Bruins Intrasquad Scrimmage at TD Garden Sold Out

Thursday, May 23, 2019

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The Boston Bruins intrasquad scrimmage being held Thursday night at TD Garden is sold out.

Boston is holding the scrimmage in preparation for the start of the Stanley Cup Final against the St. Louis Blues, which is set to begin on Memorial Day.

The Bruins have been off for seven days, so far, after sweeping the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals.

“We've got some ideas we bandied around. We came up with this one. We've had good practices, but this will be a little bit different,” said Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy during his press conference on Tuesday.

Ticket prices were set at $20, with all proceeds from the scrimmage benefiting the Boston Bruins Foundation.

Puck drop is set for 7 p.m.

The Scrimmage

Boston will split into two teams and play two 25-minute periods, with two referees.

According to Cassidy, he might create some four-on-four situations, as well as, some six-on-five situations.

"This isn't a physicality contest out there. It's compete on pucks. It's play with some pace. I think we're smart enough. That will be the message I relay to some of the younger guys: We're doing this for a reason. But the reason is not to injure anybody," said Cassidy.

Bruins vs Blues

Boston and St. Louis met two times during the regular season.

The Bruins beat St. Louis 5-2 on January 17 in Boston, while the Blues beat the Bruins 2-1 in a shootout on February 23 in St. Louis.

Series Schedule

Game 1 at Boston: Monday, May 27 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC

Game 2 at Boston: Wednesday, May 29 at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN

Game 3 at St. Louis: Saturday, June 1 at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN

Game 4 at St. Louis: Monday, June 3 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC

Game 5 at Boston*: Thursday, June 6 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC

Game 6 at St. Louis*: Sunday, June 9 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC

Game 7 at Boston*: Wednesday, June 12 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC

*if needed

Related Slideshow: A History of Hockey in Worcester

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Worcester's 1st Pro Hockey Team, Worcester Warriors

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In their first season, under Head Coach John "Hans" Marsden, the Warriors went 3-17 and finished in last place.

Other Teams in the EHL that season included the Washington Lions, Clinton Comets, New Haven Blades and Baltimore Clippers.

Photo is of Harold Songin, courtesy of EHL.com

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1978

Worcester Crusaders Youth Hockey is Established

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The Crusaders competed in the New England Hockey League, one of the best youth hockey leagues in North America.

For the 2011/12 season, the Crusaders sponsored 9 teams ranging from mite division to midget division.

Photo courtesy of Crusaders website

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The IceCats Come to Worcester

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The IceCats went 24-45-11 in their first season and finished in 6th place in the conference.

However, the IceCats would turn it around and make the playoffs in every season after that, except 2004-2005, but would never advance past the second round.

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Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

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Sharks Arrive in Worcester

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The Sharks played their first home game on October 14 in front of a sold out DCU Center.

In their first season, Worcester went 41-28-3 (OT Loss)- 8 (shootout Loss) and made the playoffs. The Sharks lost to the Manchester Monarchs in the first round.

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The captain of the team was Ryan Vescue and the Head Coach was Roy Sommer.

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2012

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For more information on the Junior Sharks, click here.

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