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EVERETT, MA – What’s Black and Gold and Red all over? Twentyfive Bruins decked out in Santa caps, roaming
the toy aisles of the Target in Everett, MA.
On December 3rd, the entire team roster participated in the Boston Bruins annual Holiday Toy Shopping event
presented by Wynn Everett.
The B’s took this rare fourday game hiatus as an
opportunity to bring some holiday cheer to over 600
children who will be unable to celebrate the holidays at
home this year, continuing the tradition of toy shopping
and delivery that Bruins Hall of Famer Ray Bourque
started during his time as captain.
A now veteran of the event, Shawn Thornton was eager to
start a day that he and his fellow teammates look forward
to every year.
“The guys get a kick out of it. We really embrace it. It’s
neat to come out and pick up all these toys for the kids; it’s
even better when we get to deliver them.”
Each Bruin donned his jersey and set out with a clipboard full of requests for toys, clothing, DVDs, and various other
gifts to be bought with a budget drawn from the more than twentythree thousand dollar total donation.
“I didn’t realize you can buy this many toys with nine hundred dollars,” said centerman Gregory Campbell. “It’s a lot
of history and we’re extremely fortunate that when the holidays roll around we’re able to make a list and help them
get most of [it].”
While Thornton and Campbell are glad to be back behind the shopping carts, the experience is also extremely
rewarding for newcomers like Reilly Smith, who realize that giving back to the community is a welcomed
responsibility of those who wear the SpokedB.
“They do so much to give back to the community, and that doesn’t happen in very many organizations,” says Smith
of Patrice Bergeron (who’s spearheaded the event for the past four years) and his other teammates. “To have that
kind of leadership on the team, it’s just kind of a mindset to always give back to the community because they do so
much for us and we wouldn’t have a hockey team if it wasn’t for the fans.”
This year’s toy donations will go to a variety of organizations including Boston Children's Hospital, Floating Hospital
for Children at Tufts Medical Center, MassGeneral Hospital for Children, Shriners Hospital for Children, Franciscan
Hospital for Children, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Toys for Tots Malden Campaign, and Housing Families of
Malden.
As the gifts piled up, it was easy to imagine the smiles of the children who will soon receive their holiday toys
mirrored in the grins of all members of the Bruins hockey club.
“15 minutes – we’re on our second cart!” Thornton boasted. “I like this, we’re just throwing stuff in. The kids are
going to be spoiled this year I can’t wait.”
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EVERETT, MA – What’s Black and Gold and Red all over? Twentyfive Bruins decked out in Santa caps, roaming
the toy aisles of the Target in Everett, MA.
On December 3rd, the entire team roster participated in the Boston Bruins annual Holiday Toy Shopping event
presented by Wynn Everett.
The B’s took this rare fourday game hiatus as an
opportunity to bring some holiday cheer to over 600
children who will be unable to celebrate the holidays at
home this year, continuing the tradition of toy shopping
and delivery that Bruins Hall of Famer Ray Bourque
started during his time as captain.
A now veteran of the event, Shawn Thornton was eager to
start a day that he and his fellow teammates look forward
to every year.
“The guys get a kick out of it. We really embrace it. It’s
neat to come out and pick up all these toys for the kids; it’s
even better when we get to deliver them.”
Each Bruin donned his jersey and set out with a clipboard full of requests for toys, clothing, DVDs, and various other
gifts to be bought with a budget drawn from the more than twentythree thousand dollar total donation.
“I didn’t realize you can buy this many toys with nine hundred dollars,” said centerman Gregory Campbell. “It’s a lot
of history and we’re extremely fortunate that when the holidays roll around we’re able to make a list and help them
get most of [it].”
While Thornton and Campbell are glad to be back behind the shopping carts, the experience is also extremely
rewarding for newcomers like Reilly Smith, who realize that giving back to the community is a welcomed
responsibility of those who wear the SpokedB.
“They do so much to give back to the community, and that doesn’t happen in very many organizations,” says Smith
of Patrice Bergeron (who’s spearheaded the event for the past four years) and his other teammates. “To have that
kind of leadership on the team, it’s just kind of a mindset to always give back to the community because they do so
much for us and we wouldn’t have a hockey team if it wasn’t for the fans.”
This year’s toy donations will go to a variety of organizations including Boston Children's Hospital, Floating Hospital
for Children at Tufts Medical Center, MassGeneral Hospital for Children, Shriners Hospital for Children, Franciscan
Hospital for Children, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Toys for Tots Malden Campaign, and Housing Families of
Malden.
As the gifts piled up, it was easy to imagine the smiles of the children who will soon receive their holiday toys
mirrored in the grins of all members of the Bruins hockey club.
“15 minutes – we’re on our second cart!” Thornton boasted. “I like this, we’re just throwing stuff in. The kids are
going to be spoiled this year I can’t wait.”
A Holiday Toy Story
Bruins purchase thousands of toys to be donated to hospitals & charities around
Boston
Tuesday, 12.3.2013 / 7:18 PM ET / Features
Boston Bruins
55 friends like this
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2,204,121 likes
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Wednesday, 11.04.2015 / 10:55 AM
Bruins Recall Max Talbot from Providence
Boston Bruins
Tuesday, 11.03.2015 / 9:25 PM
Statement from General Manager Don
Sweeney regarding Chris Kelly
Boston Bruins
Tuesday, 11.03.2015 / 10:00 AM
Bruins recall Alex Khokhlachev from
Providence
Boston Bruins
Monday, 11.02.2015 / 3:00 PM
David Krejci Named NHL Third Star For
October
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Monday, 11.02.2015 / 12:00 PM
Marchand Named First Star of the Week
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