CUTS FOR A CAUSE AUCTION ANNOUNCED

16 BRUINS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FIFTH ANNUAL CUTS FOR A CAUSE; BIDDING
TO SHAVE PARTICIPATING BRUINS HEADS BEGINS MONDAY, MARCH 19

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Bruins announced today that 16 members of the 2011-12 Bruins roster will participate in the fifth annual “Cuts for a Cause” event on March 28 at Royale in Boston. Shawn Thornton, Patrice Bergeron, Johnny Boychuk, Jordan Caron, Zdeno Chara, Nathan Horton,
Chris Kelly, David Krejci, Milan Lucic, Brad Marchand, Adam McQuaid, Mike Mottau, Daniel Paille, Rich Peverley, Tyler Seguin and Dennis Seidenberg will have their heads shaved by auction winners to show their support and raise money for children battling cancer.

Fans can also bid to shave the head of BostonBruins.com’s very own John Bishop – also known as “^BISH” from the team’s @NHLBruins twitter account. Fans that have visited Bish’s in-game blog have chatted with him regularly for years and will now have the opportunity to meet him
and shave his head.

The bidding begins on Monday, March 19 at 10:00 a.m. Bruins fans can bid on the opportunity to shave the head of their favorite participating Bruins player by visiting  http://www.bostonbruins.com/cutsforacause. Auction winners will also receive admission to the VIP session from 2:30 p.m. –3:30 p.m. where they can mingle with team in a private viewing area and a special Bruins gift bag that includes autographed Bruins memorabilia.
Bidding concludes on Monday, March 26 at 12:00 p.m.

The Boston Bruins Foundation is raffling off the chance for a lucky fan to shave Tyler Seguin’s head and two VIP tickets to the event where they will have the opportunity to meet the Bruins in attendance. Tickets for the raffle can be purchased online at  http://www.bruinsraffles.org for $5.00
per ticket. The raffle will run from Monday, March 19 at 10:00 a.m. through Monday, March 26 at 5:00 p.m.

Fans can also support the event, which will be hosted by Fred “Toucher” Toettcher and Rich Shertenlieb of the Toucher & Rich show on 98.5 The Sports Hub, by purchasing a ticket to the event. VIP tickets are currently sold out but fans can still purchase $25 general admission
tickets, which includes entrance into the event and raffle tickets to win autographed Boston Bruins memorabilia. Ticket prices include processing fees.

Tickets to the event can be purchased by visiting http://www.bostonbruins.com/cutsforacause. Depending on availability, $30 tickets will be available at the door the day of the event. Door tickets must be paid in cash.

The fifth annual “Cuts for a Cause” to benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation and Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center will be held on March 28 from 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Royale (279 Tremont, Boston, MA 02116).

All of the money raised at the event will be donated through the Boston Bruins Foundation and will benefit Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center’s “Child Life Services Activities,” “Shooting Stars” and “Very Important Brothers and Sisters” programs. For additional information about the programs, please visit http://www.floatinghospital.org.

“CUTS FOR A CURE” DATE ANNOUNCED

SHAWN THORNTON AND 98.5 THE SPORTS HUB TO HOST THE FIFTH ANNUAL “CUTS
FOR A CAUSE” ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28

BOSTON, MA – On Wednesday, March 28, Bruins forward Shawn Thornton and members of the Boston Bruins are teaming up with 98.5 The Sports Hub to host the fifth annual “Cuts for a Cause” to benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation and Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center.
The event will take place from 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. at Royale (279 Tremont, Boston, MA 02116). Thornton and his teammates will have their heads shaved by auction winners on stage to show their support and raise money for children battling cancer.

This year, fans can choose between two ticket options: VIP or General Admission. The $75 VIP ticket guarantees fans early entry to the event, a separate viewing area and the opportunity to interact with the players in the VIP section. The $25 general admission ticket includes entrance
into the event and raffle tickets to win autographed Boston Bruins memorabilia. Ticket prices include processing fees.

Tickets to the event can be purchased by visiting http://www.bostonbruins.com/cutsforacause beginning Tuesday, March 13 at 10:00 a.m. Depending on availability, $30 tickets will be available at the
door the day of the event. Door tickets must be paid in cash.

Fans can support the event, which will be hosted by Fred “Toucher” Toettcher and Rich Shertenlieb of the Toucher & Rich show on 98.5 The Sports Hub, by purchasing a ticket to the event or by bidding on the opportunity to shave one of the Bruins player’s heads. The bidding will  begin on Monday, March 19 and details will be released at a later date. All of the money raised at the event will be donated through the Boston Bruins Foundation and will benefit Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center’s “Child Life Services Activities”, “Shooting Stars” and “Very Important Brothers and Sisters” programs. For additional information about the programs, please visit http://www.floatinghospital.org.

98.5: DONE DEAL FOR THEO

Done Deal. Theo Epstein signs a 5-Year, $20 million dollar deal to be the GM of the Cubs.

BRUINS TO STREAM LIVE

BRUINS TO BROADCAST PRESEASON HOME OPENER EXCLUSIVELY ON
BOSTONBRUINS.COM IN BOSTON MARKET

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Bruins announced today the team will stream its preseason home opener against the New York Islanders on Friday, September 23 at the TD Garden exclusively on BostonBruins.com in  the Boston market starting at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Bruins radio team of
Dave Goucher and Bob Beers will call the action, as their audio on 98.5 The  Sports Hub will be layered over the live video stream  on BostonBruins.com.

Due to NHL broadcast restrictions, please note that the online feed will not be available in all areas.

Fans can visit the BostonBruins.com home page and click the Live Stream panel to view  the feed beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Local broadcast information for the team’s remaining preseason games is below. BostonBruins.com will conduct a live blog for all of the preseason contests as well.

Friday, September 23 vs. New York Islanders (7:00 p.m. ET, TD Garden, Boston, MA)
Local TV: BostonBruins.com, Local Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub

Sunday, September 25 vs. Montreal (6:00 p.m. ET, Halifax Metro Centre, Halifax, NS)
Local TV: None, Local Radio: None

Monday, September 26 at Montreal (7:30 p.m. ET, Bell Centre, Montreal, QC)
Local TV: None, Local Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub

Thursday, September 29 vs. Ottawa (7:00 p.m. ET, TD Garden, Boston, MA)
Local TV: NESN, Local Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub

Saturday, October 1 vs. New York Islanders (7:00 p.m. ET, Webster  Bank Arena, Bridgeport, CT)
Local TV: None, Local Radio: None

REVOLUTION MAKE ROSTER MOVE

Revolution signs French-born Moroccan
striker Monsef Zerka

Revs add former Greek Superleague forward to bolster attack

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution announced today that the club has signed Moroccan
forward Monsef Zerka. The late-season addition from Orleans, France, will fill the team’s sixth international player spot out of a possible eight. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not released.

Zerka will be officially added to the Revolution’s roster pending P1 Visa approval.

“We are looking forward to  Monsef’s arrival,” Michael Burns, Revolution Vice President of Player Personnel
said. “He is an experienced player who will provide us with another attacking  option.”

The 29-year-old forward joins the Revolution from Iraklis FC, recently relegated to the Football League 2 of
Greece from the top-level Greek Superleague. Prior to Iraklis, Zerka spent a decade playing in France, first as a member of AS Nancy in France from 2001 to 2009, and later with FC Nantes from 2009 to early 2011.

During his time with AS Nancy, Zerka made a total of 173 appearances and netted 17 goals. The French side has
been competing in Ligue 1 since the 2005-06 season, after having been promoted from Ligue 2. Zerka appeared in 85 Ligue 1 matches, scoring 13 goals in the four years he spent with the club at the highest level of French football.

Upon joining FC Nantes of Ligue 2, Zerka made an immediate impact by scoring in both his debut and second
matches with the club. He featured in 35 games, and recorded two goals during his two seasons with the club.

Zerka was eligible to play for either the French or Moroccan national teams because of his dual citizenship and
chose to represent Morocco, with whom he has earned 12 caps and scored three goals. He participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics, making the starting XI in two of Morocco’s three group stage matches. Zerka was also called up to the national squad for the 2008 African Cup of Nations, and netted an international goal for the Atlas Lions in a convincing 5-1 win over Namibia.

The Revolution (4-11-10, 21 pts.) returns to action on Saturday, August 20, when the team hosts the New York
Red Bulls at Gillette Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., and the game will be televised live on Comcast SportsNet and carried on the radio at 98.5 The Sports Hub.

BSD NAMED FINALIST BY 98.5 AS “MOST VALUABLE BLOGGER”

BOSTON – Boston Sports Desk has been named a finalist by 98.5 The Sports Hub as Boston’s “MOST VALUABLE BLOGGER”.  You can vote for your choice of best sports blogger by clicking on the link below. There are a number of great blog sites to choose from. Voting will conclude Sept. 9, 2011. Please consider voting for BSD !

http://boston.cbslocal.com/most-valuable-blogger/

“I really enjoy BSD’s outlook on sports, and would like to show my appreciation through this award.” -BSD’s nomination (anonymous) 

KEVIN HARRIMAN

Boston Sports Desk Publisher

THE SPORTS HUB 98.5 HOLDS “MOST VALUABLE BLOGGER” CONTEST

Boston radio station, 98.5  “The Sports Hub” is holding a contest to determine the “Most Valuable Blogger” in a number of categories. One of the categories is SPORTS…Voting begins August 16th. Please check it out and participate !

 

http://boston.cbslocal.com/most-valuable-blogger/?src=fb

BRUINS TO HOST “CUTS FOR A CAUSE”

BY KEVIN HARRIMAN

Boston Sports Desk Publisher

SHAWN THORNTON AND 98.5 THE SPORTS HUB TO HOST THE FOURTH ANNUAL “CUTS FOR A CAUSE” ON THURSDAY, APRIL 7

BOSTON, MA – On Thursday, April 7, Bruins forward Shawn Thornton and
members of the Boston Bruins are teaming up with 98.5 the Sports Hub to
host the fourth annual “Cuts for a Cause” to benefit the Boston Bruins
Foundation and Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center
from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Ned Devine’s (1 Faneuil Hall Market
Place, Boston, MA 02109). Thornton and his teammates will have their
heads shaved by auction winners on stage to show their support and raise
money for children battling cancer.

Tickets to the event can be purchased for $20 by emailing
tickets@985thesportshub.com beginning Wednesday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m.
The admission ticket includes the chance for fans to meet the team
throughout the afternoon and raffle tickets to win autographed Boston
Bruins memorabilia throughout the event. Depending on availability, $25
tickets will be available at the door the day of the event

Fans can support the event, which will be hosted by Fred “Toucher”
Toettcher and Rich Shertenlieb of the Toucher & Rich show on 98.5 The
Sports Hub, by purchasing a ticket to the event or by bidding on the
opportunity to shave one of the Bruins player’s heads. The bidding
will begin on Monday, March 21.

All of the money raised at the event will be donated through the Boston
Bruins Foundation and will benefit Floating Hospital for Children at
Tufts Medical Center’s “Child Life Services Activities”, “Shooting
Stars” and “Very Important Brothers and Sisters” programs.

BRUINS TO HOST ”CUTS FOR A CURE”

BY KEVIN HARRIMAN

Boston Sports Desk Publisher

SHAWN THORNTON AND 98.5 THE SPORTS HUB TO HOST THE FOURTH ANNUAL “CUTS FOR A CAUSE” ON THURSDAY, APRIL 7

BOSTON, MA – On Thursday, April 7, Bruins forward Shawn Thornton and
members of the Boston Bruins are teaming up with 98.5 the Sports Hub to
host the fourth annual “Cuts for a Cause” to benefit the Boston Bruins
Foundation and Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center
from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Ned Devine’s (1 Faneuil Hall Market
Place, Boston, MA 02109). Thornton and his teammates will have their
heads shaved by auction winners on stage to show their support and raise
money for children battling cancer.

Tickets to the event can be purchased for $20 by emailing
tickets@985thesportshub.com beginning Wednesday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m.
The admission ticket includes the chance for fans to meet the team
throughout the afternoon and raffle tickets to win autographed Boston
Bruins memorabilia throughout the event. Depending on availability, $25
tickets will be available at the door the day of the event

Fans can support the event, which will be hosted by Fred “Toucher”
Toettcher and Rich Shertenlieb of the Toucher & Rich show on 98.5 The
Sports Hub, by purchasing a ticket to the event or by bidding on the
opportunity to shave one of the Bruins player’s heads. The bidding
will begin on Monday, March 21.

All of the money raised at the event will be donated through the Boston
Bruins Foundation and will benefit Floating Hospital for Children at
Tufts Medical Center’s “Child Life Services Activities”, “Shooting
Stars” and “Very Important Brothers and Sisters” programs.

WEEI ANNOUNCES CHANGES ON AIR

BY KEVIN HARRIMAN

WEEI 850 Boston announced today that they were making significant changes to its on-air personalities in hopes of stemming the tide from 98.5 The Sports Hub which has recently caught up to EEI in the ratings.

The following is a copy of a press release sent to Boston Sports Desk:

(Boston, February 15, 2011) -  Writing a new chapter in its 20-year history as the national sports  talk radio leader, the WEEI Sports Radio Network today announced a major  change to its afternoon drive-time show.

In a move that creates a “Dream Team” pairing two of Boston’s most  respected and entertaining personalities, Michael Holley, who has  co-hosted the midday “Dale and Holley” program on WEEI since 2005, is  moving to afternoon drive-time, joining Glenn Ordway for “The Big Show  with Glenn Ordway and Michael Holley.”  The program will air weekdays  from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and launches on February 28.

WEEI will be announcing details on a revamped midday show in the coming days.

Boston Sports Desk has learned that Dale Arnold, Holley’s current co-host will either be let go or given fill in duty around the station. Rumors have been circulating for the past few days that Lou Merloni and Mike Mutnansky will be taking over teh 10-2 slot.