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Writer @NEHockeyJournal & Seamans Media | Previously: @BostonSportsBSJ , @NCAAIceHockey , @NHLdotcom & others! | Proudly: @COMatBU & @WTBUSports '22 | Freelance📸

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Patrick Donnelly
4 months
Thrilled with how this shaped up (even more excited to see it printed in the magazine)! The growth that girls hockey has seen in the last decade is staggering. Just see for yourself. Thanks to everyone who shared their insight and to @leahysean for his help with the research.
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In our special report on girls hockey, we dove into just how much it's growing. And why it's only going to get bigger. From @PatDonn12 :
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It was collected before his media availability, but Patrice Bergeron’s stall was the only one left with a jersey hanging in it postgame.
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It’s an easy solution
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What is the greatest "what if" in hockey history?
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Jeremy Swayman said he’ll miss Linus Ullmark the summer. “Might have to do some goalie hugs over FaceTime.”
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Everything about this video is amazing
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“It’s an art, and he’s elite at it.” -Sheldon Keefe on Brad Marchand getting away with things 👀
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Foligno taking a pop from Englund and then completely matrix-ing his next to punches is laugh out loud funny
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Swayman on priorities for his next deal: “Playing hockey, ideally in a Bruins sweater.”
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2 years
Derek Forbort on blocking shots: “Growing up in Duluth, we had a bantam coach who was kind of a nutjob. He’d shoot real pucks at us in practice… from there it kind of became second nature.”
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Matt Brown lost his mother last week. She was 51. He scored to put BU up 3-1 on Harvard in the Beanpot semis, and immediately points to the sky. 📸 #Beanpot
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Looks like Jim Montgomery and Jon Cooper may have shot each other a look after the scrum
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The Beautiful Game @PeteBlackburn
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Charlie Coyle: “It feels like a nightmare, to be honest. … You wish you could go back, but you can’t.”
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2 years
"Ra-cist" chant beginning from the balcony level for Tony DeAngelo, among the boos
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11 months
NHL teams after a player exercises his right to his trade protection that said team gave him to get him to sign his contract
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Patrick Donnelly
3 years
Some news: I’ve accepted a position with @NHLdotcom to be a Boston Bruins correspondent! I’ll be covering Bruins games at TD Garden, morning skates and more throughout the season! I’m beyond thankful for this opportunity. It’s a dream come true, and I can’t wait to get going!
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1 year
Bergeron leads the stretch
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Sean Kuraly has never been in the visitors’ locker room at TD Garden before. “Yeah, it’s weird. ... I couldn’t find the right way in. Didn’t want to end up in the B’ locker room.”
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The Bruins' season, broken into 7-game segments: 6-1-0 6-1-0 6-1-0 5-1-1 5-0-2 5-1-1 5-1-1 5-2-0 6-1-0 5-2-0 6-1-0 Plus the final 5 games, 5-0-0. Throw 3v3 overtime and shootouts out the window, Bruins were 54-12. Edmonton 9 back with the second-most regulation wins (45).
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2 years
Charlie McAvoy levels John Tavares
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3 years
Here's Craig Smith's goal. Smooth passing all around, especially Haula to Foligno and Foligno to Smith.
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The Beautiful Game @PeteBlackburn
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1 year
Just came across this photo from last Saturday. Unreal shot. 📸: Winslow Townson - USA Today Sports
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Brad Marchand and Pavel Zacha on the ice ahead of development camp at Warrior.
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2 years
This would have been absolutely insane from Charlie Coyle.
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You might not appreciate it now but you will in time
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THREAD: I spoke with @Avalanche forward J.T. Compher after his sister, Jesse–an All-American for @TerrierWHockey last year–had 1G and 1A in BU's 6-0 W vs BC. I asked him what it's like w/ two premier hockey players in the family and what he's seen from Jesse over the years⬇️
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Patrick Donnelly
2 years
Bruce Cassidy on Marc McLaughlin sticking in the lineup: “I didn’t expect him to have three goals in six games. Good for him. He’s pushing guys.”
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1 year
Quite the last year for the Compher family
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2 years
No buckets in warmups was fun while it lasted. These jerseys are unreal. BU-BC coming up. 📸
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Patrick Donnelly
5 years
His assist on Marchand’s goal in Game 6 of the 2011 finals, what an intelligent and well-timed sequence from all 3 of Seidenberg, Recchi and Marchand.
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The Skate Pod
5 years
What are your fondest memories of Dennis Seidenberg with the #NHLBruins
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Patrick Donnelly
4 years
This is one of my favorite Tommy Heinsohn moments, hilarious when Smart drills the 3. Another that sticks out is from a loss to the Spurs a few years ago, “‘Mawcus’ should’ve made that pass about two weeks ago.” Legendary player, coach and broadcaster.
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Jordan Harris just broke Dylan Wendt's ankles.
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@MMcGiveron Could be as simple as his sweater didn’t make it to the laundry cart. But thought it was a powerful photo.
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Patrice Bergeron is skating on his own before Bruins morning skate.
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Hampus Lindholm won’t play tomorrow, but Bruce Cassidy said he’s “feeling better.”
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Alex Ovechkin's stick explodes and goes for a ride... nice one-handed grab by that Caps fan.
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Patrick Donnelly
4 years
ICYMI: Here’s my feature on BU’s Jesse Compher, how she’s cemented herself among college hockey’s elite, a sibling rivalry with her brother J.T. of the @Avalanche , and more. I’m very proud of how it came out, and I’d appreciate it if you’d gave it a read!
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Patrick Donnelly
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#GoHabsGo D prospect Lane Hutson with a beauty to tie it late for BU. Assist to brother Quinn Hutson.
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Patrice Bergeron off the post and in from his spot. That's 11 years in a row with at least 20 goals.
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Brad Marchand said he felt good in the playoffs, that he was able to elevate his game to a “much higher level” than the regular season. Said he’s looking forward to a normal offseason and not “mutilating” his body anymore.
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Jeremy Swayman and Trent Frederic, both pending RFAs, are leaving their contract talks to their agents. Both want to be in Boston.
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2 years
Bruins to the kill. Tripping on... Jeremy Swayman?
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2 years
I mean “Live and Let Die” might’ve been worth the price of admission by itself. Glad I got to see Paul McCartney live. Probably my favorite show I’ve been to.
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Patrick Donnelly
3 years
David Pastrnak sticking around for some one-timers following Group A’s skate.
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That's ̶C̶l̶i̶f̶f̶y̶ Connor Clifton Hockey. Roofs it off the rush to make it 3-0
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Bruce Cassidy: “I think the guys… they know what’s at stake. I don’t have to bring it to their attention.”
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10 months
Saturday, Nov. 25 - Madison Square Garden: - Bruins at Rangers, 1 p.m. - BU vs. Cornell, 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26 - MetLife Stadium: - Patriots at Giants, 1 p.m.
@BUAthletics
BU Athletics
10 months
For the 9️⃣th time... Terriers 🔴 Big Red 🔴 NYC 🔴 Thanksgiving Weekend @TerrierHockey #RHH23
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1 year
There’s this miniature horse sitting above above Linus Ullmark’s stall…
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2 years
Bucket list shot today 📸
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3 years
Good morning. The Bruins play real hockey today.
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Jay Pandolfo: "The BU Hockey program isn't broken. What we need to do is everything just a little bit better. ... We're gonna have high expectations, so we're gonna have high standards. ... We're gonna buy into this mindset, and the results are going to speak for themselves."
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1 year
Are these the best BU jerseys ever? BU-Holy Cross coming up at Fenway.
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Cam Neely says it’s a “no-brainer” for No. 37 to hang from the rafters. “We’ll figure out a time to do that.”
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8 months
Another look at the Bruins’ centennial jerseys
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10 months
Kevin Shattenkirk on Zoom, said he thought he might have gotten drafted by Boston back in 2007. He went 14th overall to Colorado. Boston took Zach Hamill 8th.
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Miles Wood with a big hit on Charlie McAvoy, and Mike Reilly responds.
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2 years
Spotted at North Station. I respect it so much
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Tuukka Rask has remained on the ice with the main group this morning. Taking duties against PP1:
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Curtis Lazar on his line with Tomas Nosek and Trent Frederic: “As camp goes on we’re building that chemistry. I think today was our best skate yet.”
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Krejci said he would have required surgery to play another season in the NHL. His body “can’t take the whole season,” which is why he would possibly return around the holidays to ramp up for the World Championships.
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Bruce Cassidy: Jeremy Swayman expected to start tomorrow. Derek Forbort will go back in.
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4 years
Albie O’Connell postgame: “I’m not supposed to comment on officials... the diving in that game was awful... karma didn’t catch up to that, but it will.” #BUvsNU #Beanpot
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2 years
Haven't been very active here lately - trying to unplug and enjoy the summer - but I do have some news. I recently accepted a full-time position with at Turner Sports and @wbd ! Can't wait to get started in August!
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10 months
These two guys can’t even defend. Like literal pylons out there. More busts for the Bruins SMH…
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8 months
Former BU Terrier Wilmer Skoog is here at Warrior. Skoog signed a one-year AHL contract with the Charlotte Checkers (FLA) in the offseason.
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4 years
Wilmer Skoog: *scores the biggest goal of his life in 2OT to send BU to the Beanpot finals* The NCAA and their OT rules: #Beanpot
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Patrick Donnelly
3 years
Got a ton of great shots up North today, if I do say so myself. Here are my four favorites, I think. 📸
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This post-trade deadline acquisition is indeed eligible for the playoffs. Starting tomorrow, I'll be joining @BostonSportsBSJ full-time to cover the Bruins. Huge thank you to @GregABedard for the opportunity. Great timing with the playoffs approaching. Can't wait to get going!
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Marchand was in some discomfort after the hit from Hathaway. Went down the tunnel, returned, and then went back to the room. Not great.
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Some news: Last night was my last game covering the Bruins for Boston Sports Journal. I’ll always be grateful to @GregABedard for taking a chance on me and giving me a tremendous opportunity. He and the entire BSJ crew work their tails off, and I’m glad to have been a part of it.
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News! 🗞️ Today is my last day with NCAA Digital. Covering the men's Frozen Four in Tampa was an absolute blast, and couldn't have asked for a more exciting national championship. Thankful for all the experience and guidance I got during my work with @wbd and @NCAAIceHockey !
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"B's in 7!" chant erupting at TD Garden
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Captain Logan Cockerill (NYI) plans to stay at Boston University next season, per sources.
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Patrick Donnelly
4 years
Birdied the first hole AND found this? Must be a sign the Bruins close out the series tonight.
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Raise it. 📸 #Beanpot | @WTBUSports
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BEANPOT CHAMPIONS. 📸 #Beanpot | @WTBUSports
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Greg Carvel: "That goal by Knies, it's ridiculous. He looked like Auston Matthews. What are you going to do?"
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2 years
#LeafsForever prospect Matthew Knies ties it on the power play with GM Kyle Dubas in the building. Quick shot off the right post and in.
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2 years
It’s about to be that time
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Cassidy says it's up to guys like Brandon Carlo, Charlie McAvoy, Matt Grzelcyk, Charlie Coyle, etc. to become more "assertive" personalities in the room.
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1 year
NHL announces Matthew Tkachuk has been fined $5000, the max under the CBA, for this cross check on Garnet Hathaway after the first period yesterday.
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Another strong save by Brandon Bussi. This time on Alex Belzile right in front.
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4 years
Mike “Doc” Emrick brought the same energy to every single game. One call I instantly think of is this Bruins comeback vs. the Rangers one Black Friday. The intensity of his call leading up to the game-winner is still so awesome. Hat tip to an inspiring career for Doc.
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3 years
Bruce Cassidy says Charlie McAvoy is fine.
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Pastrnak.
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Ecstatic to begin my foray into the @NEHockeyJournal universe. I can't wait to add to top-of-its-class coverage for both boys and especially girls hockey, and much more. A little about me:
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Patrick Donnelly
2 years
Throwbacks fit for a big stage. BU and Harvard drop the puck in just about 10 minutes. 📸 #Beanpot
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Charlie Coyle has looked extremely confident with the puck tonight.
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Michael Lombardi gets the hard hat from Jacob Quillan
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Patrick Donnelly
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In some personal news, extremely excited to say that I'm now a Digital Intern with @NBC10Boston / @NECN for the fall semester! Incredibly grateful to have this opportunity. Can't wait to get going!
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Alec Regula saves a goal.
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Zach Metsa won’t let this thing out of his sight
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Ty Gallagher celebrates his third period tying goal in BU’s 4-3 win over UMass. 📸
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Milan Lucic's last goal as a Bruin before tonight: - Made it 3-2 with 1:09 left against the Panthers in a win on March 31, 2015. - Assisted by rookie David Pastrnak and Ryan Spooner - Tuukka Rask made 22 saves. Roberto Luongo made 26. - Jaromir Jagr was in the Panthers' lineup.
@PR_NHL
NHL Public Relations
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Milan Lucic scored his first goal in the black and gold since returning to the @NHLBruins for the 2023-24 campaign. His last goal for Boston came on March 31, 2015 in a win against the Panthers. #NHLStats
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3 years
Heard there’s a game here tonight
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Brad Marchand, Jeremy Swayman, Linus Ullmark, Marc McLaughlin and Ian Mitchell getting some work in before the first captain’s practice of the year at Warrior.
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🚨LACROSSE GOAL🚨 Wilmer Skoog pulls off the Michigan for the second time in his career to give BU a 2-0 lead over Maine. He nearly pulled it off against UConn a few weeks ago.
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Sean Driscoll (14) and the Terriers celebrate his first collegiate goal. 📸 #BUvsPC
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Boston University defenseman Kasper Kotkansalo has announced via Instagram that he will forgo his senior season and stay in Finland, due to COVID-19 concerns. The Detroit Red Wings prospect called the decision a “bitter sweet feeling” in his post.
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