FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Chmura December 21, 2018 617.624.1913 Brandon McNelis 857.241.8343 Travis Basciotta 617.459.6853

THE BRUINS WEEK AHEAD December 22 - 28

STAT OF THE WEEK: David Pastrnak is tied with Patrick Laine for most power- play goals in the NHL (10).

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “It’s simple. It’s blue and there is a snowman on it.” – David Pastrnak on his holiday-themed suit.

TWEET OF THE WEEK (WEEK 17): @ConorRyan_93 (Conor Ryan, Boston Sports Journal): “Final: Bruins beat the Ducks, 3-1.

600 career points for David Krejci. 300 career assists for David Backes. 200 career assists for Torey Krug. 2 points in the standings.

and a partridge in a pear tree.”

HONORABLE MENTION: @AmalieBenjamin (Amalie Benjamin, NHL.com): “I wonder if the Bruins coordinate which holiday suit each player is wearing. Because if you're not the only one showing up wearing the baby-blue-with-snowmen (@pastrnak96), how humiliating.”

2018-19 BOSTON MEDIA TWEET OF THE WEEK LEADERBOARD: @JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, The Athletic): Week 3, Week 5, Week 9, Week 13 @AmalieBenjamin (Amalie Benjamin, NHL.com): Week 4, Week 10, Week 15 @ConorRyan_93 (Conor Ryan, Boston Sports Journal): Week 8, Week 12, Week 17 @_TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, 95.8 The Sports Hub): Week 6, Week 11, Week 14 @GlobeKPD (Kevin Paul Dupont, Boston Globe): Week 7 @HackswithHaggs (Joe Haggerty, NBC Sports Boston): Week 1 @MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): Week 16 @mattyports (Matt Porter, Boston Globe): Week 2

BARKS FOR BRUINS: The and the Boston Bruins Foundation will host “Barks for Bruins” at the Boston Bruins vs. Nashville Predators game on Saturday, December 22 at 1:00 p.m. to benefit Athletes for Animals and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell (MSPCA- Angell). MSPCA-Angell will be on hand with several dogs available for adoption by

Loge 16 on the TD Garden concourse. The 50/50 raffle will benefit MSPCA-Angell and Athletes for Animals, a nonprofit started by David and Kelly Backes which supports a variety of animal welfare initiatives and philanthropic endeavors. Athletes for Animals hats and signed Backes Pups and Pucks calendars will be available for purchase at the Boston Bruins Foundation table located by Loge 4 on the concourse. In addition, the Bruins Foundation will be raffling and auctioning off Bruins dog bowls and dog toys autographed by select Bruins players at the Bruins Foundation table. Fans attending Saturday afternoon’s game can bid to win a meet and greet with David Backes following the game as well as a game-used signed stick. Fans can enter the silent auction at the Bruins Foundation table. Please note fans must physically be at the game in order to bid and win.

TRAVIS ROY FUNDRAISER: Former Boston University Stars Charlie McAvoy, Matt Grzelcyk and Jack Eichel have teamed up to raise funds for former BU player Travis Roy and the Travis Roy Foundation. Travis Roy launched his namesake foundation two years after surviving a catastrophic injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down in his first and only hockey game playing for Boston University. With a small donation to benefit the Travis Roy Foundation, one lucky hockey fan and guest will have the opportunity to win the night of a lifetime for any fan of hockey. The players have pulled together a VIP package that includes premium tickets to the Sabres vs. Bruins game on January 5th, a private meet and greet with the players and more! To purchase tickets, visit www.bruinsraffles.org.

BEHIND THE B SEASON 6 PRESENTED BY TICKETMASTER: The New England Emmy Award-winning series returns again this season to give fans an exclusive inside look at everything Black & Gold. In Episode 5, Brad Marchand goes mic’d up vs. the Penguins, Zdeno Chara spreads some holiday cheer and Matt Grzelcyk visits a Detroit landmark. To watch Episode 5, visit www.BostonBruins.com/BehindtheB.

NEXT EPISODE: Season 6, Episode 6: Saturday, December 22, 4:00 p.m. on NESN

BRUINS ACADEMY THE SHOW: The New England Emmy Award-winning series is a fast-paced, educational, Black & Gold-themed program created for youth who love the game of hockey. One 30-minute episode will air each month on NESN. In Episode 12, the B’s catch up with former defenseman Andrew Ference, Brandon Carlo explores Vancouver and Willie O’Ree has a street hockey rink dedicated to him in Brighton, MA. To watch episode 12, visit www.bostonbruins.com/BruinsAcademy or the Bruins mobile app.

NEXT EPISODE: Season 3, Episode 13: Thursday, January 3, 5:30 p.m. on NESN

WINTER CLASSIC GEAR: On Tuesday, December 11, the Boston Bruins unveiled the 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic practice jersey from adidas. The adidas jersey features the classic “B” is in Notre Dame gold, paying homage to the Fighting Irish. White and gold versions of the jersey will be available for fans to purchase. This is the first time that NHL Winter Classic practice jersey is available for fans to purchase at retail. Also available is the new adidas adizero Authentic NHL jersey that will be worn by the team during the 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic

vs. the Chicago Blackhawks on January 1, 2019. Paying homage to the Bruins’ 1930’s era uniform, the brown and gold uniform features heritage materials and striping. Highlighting the throwback look, the crest features the classic “B” logo from the team’s home and away jerseys. Fans can purchase the 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic game jersey, practice jersey, knit hat and other Winter Classic gear at the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden, BostonProShop.com or by calling 617.742.0202 or toll free 877.527.8467 during ProShop hours, Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., or by emailing [email protected].

CARHARTT X ’47: Boston Bruins partner ‘47 teamed up with Carhartt to create the OUTWORK x OUTROOT collection for our hard working, diehard fans. Get your Carhartt x ‘47 headwear at the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden.

BOSTON BRUINS CHARITY BAGS: The Boston Bruins Charity Bag presented by '47 is a one-of-a-kind collection of Boston Bruins and Winter Classic themed memorabilia. These limited-edition bags include autographed memorabilia, apparel and more! In addition to getting your hands on these great items, you will be supporting two non-profits: the Boston Bruins Foundation and Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care. Please visit www.BostonBruins.com/charitybags to learn more about the program and to purchase your bag.

LIMITED EDITION ’47 HATS DESIGNED BY THE PLAYERS: Launching for the first time on Black Friday is the Limited Edition ‘47 Hats designed by the Boston Bruins players including Brandon Carlo, Tuukka Rask, Danton Heinen, David Krejci, Torey Krug, Matt Grzelcyk, Charlie McAvoy, Jake DeBrusk and David Pastrnak. Featuring different Bruins logos throughout history and a range of styles and colors, each player worked closely with ‘47 to custom design their own hats based on their own individual style. The collection of headwear is exclusively available at the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden.

INNAUGURAL B&G COLLECTION BY THE BRUINS WIVES: The inaugural b&g Collection by the Bruins Wives is now available for purchase at the Proshop on Level 2 of TD Garden. The first edition of the b&g Collection was conceptualized by Stephanie Bergeron and Melanie Krug and consists of stylish and functional Bruins themed apparel and accessories geared towards women. Bergeron and Krug spent time hand-selecting and designing each piece in the collection specifically for the stylish Bruins fan who loves representing the Black & Gold. Items range from $20- $130 in price. The debut collection will consist of 47 Brand and Lululemon items, including hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts and active wear. Collaborations with other brands will take place in the future. 10% of all sales of the collection will go to the Boston Bruins Foundation.

2019 PUCKS & PUPS CALENDAR: The 2019 Pucks & Pups calendar is on sale now at the Proshop on Level 2 of TD Garden. All proceeds from the calendar will benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation and MSPCA-Angell. This is the fourth year of the Pucks and Pups calendar since its debut in 2015. This year’s calendar features Bruins players Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara, Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak and more, alongside Special Olympics Massachusetts athletes as part of the Bruins Foundation’s B Inclusive initiative. The calendar features Bruins players with their

family pets or new friends waiting for homes at the MSPCA-Angell. The photos were taken at Warrior Ice Arena as well as outside in some of Boston’s landmark neighborhoods. The retail price of the calendar is $20. Since the calendar’s inception, it has raised a total of $350,000 for the Boston Bruins Foundation.

NAME AND NUMBER TEES: A variety of your favorite Bruins player name and number tees are available in the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden or www.BostonProShop.com. Get yours today so you are ready for the show your Bruins pride at the start of the season.

ULTIMATE FAN SWEEPSTAKES PRESENTED BY TICKETMASTER: Do you want to be the next Ultimate Fan presented by Ticketmaster® at an upcoming Bruins home game? Enter for a chance to win loge tickets, a pre-game tour of TD Garden, and Bruins gear. Enter at www.BostonBruins.com/UltimateFan.

SINGLE GAME TICKETS POWERED BY TICKETMASTER: Get your Single Game Tickets powered by Ticketmaster for the 2018-19 season presented by Ticketmaster. Choose from a number of key matchups, Original Six rivals, and exciting night and weekend games. To purchase, go to www.ticketmaster.com or the NHL Bruins Mobile App.

SUITES POWERED BY TICKETMASTER: Watch the B’s from your own private suite during the 2018-19 season powered by Ticketmaster. Select luxury suites are still available for upcoming home games, accommodating 18 to 60 fans. Each suite has in-house catering and exclusive views of the ice, ideal for hosting clients or family and friends. For additional information, visit www.BostonBruins.com/SuiteRentals or call 617-624-1847.

GROUP TICKETS POWERED BY TICKETMASTER: Get your Bruins Group Tickets powered by Ticketmaster for the 2018-19 Boston Bruins season. Gather a group of 10 or more friends or family and take advantage of special pricing. To learn more or purchase your group tickets, visit www.BostonBruins.Com/Groups.

BRUINS ON SOCIAL: If you don't already, be sure to follow the Boston Bruins on all social channels: Twitter: @NHLBruins Facebook: Boston Bruins Snapchat: bruinsnhl Instagram: @nhlbruins

BRUINS UPCOMING SCHEDULE *Schedule is subject to change **All practices at Warrior are open to the public ***All practice and game times are local to where they are being held

Please contact Travis Basciotta ([email protected]) for media requests or questions regarding the schedule.

Saturday, December 22 (TD Garden, Boston, MA)

-No pregame skate -Players will be available to media at 10:30 a.m. -Head Coach Bruce Cassidy will be available to media at 11:45 a.m. -Home game vs. Nashville Predators, 1:00 p.m. (NESN, NHLN, 98.5 The Sports Hub) -Travel to Raleigh, NC

Sunday, December 23 (PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC) -Pregame media availability TBD -Away game vs. Carolina Hurricanes, 5:00 p.m. (NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub) -Travel to Boston, MA

Monday, December 24 -No scheduled practice or media availability

Tuesday, December 25 - No scheduled practice or media availability

Wednesday, December 26 - No scheduled practice or media availability

Thursday, December 27 (Boston, MA) -Pregame skate, 11:00 a.m. (Warrior Ice Arena) -Head Coach Bruce Cassidy and players will be available to media following pregame skate -Home skate vs. , 7:00 p.m. (TD Garden, NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub)

Friday, December 28 (Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA) -Practice, 11:30 p.m. -Head Coach Bruce Cassidy and players will be available to media following practice -Travel to Buffalo, NY