Boston Bruins Hockey Team Unveils Memorial Statue Outside TD Garden to Celebrate its Centennial

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The Boston Bruins celebrated its 100th anniversary today by unveiling a statue in the shape of a bear, the long-time symbol of the storied hockey team, in Portal Park outside TD Garden in Boston's North End.

The team played its inaugural game on December 1, 1924 against the Montreal Maroons, beating them 2-1.  A century later, the Bruins play the Montreal Canadians on December 1, 2024 at 3 p.m. The puck drops at 4:15 p.m.

Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs said the statue represents "the enduring spirit of this franchise and its fans.  This statue will greet generations of hockey fans, players and all who pass by, reminding them of the rich legacy we have built together and the exciting future that lies ahead. A very special thank you to Harry Weber as well, whose vision and artistic talent have brought this remarkable sculpture to life.”

Standing 6-feet tall, 10-feet long and weighs 3,500 pounds, the statue is composed of 90 individual bronze pieces all welded together, and positioned on a 28-inch plinth, which is inscribed with a message directed to the Boston community. The inscription reflects the core values and legacy that the team and its fans have fostered in the city throughout its first century.


 Image courtesy of the Boston Bruins

The monument was designed and sculpted by Harry Weber, the same artist who created the iconic Bobby Orr statue in 2010, which also stands outside TD Garden.

“Creating two monuments that represent the Bruins’ storied legacy and heritage has been a privilege,” said Weber. “Though originally from St. Louis, Boston has always held a special place in my heart, and it means the world to have had the opportunity to sculpt two symbols of the team’s greatness for such passionate fans.”

Alongside Weber’s direction, several collaborators on the monument, included Cambridge Seven Architects, Copley Woolf Landscape Architects, Gilbane Building Company, and LeMessurier Consulting.

The unveiling of the new monument is part of a weekend full of festivities in celebration of the club’s Centennial Game weekend, including alumni appearances, youth programming and more, all designed to unite fans of all ages through a shared passion for Bruins hockey.

About the Boston Bruins Centennial

The Boston Bruins became the first U.S.-based NHL club, and third overall, to reach 100 years of play in 2023-24, following Toronto in 2017 and Montreal in 2009. The Bruins celebrated its Centennial all year long during the 2023-24 season with a full slate of special events and initiatives. The Centennial celebration culminates on December 1 at the club’s Centennial Game against the Montreal Canadians.  The Bruins' Centennial celebration is intended to unite fans, alumni and associates, celebrate the team's rich history and lay the groundwork for the next 100 years of Bruins hockey. 


For more information about the Boston Bruins Centennial celebration go to BostonBruins.com/Centennial.

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