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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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