Killer B's: The Boston Bruins Capture Their First Stanley Cup in 39 Years

by The Boston Globe

For the first time in 39 years, the Boston Bruins have finally raised the Stanley Cup again, riding the heroics of goalie and Conn Smythe Award winner Tim Thomas and besting the Vancouver Canucks in seven games to bring the Cup back to New England. With their thrilling victory still reverberating in hockey towns throughout North America, this must-have, keepsake book by Triumph Books and the Boston Globe celebrates this heroic event. The Bruins are a storied franchise in a city of storied franchises, and the Boston Globe has been there for every hit, miss, and goal along the way. Relive each colorful moment of the B's latest eventful season and incredible playoff run with this special commemorative book—128 pages of vivid storytelling, photography, game summaries, and statistics. Plus, look back on the glory days of previous championships and near-misses with a bonus Stanley Cup retrospective section that makes this the perfect souvenir or gift for any fan.

Genres: Sports

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2011

About the author

The Boston Globe is an American daily newspaper based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1872 by Charles H. Taylor, it was privately held until 1973, when it went public as Affiliated Publications. The company was acquired in 1993 by The New York Times Company; two years later Boston.com was established as the newspaper's online edition.

Reviews

[Rena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent recap of an excellent season for the Boston Bruins. Great photography, and insights to the behind the scenes.

[Betsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding way to relive and remember last season's triumph. If you are a Bruins fan, pick this book up, and showcase it proudly on your coffee table!

[Matthew · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the single greatest book ever written. And this is *despite* the fact that Shaughnessy has a few columns in it.

[Arpit Jain · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think it was a nice and compact way to write about the Bruin's 2010-2011 hockey season .