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Established in 1924, the Boston Bruins were the first American team to join the NHL. They won their first of six Stanley Cup championships in just their fifth season in 1929, defeating the defending champions New York Rangers. It was the first Stanley Cup championship to feature two U.S. teams. The Bruins added championships in 1939 and 1941, and between 1943 and 1958 they reached the final five more times. After the arrival of future Hall of Famers Bobby Orr (a three-time MVP) and Phil Esposito (one of the greatest goal-scorers of all time and the first player to score 100 points in a season), the Bruins won Stanley Cup Championships in 1970 and 1972. The image of Orr flying through the air after scoring "The Goal" in overtime to defeat the St. Louis Blues in 1970 is one of the most memorable in hockey history. On April 9, 2023, the Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3, marking their 63rd win of the season and setting a new NHL record for the most single-season wins. They made history again on April 12 when they reached 133 points scored in a single season thanks to a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals, besting the 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens for the NHL team with the most points scored in a single season. Twenty-nine straight appearances in the Playoffs followed -- a record among all professional sports -- including Stanley Cup Final appearances in 1974, 1977-1978, 1988, and 1990. After a two-decade absence, the Bruins returned to the Stanley Cup Final in 2011, defeating the Vancouver Canucks in a thrilling seven-game series behind the goaltending of Tim Thomas. To date, the Bruins have made 20 appearances in the Stanley Cup Final, including most recently in 2019. Legendary players who have worn the Bruins' jersey include Hall of Famers Cecil "Tiny" Thompson, Eddie Shore, and Aubrey "Dit" Clapper.

Central New York's professional hockey team, the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League have provided family-fun entertainment and hard-hitting action at the Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War Memorial in downtown Syracuse since 1994. Proud affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning. For the latest Crunch news, visit www.syracusecrunch.com or follow the club on Facebook, X and Instagram (@SyracuseCrunch).

The Charlotte Checkers: Providing our customers with a quality product, at a superb value, by employing a dedicated team of talented people. Charlotte is known as the birthplace of professional hockey in the South, and the Charlotte Checkers are proud to be part of that history. Currently the Checkers are in their ninth season as a member of the prestigious AHL, as the top-tier affiliate of the Florida Panthers in the NHL. The Checkers are looking to make a deep playoff run this season at Bojangles' Coliseum. The Charlotte Checkers look to continue the tradition of exceeding the expectations of their fans by providing a family-oriented environment at home games, quality broadcasts and a commitment to the Charlotte community. With 36 home games filled with exciting hockey, fun promotions and great giveaways, the Charlotte Checkers have a ticket package to fit every budget.