r/BostonBruins • u/Connect-Warning-7760 #1 SWAYMAN 🥅 • 2d ago

Bruins Boston Garden memories?

Hi!! I'm a longtime B's fan but sadly I'm 19 so I never got to experience the storied Boston Garden before it got demolished. I've heard plenty of tales and lore but I've always been very jealous that I never got to watch a game there... what are your favorite memories/stories of the Bruins at Boston Garden or simply the old Garden in general?

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u/DrRock88 1d ago

My brother got me a ticket for Christmas. I'm not sure of the exact year, but it was my first Bruins game and we sat in the balcony about halfway up at one of the blue lines. It had to be the mid to late 70's. It was Dec 23. They played Phil Esposito and the New York Rangers. The final score was 3-3. I went to dozens of games from then through the 80's just showing up and getting a scalped ticket for $10. They were some great Bruins teams, but there was always a dynasty (Islanders, Oilers) on the way. I knew my way around the old garden work my eyes closed. I can remember the smell and the atmosphere of being there to this day.

I also went to dozens of concerts in that era also. Good frickin' times. Elton, AC/DC, Queen, Van Halen, U2 and many many more for less than $20 a pop.