Covering PWHL Boston and more for
@TheIceGarden
and BU hockey for
@WTBUSports
| BU ‘25 | Easily distracted by dogs, fishing, and hockey | Opinions are mine
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Meet Sully
He’s a sweet, goofy, but incredibly shy and sensitive boy who’s been at the shelter for 8 months now. The way to his heart is stuffies and cheese. He’s been returned 3 times because people push him too hard and refuse to give him time to settle.
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Ah... Tom Wilson doing Tom Wilson things after the goal is scored. How he gets away with this stuff is beyond me... that was completely unnecessary, intentional, and dirty. But will Caps fans call him out? Absolutely not🙃
And with that, the inaugural PWHL season has come to an end.
What an honor it was to cover Boston for
@TheIceGarden
this year. I’ll probably have more thoughts at some point, but for now, thank you so much to everyone who followed along, we can’t do this without your support.
With all the grief PWHL Boston fans get for lower attendance, I decided to tell some of their stories to show numbers don’t paint a complete picture, and I’m really proud of how it turned out. It’s for paid subscribers only, so if you have the means, please consider subscribing!
Minnesota just completed the reverse sweep of Toronto, so they’ll take on Boston in the inaugural Walter Cup Final.
They’ll kick things off at the Tsongas Center on Sunday at 5pm. See y’all there!
As I was typing this, it appears to have sold out. Curious if they somehow create more seats like they have for many of the Canadian sellouts.
Regardless, should be an incredible atmosphere!
There are currently 9 tickets left in the Tsongas Center for Wednesday, and it looks like all tickets had already been opened up (not 100% sure though).
It has been 17 minutes since Müller scored.
-First in the family to graduate with any sort of honors✅
-First in the family to graduate in the top of the class✅
-Maine Seal of Biliteracy✅
-Citizenship Award for Excellence✅
And most importantly:
-Cape Elizabeth High School Graduate✅
Next up:
@BU_Tweets
These are meaningless in the grand scheme of things, but the winning goaltender (who made a record 56 saves) being the third star while the losing goaltender (who made 6 fewer saves) is second is a head-scratcher
There are currently 9 tickets left in the Tsongas Center for Wednesday, and it looks like all tickets had already been opened up (not 100% sure though).
It has been 17 minutes since Müller scored.
IT'S OVER!
Taylor Wenczkowski picks the best time for her first PWHL goal, knocking it in to mercifully end this game and push Montréal to the brink of elimination as the series shifts to Lowell on Tuesday!
Check out part 1 of my accessibility series for
@HockeyTomorrow
where I take a look at the NHL Western Conference teams’ usage of captions on Twitter!
I poured a lot of time into this accessibility series and am really proud of how it turned out, stay tuned for more!
Tuukka Rask is the greatest playoff goaltender in the history of the NHL and has absolutely nothing to prove to anybody in his clutch, Hall of Fame career
In what universe is my little monster one😭I demand to know who gave him permission to grow up because it certainly wasn’t me.
Everyone say happy birthday Finn! Thanks for being my best buddy and comic relief this year, don’t know what I would’ve done otherwise❤️
Check out the first installment of what will be weekly PWHL power rankings from me over at TIG, and let us know your thoughts in the comments! And remember, if your team is too low, it’s 100% because I hate them
Feels like a good note to return to Twitter on…
Thanks to my
#1
bully Channel Kennan (
@chanelly37
) for making this migh possible😊❤️
Also live Ullmark/Swayman hugs>>>>>>>everything
Despite still playing 4 games worth of hockey thanks to all the overtimes, Boston swept Montréal last night and now awaits their Walter Cup Final opponent. Here’s how it all went down last night⬇️
Please, please share this and DM me if you or anyone you know might be interested in him. I’m happy to give you details and connect you with people at the shelter. Please help me find this incredible dog a forever home. I can’t let anything happen to him
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They’ve done it, Boston has clinched a playoffs spot! Nearly disastrous third period, but they pulled off a MASSIVE 4-3 win over Montréal!
See y’all next week for playoffs!
The PWHL finals have arrived! I’ll be in Lowell tonight for live coverage, but in the meantime, here’s how these two stacked in the regular season and what to expect out of this series (spoiler alert: many of the states are freakishly close again)⬇️
I think someone’s a little excited to see
@pastrnak96
back on the ice tonight!
Now if they can just keep the winning streak alive he’ll be even happier!
I am not ready for the amount of people who are going to be crying just because it was Marchand.
That wasn’t a penalty. They got tangled up, Marchand pushed him off to free himself, and Freidman unfortunately fell and couldn’t brace himself. Doesn’t mean it’s a penalty though
PWHL Minnesota just forced a Game 5, so Boston will have to wait until Friday night to learn their championship opponent.
It’ll be interesting to see whether three extra days of rest helps or hurts Boston considering how much of a roll they’ve been on
Just because the PWHL is on break doesn’t mean I am…very excited to be covering Team USA at the Worlds this year (remotely because I’m still a broke student)!
Here’s what to expect from them once the puck drops on April 3! Potentially 7 games in 11 days…gonna be a fun ride
Another strong re-signing by Boston. A fan favorite, Adzija was a great fit play wide in the bottom six after coming over from Ottawa at the deadline while also bringing infectious energy and positivity on and off the ice
Just realized I didn’t tweet this earlier but…
I got to take my (second) favorite boy out to see his (hopeful) future home today and he did so well in a new environment and meeting a stranger🥺🥺My neighbors retire in mid-August and are really interested, please send good vibes
I am completely in love with him, but unfortunately cannot take him since while he plays with other dogs, he doesn’t like living with them.
I am desperate to find him a home before he gets sent back to his original shelter in Texas, where he will undoubtedly be put down.
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Finn bringing the luck to the defense today! Please don’t disappoint him again
@NHLBruins
@CMcAvoy44
, his heart can’t take it! He wants to keep that smile on his face!
Their season didn’t end with a trophy, but given where Boston was with just a couple weeks left, it’s fair to still call it largely successful. Wrote more about it in my season recap (and while you’re at it, check out the other teams’ recaps from my fellow TIG staffers!)⬇️
ICYMI: Boston’s inaugural season came to a disappointing end last night, while Minnesota will live forever in the history books. Here’s how it all went down⬇️
Lots more wrap-up content coming soon! Next up: a look inside the postgame celebrations
*maniacal laughter* Triple OT! Shots are 50-45 MTL.
Ice times are getting absurd...Ambrose has played over 55 minutes, Poulin is over 45 and Stacey is over 47. Meanwhile, Knight leads Boston with 43:52, while DiGirolamo is trailing her by 25 seconds.
It’s official: I got the best picture of Finn in a bandana EVER tonight. It’s also
#NationalGoldenRetrieverDay
so it’d be really mean if the Bruins lost on his holiday! He’s hoping to see a Kuraleap or two so please make it happen
@NHLBruins
Story time! And I at least think it’s funny lol
A girl who drives me nuts comes up to me in school today and starts talking to me, and not long after her absolute douche of a boyfriend and a few of his friends come up to her asking if she wants a ride home. (Tweet 1 of 9)
ICYMI: PWHL Boston has six new members following a strong draft on Monday. Here’s what you can expect from them, plus reactions from Marmer and the players who were able to attend⬇️
Finn has arrived to say he’s extremely excited to see Rask back and wish him good luck in his return! He also hopes they learned from last time and he’s 100% ready to go
I don’t know anything for sure but in the pre-playoff presser last week Courtney Kessel termed Gabel more day-to-day for a return so have to wonder if this is a hint👀
Important, and unfortunate, update for some Boston fans who bought Game 5 tickets last night. Hopefully they can resolve this in a way that most, if not all, can still attend.
Well this isn’t great.
I’m told yesterday after tickets sold out at the Tsongas, there was a glitch in the ticket system which resulted in a bunch of tickets to appear online, and it’s possible some bought tickets that aren’t eligible to be let into the arena. Stay tuned
Need a PWHL primer with the playoffs getting underway? Feel like taking a fun quiz? Take a few minutes to check out this newest piece from my incredible friend!
Took family photos for the first time since we got Finn today so naturally, I had to get some individual ones too!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Huge thank you to everyone who's supported me and especially those who've become some of my closest friends (you know who you are)☺️❤️
BOSTON IS HEADING TO THE PWHL CHAMPIONSHIP!!
Tapani finishes a beautiful Müller chance just 1:02 to complete the first sweep in PWHL history!
What. A. Moment.
ICYMI: Aerin Frankel stood on her head to earn her first shutout of the season last night and send Boston on their first regulation win streak of the season. Check out all the details in my latest!
The PWHL’s Stan Katzen and Jayna Hefford are holding a virtual press conference today, and Hefford just announced a unique rule is they’ll be using for the playoffs. The
#1
seed will be able to choose either the
#3
or
#4
seed as an opponent.
Miss last’s nights game? Just want to relive it now that you’re not deliriously tired? Check out all the details from a thrilling 3OT victory in my latest!
2/04/06-1/17/20. Hunter. My first dog, my best friend. You’ll never, ever be replaced. Just yesterday you got your own little snow island when you refused to move while we were shoveling. I miss you more than words can say already. Have fun up in doggy heaven, my baby😭💔❤️
The face of a dog who chewed up the 1 (had to make a new one) and made me run him before he’d take a pic. He’s far too proud of himself...
That being said, he’s happy to see the Bruins playing so well, and wants to give some extra good luck to Swayman in his debut tonight!
It’s Finn’s gotcha day today🥺Simultaneously can’t believe it’s already and only been a year. Don’t know what I would’ve done this past year without this goof❤️
(more pics below)
Its deeply concerning that some of y’all are brushing this off as just a stupid mistake by a kid. Makes me wonder what you were doing at that age. 14 is PLENTY old enough to know better. And he’s showed no genuine remorse since...
Guess what? We’re going to overtime!
Much better period all around from Boston. Shots are currently 34-22 Montréal.
Begging this to end relatively quickly, I have to drive back to Maine after this…
Finnegan’s been a Bruins fan since the day we brought him home! He dressed up before every playoff game and would be honored to be in your calendar
@NHLBruins
😊
#PucksAndPups
Very excited to join
@PUCKerUpBruins
! Hockey is my life and as a diehard Bruins fan I’m so excited to cover the team (and have a real excuse to watch every game)! Thank you to
@NikkiGiordano_
and the rest of the PUCKerUp team for this opportunity and making me feel so welcome!
We have some very exciting news to share with you!
🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
Please welcome the very talented
@lydia_murray12
to our team! Lydia is an incredible writer and we are looking forward to her contributions!
Finn got a bath today to hopefully get rid of the Bruins bad juju and wishes Carlo good luck in his first game back!
Also, since it’s Hockey Fights Cancer night, he’d like to add that he fights for his (canine) brother Hunter, who we lost to cancer last year❤️
Very excited to have had the opportunity to talk about women’s hockey over at
@TheIceGarden
! Check out my piece on some of Boston’s draft options and let us know who your picks are in the comments!
When you finally get released from Twitter jail: 🤩🎊
vs
When you realize you forgot to take a picture with
@chanelly37
and
@jmurphx11
at the game: 😑🤦♀️
So here’s some totally not basic seat and win graphic pics instead!
Also...the PWHL's new shot and hit location tracker in the game center is incredible...I cannot wait to be nerdy with it. Now if time on ice can just be made public...
Thank you for everything Krejci. One of the most underrated Bruins ever, I’m so sad to see you go but glad you’re making the right decision for your family. You’ll be sorely missed.
Finn’s got a new gig as a brand ambassador for
#buddybandana
and I cannot get over how cute he looks in this one🥺
Visit to get one today and use code “lydiamurray16” for 40% off and free shipping!
The PWHL draft is just a few hours away, and while I unfortunately can’t tune in live tonight, I’ll have a story on Boston’s newest players soon. In the meantime, had a great time collaborating with
@jgray_5
to preview what Boston might be looking for tonight!⬇️
Boston has a number of strong returning players, but with a big hole in the lineup and questions at some positions, their selections will come down to what the front office views as the more dire needs.
Wearing number 80 tonight for
@danvladar
’s first career NHL start!
Finn struck a perfect pose tonight so please... score more than one goal please
@NHLBruins