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PHOTOS: Bruins, Dropkick Murphys Invade Breakway Ice Center

Former Bruins participate in benefit hockey game for the Claddagh Fund.

Several former Boston Bruins, including Terry O'Reilly and Rick Middleton, visited the Breakaway Ice Center in Tewksbury earlier this month for a benefit hockey game. The event raised money for the Claddagh Fund, a fund established in 2009 by Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys. Middleton and O'Reilly served as guest players on one of the teams, while Bruins alums Bob Sweeney and Jay Miller skated for the opposition. Casey served as guest coach for one squad while current Bruin Shawn Thornton coached the other team. The event was sponsored by Basement Systems of Plaistow, NH. Editor Bill Gilman was on hand at the event and captured these images.

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Bruins' Shawn Thornton, Dropkick Murphys in Tewksbury on Saturday

Charity hockey game at Breakaway Ice Center to benefit the Claddagh Fund.

Boston Bruins past and present, along with the rowdy Dropkick Murphys, will be on hand Saturday night at the Breakaway Ice Center, 10 Carter St., for a charity hockey game. The event, which starts at 6:30 p.m., will benefit the Claddagh Fund, a charity foundation set up by Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys back in 2009. According to fund's website (claddaghfund.org): "Honoring the three attributes of the Claddagh Ring, friendship, love and loyalty, the mission of the Claddagh Fund is to raise money for the most underfunded non-profit organizations that support vulnerable populations in our communities." Dave Hughes, the owner of Breakaway Ice Center, sits on the Board of Trustees for the Claddagh Fund. "Since Ken Casey started the fund, it…

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Tewksbury Redmen Mites Hockey Team Continues Strong Play

Mites go 1-1-1 over the past week.

(Editor's note: The following information was supplied by the coaches of the Tewksbury Redmen Mite hockey team.) The Tewksbury Redmen Mites Hockey Team continued their strong play going 1-1-1 over the past week. The Mites battled hard against a big Methuen team but lost 5-2, ending their 3 game winning streak.  The Redmen came out strong in the first period with quality scoring chances by Billy Doherty, Conor Cremin, and Brady Chapman but the Methuen goalie kept the Redmen off the scoreboard. The Mites were down 3-0 in the second period but battled back with 2 second period goals by Andrew Grieco and Sean Murphy. The Redmen continued to pressure the Methuen goalie in the third period with shots by Jack Griffin, Alex Pescatore, and Andrew …

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Tewksbury Redmen Mites complete a successful weekend

Mites post back-to-back shutout victories.

(Editor's note: The following information was supplied by the coaches of the Tewksbury Redmen Mites.) The Tewksbury Redmen Mites Hockey Team, based out of the Breakaway Ice Center, capped off a great weekend of games by beating Marblehead 2-0, after nearly completing a great comeback against Arlington. The Mites opened up their weekend schedule by falling behind Arlington 4-0 but started the comeback in the 2nd period with a goal by Brady Chapman, assisted by Billy Doherty and Conor Cremin.Two third-period goals by Andrew Della Piana, with assists to Alex Pescatore, cut the lead to 1 goal, but last minute shots by Jake McDonough & Sean Murphy were turned away by the Arlington goalie.  The Mites received great play up front by Andrew Grieco…

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Bring The Stanley Cup to Tewksbury!

Tell us why you believe the Bruins show make sure Lord Stanley's treasured trophy should make a stop in Tewksbury this summer.

Give credit where credit is due. Matt Schooley, the esteemed editor of our sister publication, Wilmington Patch, has launched a public relations campaign to try and convince the Boston Bruins that at some point over the next few months, the Stanley Cup should be brought to Wilmington, or more specifically, Ristuccia Rink, for a public viewing. As Matt points out, tradition dictates that the players, coaches and staff have the chance to spend at least a day with Lord Stanley's hallowed trophy, bringing it anywhere they would like. And we certainly agree that The Cup should be seen and touched and photographed by as many fans as possible. But my dear friend Matt is wrong on one key point. If the Cup is going to make an appearance in the …

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