FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Chmura June 7, 2019 617.624.1913 Brandon McNelis 857.241.8343 Travis Basciotta 617.459.6853

THE BRUINS WEEK AHEAD June 8 – 14

STAT OF THE WEEK: Torey Krug leads the NHL playoffs in points by a defenseman with 17 and owns the overall assist lead with 15.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “That's toughness, that's leadership...the guy's a legend for a reason.”- John Moore on Zdeno Chara playing through his facial injury.

TWEET OF THE WEEK (WEEK 40): @_TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, 98.5 The Sports Hub): “Weymouth now claims Marcus Johansson as a native.”

HONORABLE MENTION: @AmalieBenjamin (Amalie Benjamin, NHL.com): “Zdeno Chara announced in the starting lineup and the fans went absolutely INSANE.”

2018-19 BOSTON MEDIA TWEET OF THE WEEK LEADERBOARD: @_TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, 98.5 The Sports Hub): Week 6, Week 11, Week 14, Week 24, Week 27, Week 30, Week 33, Week 36, Week 40 @AmalieBenjamin (Amalie Benjamin, NHL.com): Week 4, Week 10, Week 15, Week 19, Week 22, Week 35, Week 37, Week 38 @ConorRyan_93 (Conor Ryan, Boston Sports Journal): Week 8, Week 12, Week 17, Week 25, Week 26, Week 28, Week 34 @JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, The Athletic): Week 3, Week 5, Week 9, Week 13, Week 23 @GlobeKPD (Kevin Paul Dupont, Boston Globe): Week 7, Week 29, Week 32 @MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): Week 16, Week 18, Week 21 @conroyherald (Steve Conroy, Boston Herald): Week 20 @FlutoShinzawa (Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic): Week 39 @HackswithHaggs (Joe Haggerty, NBC Sports Boston): Week 1 @Judd_Sirott (Judd Sirott, 98.5 The Sports Hub): Week 31 @mattyports (Matt Porter, Boston Globe): Week 2

BOSTON PRIDE PARADE: On Saturday, June 8, members from the organization, including Bruins mascot Blades, will be participating in the Boston Pride Parade. The parade starts at Copley Square and finishes at Plaza.

BFIT SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAM: The Boston Bruins BFit Team will hold BFit School Assembly programs at Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy on Wednesday, June 12 and Claiborne Pell Elementary School on Friday, June 14. The interactive, 45-minute assembly teaches participants how to live a happy, healthy lifestyle by emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition, kindness,

determination and movement through the game of hockey. The schools will also receive a full set of Franklin Sports, Bruins-branded street hockey equipment.

BEHIND THE B SEASON 6 PRESENTED BY TICKETMASTER: The New England Emmy Award-winning series gives fans an exclusive inside look at everything Black & Gold. In Episode 16, go Behind the B against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. To watch Episode 16, visit www.BostonBruins.com/BehindtheB.

NEXT EPISODE: Season 6, Episode 17: TBD 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 hockey. One 30-minute episode will air each month on NESN. In Episode 6, go in depth with the Black Aces, check out the Bruins anthem and more! To watch Episode 6, visit www.BostonBruins.com/BruinsAcademy.

NEXT EPISODE: Season 4, Episode 7: TBD on NESN

PLAYOFF GEAR: Fans can get their official gear for the 2019 Boston Bruins Playoffs presented by Beth Israel Lahey Health with exclusive items such as playoff t-shirts, hoodies, caps and pucks. The official collection is available at the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden.

KRUG OPERATION HAT TRICK: Torey Krug has teamed up with ‘47 and Red River to support Operation Hat Trick with a special collection of gear. Proceeds from all purchases of the product will go to organizations across the country that support our nation’s service members. Fans can pick up the gear at the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden.

SUMMER CAMP: The Boston Bruins have teamed up with Pro Ambitions for the 10th Annual Bruins Academy Summer Camp presented by O.R.G Packaging. These camps will provide hockey players the opportunity to continue their skill development in a positive fun-filled environment with special appearances from members of the Bruins organization. Registration is now open so sign up today at www.BostonBruins.com/SummerCamp.

BRUINS HARBOR CRUISE: Fans can join the Boston Bruins Foundation and Bay State Cruise Lines for the Boston Bruins Harbor Cruise on July 17 to help raise money for the 2019 Boston Bruins Foundation Pan-Mass Challenge Bike Team. Fans will enjoy music and dancing alongside Bruins alumni and special guests and can enter a chance to win one-of-a-kind silent auction and raffle items. For more information fans can go to www.BostonBruins.com/HarborCruise.

BBF LICENSE PLATES: Fans can show off their black and gold pride while supporting local youth hockey with a Boston Bruins license plate. The funds raised will go to initiatives such as supporting town programs, helping establish programs for autistic players and financing summer camp scholarships for players who

are foster children with the Mass. Dept. of Social Services. Fans can learn more and get theirs today at www.BostonBruins.com/LicensePlates.

BBF GIVING APP: The Boston Bruins Foundation launched a new BBF Giving App, where fans can give to their favorite BBF cause, while getting rewarded in the process. Causes include the Special Olympics, Pucks and Paddles and prizes ranging from autographed items, game tickets and custom jerseys. Fans can download “BBF Giving App” for free in the App Store or Google Play today. Learn more at www.BostonBruins.com/Giving.

GROUP DEPOSITS 2019-20 SEASON: Fans can put a deposit down now to reserve Boston Bruins group tickets powered by Ticketmaster for the 2019-20 season. A great way to entertain clients, reward employees, have fun with a team, or get together with family or friends, group tickets save fans and their groups. To learn more and put down a deposit for group tickets next season, fans can visit www.BostonBruins.com/Groups.

GAME PLANS 2019-20 SEASON: With a Boston Bruins Game Plan, fans receive first access to 2019-20 Boston Bruins tickets presented by Ticketmaster and can save big off box office prices. Game Plan holders also receive priority access to 2020 NHL Stanley Cup® Playoff packages and have the opportunity to purchase a Legends membership. Fans can learn more and secure their 2019-20 Game Plan at www.BostonBruins.com/GamePlans.

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 and pregame skates 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, June 8 (Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO) -Practice, 1:30 p.m. CT - Bruce Cassidy and players will be available to media following practice

Sunday, June 9 (Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO) -Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m. CT -Head Coach Bruce Cassidy and players available to media following pregame skate -Stanley Cup Final Game 6 vs. St. Louis Blues, 7 p.m. CT (NBC, CBC, TVA, 98.5 The Sports Hub)