Bucyk, Fern Flaman, Cam Neely, and Milt Schmidt - along with current Bruins captain Zdeno Chara - planned to do a Q&A with NESN commentators Andy Brickley and Gord Kluzak. Also expected to mingle with fans: current players Patrice Bergeron, Milan Lucic, Marc Savard, Blake Wheeler, Tim Thomas, Phil Kessel, David Krejci, and Dennis Wideman. (Boston Globe)
Trade Deadline's A Bust Mar 4, 2009
To Colorado: D Ray Bourque and Dave Andreychuk. To Boston: Brian Rolston, Samuel Pahlsson, Martin Grenier and a 2000 1st round draft pick. (Suite101.com)
Clement: Caps Green worthy of Norris Trophy Feb 20, 2009
Hatcher, Orr, Potvin, Coffey, Phil Housley, Ray Bourque, and Doug Wilson are the only NHL defensemen to score 30 goals or more in a season. With the kind of season Green is having, hes sending a message to Detroit defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wesley raising 'Cane in pregame tribute Feb 18, 2009
Ray Bourque planned to be here, too, but was unable to attend because of what a Hurricanes spokesman said was a personal matter. Wesley thanked Sanderson and Bourque and added that Bourque was in his prayers. (Boston Globe)
Wesley's numbers irrelevant Feb 17, 2009
Playing on a powerful Bruins team with two future Hall of Famers -- Ray Bourque and Cam Neely -- Wesley twice went to the Stanley Cup finals, jumping to the NHL as a 19-year-old straight out of junior hockey after the Bruins drafted him third overall in 1987. In that first season, he posted 37 points, then recorded 14 in 23 playoff games. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ex-Penguins Hossa, Conklin carry Wings in Finals rematch Feb 9, 2009
Washington Capitals at New York Rangers (Wednesday): Washington's Mike Green has goals in six consecutive games, the longest streak by a defenseman since Hall of Famer Ray Bourque did that in 1984. Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres (Wednesday): The Sabres play their first game without leading goal scorer Thomas Vanek, who's out three to four weeks with a fractured jaw. (USA Today -- Sports)
Green's goal streak is best since '84 for D-man Feb 9, 2009
That's a franchise record and something no defenseman had done since Hall of Famer Ray Bourque had a six-game run for Boston in 1984, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. "It certainly has been Mike's last two weeks. Every game, everything he's touching is turning to gold," Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau said. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
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That's a franchise record and something no defenseman had done since Hall of Famer Ray Bourque had a six-game run for Boston in 1984. Despite missing 13 games, Green leads NHL defensemen with a career-high 19 goals and 46 points this season. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Green's goal streak up to 6 in Caps' win Feb 7, 2009
That's a franchise record and something no defenseman had done since Hall of Famer Ray Bourque had a six-game run for Boston in 1984, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
