Overview
The Big 50: Boston Bruins: The Men and Moments that Made the Boston Bruins is an amazing, full-color look at the 50 men and moments that made the Bruins the Bruins. Experienced sportswriter Fluto Shinzawa recounts the living history of the B's, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Big 50: Bruins brilliantly brings to life the team's remarkable story, from Ray Bourque and Bobby Orr to ferocious defenseman Zdeno Chara and the team's 2011 Stanley Cup win.
Author Biography
Fluto Shinzawa is the Boston Bruins beat writer for the Boston Globe. Prior to assuming the Bruins beat, he was the Globe's lead college hockey writer. He lives in Roslindale, Massachusetts.
Press Releases
The Big 50: Boston Bruins
The Men and Moments that Made the Boston Bruins
By Fluto Shinzawa / Foreword by Andy Brickley
Contact: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312.676.4256,
b.ames@triumphbooks.com
As an Original Six NHL team, the Boston Bruins have a long history behind them, and Bruins fans are surely hoping for a bright future ahead. Through Cup droughts, championships and everything in between, there are so many moments that made the Bruins the team and the franchise they are today. But some surely made more of an impact than others.
In The Big 50: Boston Bruins: The Men and Moments that Made the Boston Bruins (Triumph Books, November 2016), Bruins beat writer Fluto Shinzawa, reports the 50 most important moments and people in Bruins history. From the first Stanley Cup victory in 1929 and the most recent celebration in 2011, to the best players and the biggest villains, Shinzawa sheds light on it all. Highlights include:
- Foreword by former Bruin player and current commentator, Andy Brickley
- Detailed looks at Hall of Fame players Bobby Orr and Ray Bourque
- The most intense moments from the historic rivalry between the Bruins and the Canadiens
- The story behind Phil Esposito’s stunning trade to the Rangers
- In-depth looks at all six Stanley Cup championships
The Big 50: Boston Bruins: The Men and Moments that Made the Boston Bruins recounts the living history of the B's in full-color, brilliantly bringing to life the team’s best stories. These 50 men and moments are the most significant in the team’s remarkable history from Ray Bourque and Bobby Orr to ferocious defenseman Zdeno Chara and goalie Tim Thomas. The Big 50: Boston Bruins has everything a diehard fan needs to know.
About the Author:
Fluto Shinzawa is the Boston Bruins beat writer for the Boston Globe. Prior to assuming the Bruins beat, he was the Globe's lead college hockey writer. He lives in Roslindale, Massachusetts.
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