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caz16 said:
Espo was my idol, I remember this. The reason my Mom knitted me the number 7 on my treasured sweater.View attachment 977296
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Awh.

You should send Phil these pictures.

One of a kind,

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Two of a feather,

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I was around in 1972 but being American and ignorant, the Summit Series wasn't on my radar (Even though Detroit got Windsor's Channel 9, which allowed me to watch Hockey Night In Canada.)

However, I was parked in front of the TV on 3 December, 1987 for a ceremony honoring Phil's legendary history with the Bruins.

I think we all know what happened that magical evening.

It's the kind of thing the Bruins have always done, and continue to do, exceedingly well.

Their only NHL rival in this regard is Montreal.

And absolute credit where due. It was one of the best ideas Harry Sinden ever had.

Raymond:

"This is yours, big fella.

"It's always been yours.

"And it never should have been anyone else's."



Phil:

"He got me. He really got me."

Ray:

"Seeing Phil Esposito speechless. ...

"That was special.

"You don't see that every day."

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I have been in a meeting where we weighed our options for moving 4 TV trucks from Montreal to Boston in a 12-hour window during a major weather event. The trucks must be in Boston by 1 PM on Sunday and won't leave Montreal until 1 AM.

We have ruled out I-89 as too risky which leaves I-87 and I-91. I-87 is longer but less mountainous but is also known for dangerous icing.

I voted for I-87 because US Customs in Champlain, NY can deal with trucks better.

Breakfast poutine (fried egg, Canadian bacon, sausage)

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Fenway said:
I have been in a meeting where we weighed our options for moving 4 TV trucks from Montreal to Boston in a 12-hour window during a major weather event. The trucks must be in Boston by 1 PM on Sunday and won't leave Montreal until 1 AM.

We have ruled out I-89 as too risky which leaves I-87 and I-91. I-87 is longer but less mountainous but is also known for dangerous icing.

I voted for I-87 because US Customs in Champlain, NY can deal with trucks better.

Breakfast poutine (fried egg, Canadian bacon, sausage)

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Stay safe 🙏
 
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Guelph Bruin said:
Stay safe 🙏
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Montreal to Boston is in good weather an easy drive,

I-89 is the shortest route at 310 miles but Quebec has had some delays in completing Autoroute A-35 to the Vermont border. The A-35 is the primary route for traffic between Montreal and Boston, although it ends 13.4 km (8.3 mi) short of the U.S. border. It was supposed to be completed in 1967 and now that might happen in 2026.

Logistics have been an issue as Rogers Sportsnet's main truck is not allowed in the US as they have equipment from a Chinese vendor that is banned in the US.
 
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Fenway said:
I have been in a meeting where we weighed our options for moving 4 TV trucks from Montreal to Boston in a 12-hour window during a major weather event. The trucks must be in Boston by 1 PM on Sunday and won't leave Montreal until 1 AM.

We have ruled out I-89 as too risky which leaves I-87 and I-91. I-87 is longer but less mountainous but is also known for dangerous icing.

I voted for I-87 because US Customs in Champlain, NY can deal with trucks better.

Breakfast poutine (fried egg, Canadian bacon, sausage)

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Yikes! It is a massive system, I hope everything goes well.
 
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Fenway said:
I have been in a meeting where we weighed our options for moving 4 TV trucks from Montreal to Boston in a 12-hour window during a major weather event. The trucks must be in Boston by 1 PM on Sunday and won't leave Montreal until 1 AM.

We have ruled out I-89 as too risky which leaves I-87 and I-91. I-87 is longer but less mountainous but is also known for dangerous icing.

I voted for I-87 because US Customs in Champlain, NY can deal with trucks better.

Breakfast poutine (fried egg, Canadian bacon, sausage)

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That breakfast would make my heart stop!
 
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EverettMike said:
I think all of Canada, animals included, would be too depressed to stop me.
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No politic I know, let stay in this bubble but like alot of my folks, I am more angry and willing to fight and really not depress by what is happening, from a proud French Canadian.

Hope for a great game, with a Canadian win, which is not done, USA teams no weakness.
 
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GordonHowe said:
Awh.

You should send Phil these pictures.

One of a kind,

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Two of a feather,

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I was around in 1972 but being American and ignorant, the Summit Series wasn't on my radar (Even though Detroit got Windsor's Channel 9, which allowed me to watch Hockey Night In Canada.)

However, I was parked in front of the TV on 3 December, 1987 for a ceremony honoring Phil's legendary history with the Bruins.

I think we all know what happened that magical evening.

It's the kind of thing the Bruins have always done, and continue to do, exceedingly well.

Their only NHL rival in this regard is Montreal.

And absolute credit where due. It was one of the best ideas Harry Sinden ever had.

Raymond:

"This is yours, big fella.

"It's always been yours.

"And it never should have been anyone else's."



Phil:

"He got me. He really got me."

Ray:

"Seeing Phil Esposito speechless. ...

"That was special.

"You don't see that every day."

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I was at the game where Bourque gave up number 7. There with my Dad.
 
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Fenway said:
I have been in a meeting where we weighed our options for moving 4 TV trucks from Montreal to Boston in a 12-hour window during a major weather event. The trucks must be in Boston by 1 PM on Sunday and won't leave Montreal until 1 AM.

We have ruled out I-89 as too risky which leaves I-87 and I-91. I-87 is longer but less mountainous but is also known for dangerous icing.

I voted for I-87 because US Customs in Champlain, NY can deal with trucks better.

Breakfast poutine (fried egg, Canadian bacon, sausage)

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Be careful Kevin!
 
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GordonHowe said:
Awh.

You should send Phil these pictures.

One of a kind,

View attachment 977303

Two of a feather,

View attachment 977306



I was around in 1972 but being American and ignorant, the Summit Series wasn't on my radar (Even though Detroit got Windsor's Channel 9, which allowed me to watch Hockey Night In Canada.)

However, I was parked in front of the TV on 3 December, 1987 for a ceremony honoring Phil's legendary history with the Bruins.

I think we all know what happened that magical evening.

It's the kind of thing the Bruins have always done, and continue to do, exceedingly well.

Their only NHL rival in this regard is Montreal.

And absolute credit where due. It was one of the best ideas Harry Sinden ever had.

Raymond:

"This is yours, big fella.

"It's always been yours.

"And it never should have been anyone else's."



Phil:

"He got me. He really got me."

Ray:

"Seeing Phil Esposito speechless. ...

"That was special.

"You don't see that every day."

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Why is being American and ignorant an excuse? The '72 Showdown had as much interest as the Red Sox pennant race with your Tigers in Greater Boston in '72.
Fenway said:
Montreal to Boston is in good weather an easy drive,

I-89 is the shortest route at 310 miles but Quebec has had some delays in completing Autoroute A-35 to the Vermont border. The A-35 is the primary route for traffic between Montreal and Boston, although it ends 13.4 km (8.3 mi) short of the U.S. border. It was supposed to be completed in 1967 and now that might happen in 2026.

Logistics have been an issue as Rogers Sportsnet's main truck is not allowed in the US as they have equipment from a Chinese vendor that is banned in the US.
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Why do these ducks ave to be involved? If they can't make it in time, what happens? NESN to the rescue?

HustleB said:
I was at the game where Bourque gave up number 7. There with my Dad.
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Bruins won the game also.
 
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Does a regulation win essentially lock USA in the final? Canada could only max out at 5 points and Finland could reach 6 but since we beat them we'd have the tiebreaker?
 
My boys will be at all the games in Boston. Only thing I did not appreciate was not being in my seats.

Thursdays games are going to be tough to get in with another storm that day.
 
HustleB said:
I was at the game where Bourque gave up number 7. There with my Dad.
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If you watch the video and see Phil’s daughter Carrie she is wearing this big belt.

I was working that day and came home before going to the game. My folks were friends with the Esposito’s and his first wife was one of my mother BF and their two girls were always at our house.

When I came in I knew my mother took Carrie clothes shopping in the morning for the number retirement etc.

My mother who outfitted me in irregular clothes from the Beverly Marshall’s. If I wanted normal clothes I got them at Christmas from my aunts.

The other place she shopped was TJ Maxx on 114 in Danvers.

She also kinda pushed you when shopping to get what she wanted. I went along with it but my draw was loaded with stuff I didn’t like but she did. She was not happy about it and I finally told her and she of course said ‘why didn’t you tell me this ?’:laugh:

Seriously (I’m sure many of you had a mother like that)

So I asked how it went- they liked to go to TJ Maxx ? And my mother was kinda irritated because Carrie didn’t get what my mother wanted. According to my mother she bought this ridiculous huge belt that looked like the toy wrestling belts my 9 year old nephew has. My mother said I picked out these beautiful outfits ‘but nope, she looks like she’s going out to a club’

so I go to the game and downstairs by the (legendary) pizza stand (50 cents a slice - yowza) I am walking past with a few of my buddies the Esposito entourage is coming towards us (no Phil but about a dozen people)

Carrie sees me and comes over and I say to her “so that’s the belt my mothers bitching about’ and and let out a loud laugh and said ‘Pat (my mother) was determined not to let me get this’ but I wore her down”

They were very funny together - both amazing characters

Kate08 said:
We’re going to see a matinee of Becoming Led Zeppelin in IMAX with my aunt, followed by some bar hopping and dinner.

Hopefully we’re home in time for the game
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I am so pumped for this / next week
 
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