Product Details

• Actors: Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, Ray Bourque, Cam Neely
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
• Language: English (Stereo)
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• DVD Release Date: March 24, 2009
• Run Time: 265 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001LPWGGE
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,843 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

In conjunction with the 85th anniversary of the Boston Bruins, NHL® Studios tells the story of the revered Original Six franchise in this The History of the Boston Bruins DVD set. With rich tradition, a parade of vibrant characters, a legendary home arena and a passionate fan base, Boston has been the flashpoint of some of the NHL®'s most important events over the last century.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NHL The History of the Boston Bruins, April 25, 2009

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Nancy M. Downie "hockey fan" (Warwick,, RI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NHL: The History of the Boston Bruins (DVD)

This is an excellent 2 Disc comprehensive history of the Boston Bruins. Whether you are a Bruins fan or a hockey buff, this set will not disappoint. From it's early beginnings to the present, all aspects of the team are covered. It contains several photos, interviews and comments from past players to the present. The archive footage will please any Bruins fan. We get to see the progression of uniforms and equipment and how the game was played. A nostalgic look at the Boston Garden and the winning of the Stanley Cup still evokes a feeling of pride any Bruins fan can enjoy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Bleed Black & Gold", October 14, 2009

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Solomon Kelly (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: NHL: The History of the Boston Bruins (DVD)

This thing delivers again and again, covering the brightest and the darkest moments alike from the long, wonderful history of the Boston Bruins. There are no lulls to speak of, it's a constant stream of remarkable stories and invaluable archival footage. Eddie Shore might be the hardest man who ever lived and Milt Schmidt's story about taking out Rocket Richard is just hilarious. You get interviews with Bobby Orr, Cam Neely, Ray Bourque, Phil Esposito and even interjections and reflections from the new blood of the Bruins - Tim Thomas, Zdeno Chara and Milan Lucic. This is the entire story of my team (and if you're on this page reading reviews, it's probably yours, too) and I couldn't be happier with this buy and enthusiastically recommend it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good history, but incomplete, January 24, 2011

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Robert G. Splaine Jr. "patsfanrob" (Phoenix) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NHL: The History of the Boston Bruins (DVD)

This is a two-disc set. The first one contains the team history. I have been a Bruins fan for many years, but was not a close follower of the team, so I took a lot from this that I did not already know. It was interesting to see the team's history chronicled from its beginning to the present day and to see old footage and the progression of their uniforms over the years.I was surprised that two significant players in team history were not mentioned. Andy Moog, one of the more popular players they had, and Joe Thornton, the high draft pick who never lived up to expectations. These are glaring ommisions. The first disc also has personal stories about the current players, showing them participate in hobbies they like. I would have liked to see more, information about their wife and kids, how they got to where they are.

The second disc is a complete waste. It has nothing more than the ceremonies retiring the numbers of some Bruins greats and the ceremony for the final game played at the Boston Garden. I would have liked to see highlights of The Bruins greatest games, or stories focusing on their Stanley Cup runs.

Overall the History is interesting, but does omit some significant figures. The rest of it is nothing special. A good watch for a Bruins fan, or any hockey fan, but this could have been better.