Finally, the Boston Bruins are on the cusp of making their facilities reflect the “practice like you play” adage. Almost two decades after moving to a modern game venue, the TD Garden, they are aiming to follow suit with their tune-up grounds.
The only marvel regarding the team’s Tuesday morning press release on plans for a new practice rink is that it did not surface sooner. The franchise hopes to let its players start grooming their game within city limits by 2016 after nearly three decades of practicing in the suburb of Wilmington.
According to the press release, the arena will be one of several projects in the new Boston Landing complex. The release elaborates that there will be a myriad of business, lodging, recreation and transportation facilities coming to the city’s Allston-Brighton neighborhood.
Interpreting an initial statement by club principal Charlie Jacobs, csnne.com beat writer Joe Haggerty opined, “we’re talking state-of-the-art here.”
This milestone comes more than two years after Jacobs voiced a desire for such a facility to the media. That was i ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - NHL
Article written by Al Daniel
Bruins’ Upcoming New Practice Site a Delayed Gain in Boston’s Hockey Renaissance
July 9th, 2014 by Al Daniel Leave a reply »
Advertisement