The Bruins held night three of their Centennial Era celebration on Saturday, honoring the ‘Lunch Pail AC’ prior to their matchup with the New York Rangers.
Fittingly, many of the honored players started the evening in the penalty box.
Boston’s ‘Lunch Pail Athletic Club’ was known for being tough, hard workers — and for spending a lot of minutes in the penalty box. Four of the eight Bruins honored are among Boston’s top five career penalty minute earners.
Leading the charge for the ceremonial puck drop were two important former Bruins. One of the best defenders in his era, and a beloved Boston athlete, Ray Bourque returned to Boston and assisted fellow former Bruin Normand Leveille with the puck drop.