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Missing Other League All Star Games

The CHL Top Prospects Game was played last week.  Team Orr (coached by Pat Quinn) defeated Team Cherry (coached by Mark Recchi) by a 2-1 score.  Here are the rosters from the game.  This game is essentially an All Star Game for 2012 draft eligible players in the CHL, but it isn’t a poorly played no defence game like the NHL All Star Game.  Players want to make an impact in...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  5 days ago
PAVING THE WAY

Mark Recchi gets street named after him

Following a successful 22-year NHL career, Mark Recchi vowed to "sail off into the sunset" when the Bruins won the Stanley Cup in June, the third of Recchi's career. On Saturday Rex got his day with the Cup, bringing it back to his hometown of Kamloops, British Colombia and was honored with the unveiling of Mark Recchi Way, a street named after the 43-year-old champion...
Via NESN.com  |  August 13, 2011

Mark Recchi Commemorates Bruins Stanley Cup Victory With Tattoo (Photo)

First, Mark Recchi celebrated his third Stanley Cup victory by announcing his retirement. Then, the ex-Bruin had a road named after him. Now -- and forever -- his ankle will commemorate the three times he kissed the Stanley Cup. The three-time Cup champion's tattoo is a picture of the Stanley Cup, with 1991, 2006 and 2011 -- the years Recchi won -- written on it. The Bruins,...
Via NESN.com  |  August 18, 2011
TRASH TALKING

Mark Recchi still hates the Canucks

Mark Recchi won his third Stanley Cup, beating the Canucks while a member of the Bruins. He recently trashed the Canucks even though he's from the area.

Via IntheOT  |  November 19, 2011

Bruins Won’t Replace Mark Recchi’s Wisdom and Experience, But There’s No Lack of Leadership on Squad

In his 22nd and final NHL season, Mark Recchi found plenty of ways to contribute to the Bruins’ run to the Stanley Cup. Recchi proved he was still capable of contributing on the scoresheet, finishing fifth on the team with 48 points in the regular season and sixth in playoff scoring with 14 points. He even threw his 43-year-old body around with abandon, racking up 81 hits in the...
Via NESN.com  |  July 18, 2011

Mark Recchi trolling during Penguins alum scrimmage

The Pittsburgh Penguins today held an alum scrimmage at the Console Energy Center. Boston fan favorite Mark Recchi was there... in full Bruins practice gear.Suck it, *******.You can ask the fine lads over at ThePensBlog how Penguin fans feel about Mark Recchi:Mark Recchi (06/07). Not only were there rumors of him being a dick in the lockerroom, but he handled the puck like a hand...
Via Days of Y'Orr  |  December 20, 2011

Mark Recchi Shares Stanley Cup Tales From Time With Bruins, Fondly Recalls Opening Night Ceremony

Mark Recchi retired from hockey last June following the Bruins' memorable Stanley Cup title run. However, even though he's no longer playing in the NHL, Recchi continues to find himself just as busy. He did, however, find some time to stop by the NESN studios to chat it up with Randy Scott about what he's been doing since he called it a career. Recchi is "on the road" so to speak...
Via NESN.com  |  December 13, 2011

Mark Recchi Calls Vancouver Canucks 'Most Arrogant Team' He Ever Played Against

Not only do the guys on the ice talk trash, but the retired ones do, too. Mark Recchi joined Gresh & Zo on 98.5 The Sports Hub on Thursday to talk about last year's Stanley Cup championship. However, Recchi didn't only talk about winning the Cup, he also talked about how much he dislikes the Vancouver Canucks. "Twenty-two years, they are the most arrogant team I played against...
Via NESN.com  |  November 18, 2011

On This Date in Pittsburgh Penguins History / Penguins Trivia

2006 Mark Recchi became the 38th player in NHL history to score 500 goals Pittsburgh acquired defenseman Cory Cross and forward Jani Rita from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for defenseman Dick Tarnstrom 1997 Mario Lemieux scored four goals in one period against the Montreal Canadiens, tying the NHL record for most goals in a period (Lemieux was the 11th player to score four...
Via Rant Sports  |  18 days ago

Kevin Bieksa Says Mark Recchi 'Can Go Take a Nap' in Response to Former Bruin Calling Canucks Arrogant

Mark Recchi's comments about the Canucks this past week isn't sitting well in the Vancouver locker room. Vancouver defenseman Kevin Bieksa even felt the need to sound off after Recchi called the Canucks the "most arrogant" and "most hated team" he's ever played against. "Isn't he retired? What's he doing? Tell him to go play a round of golf or take a nap," Bieksa said, according...
Via NESN.com  |  November 20, 2011

Canucks to retired Recchi: 'Take a nap'

The Vancouver Canucks are not interested in getting into a war of words with Mark Recchi. After the retired Recchi called the Canucks "the most arrogant team I played against and the most hated team I’ve ever played against,” Vancouver defenseman Kevin Bieksa fired back in kind. “Isn’t he retired? What’s he doing?" Bieksa asked. "Tell him to go play a round of...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  November 20, 2011

Bruins' Recchi now oldest Cup Finals scorer

Mark Recchi's goal for the Boston Bruins on Saturday night made him the oldest player to score in the history of the Stanley Cup Finals. The 43-year-old Recchi scored on the power play at 11:35 of the second period, giving the Bruins a 2-1 lead in an eventual 3-2 overtime loss in Game 2 at Vancouver. Recchi surpassed the mark held by Igor Larionov, who was 41 when he scored...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  June 05, 2011

Happy birthday Mark Recchi, we miss you dearly.

Via Bruins Bonanza  |  12 days ago

Mark Recchi Honored to Bring Stanley Cup to Hometown, Stresses Importance of Making Most of Time With It

Mark Recchi won three Stanley Cups in his playing career so he knows a thing or two about how to make the most of the time he got to spend with it. Recchi brought the Cup to his hometown of Kamloops, B.C., on Saturday, where he shared the trophy with his family and even rode a horse. He talked about his other two Stanley Cup wins -- with the Penguins in 1991 and with the Hurricanes...
Via NESN.com  |  August 14, 2011

Mark Recchi Announces Retirement Following Bruins Stanley Cup Victory

Twenty-one years and three Stanley Cups later, Mark Recchi has decided to end his illustrious career. Not long after the Bruins earned their first Stanley Cup in 39 years, forward Recchi announced his decision to retire on Wednesday night in Vancouver. "This is it for me, so, they're all special, and they all mean the same for me, it's just, this is kind of nice when this is the...
Via NESN.com  |  June 16, 2011

Mark Recchi Drops a “F-Bomb” on NBC After Winning Cup

The Boston Bruin’s Mark Recchi was the second Bruin to hoist up Lord Stanley’s cup, but he was the first to drop a F-bomb on NBC that evening.  It happens at the 8 second mark.  Something tells me that NBC may re-think not cutting their mic’s during such celebrations.  Recchi, at 43, also retired following the celebrations.  We assume he retired only to avoid a possible...
Via Cosby Sweaters  |  June 16, 2011

Dr Recchi rips Vancouver, Bieksa rips Recchi

Apparently Dr. Mark Recchi has stirred up the Vancouver Canucks with a few of his comments he made on a radio show in Boston Last week. You can hear Recchi's comments on the media file below. If my memory serves me right I also recall saying some of the same things about the Vancouver Canucks, " I have said in the past that the Vancouver Canucks are one of the most unlikable...
Via Goon's World  |  November 21, 2011

Mark Recchi Gets Stanley Cup Tattoo

Count Mark Recchi as the latest athlete to get a post-championship celebratory tattoo. The 43-year-old winger retired after the Bruins won the Cup this season and decided to get his first tattoo. As you can see in the image above, the tattoo commemorates the three championships Recchi won during his 22-year playing career. In a [...]
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  August 15, 2011

Peter Chiarelli Knows Mark Recchi Can't Be Replaced, But Bruins Confident They Have Leadership in Place After Stanley Cup Run

The Bruins owed much of their success this past season to the leadership of Mark Recchi on and off the ice. They won't have that next season as they try to defend the Cup, with Recchi opting to go out on top and retire after winning his third Cup in his 22nd NHL season. The Bruins will explore options in free agency to fill a bit of that leadership void, but understand that they...
Via NESN.com  |  June 30, 2011

Recchi with (maybe) one more game

One game to go for the Boston Bruins in their quest for a Stanley Cup. And maybe one game to go for Mark Recchi in a career that could put him in the Hockey Hall of Fame. The 43-year-old Bruins forward had three assists on Monday night to help Boston beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals. The series returns to Vancouver for a decisive seventh game...
Via AP on Fox  |  June 13, 2011

Report: Mark Recchi announces retirement

Bruins forward Mark Recchi has announced his retirement. Recchi, 43, won his third Stanley Cup tonight, and as was the second player to hoist the trophy after it was presented to captain Zdeno Chara....
Via Boston.com  |  June 15, 2011

Marek Vs. Wyshynski Radio: Mark Recchi and Game Show Friday!

It's a (gettin' down on) Friday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Stars: Dr. Mark Recchi joins us to talk about the Winter Classic; GAME SHOW FRIDAY has a Winter Classic theme; and there's a chance we may catch up with either Leahy in Philly or Lambert before USA/Canada. • In which Marek...
Via Puck Daddy  |  December 30, 2011

Mark Recchi Became Leader, Fan Favorite, Despite Spending Less Than Three Seasons With Bruins

When the Bruins traded for Mark Recchi in March 2009, they knew they were getting a crafty veteran whose leadership and Stanley Cup experience could be an asset to a relatively young, inexperienced bunch. But did the front office, or Bruins fans, really expect the love affair that developed? After all, I'm sure there were some out there who didn't even know Mark Recchi was still...
Via NESN.com  |  June 28, 2011

Bruins Cup Rewind: Mark Recchi's Game-Winning Goal Gets Good Review As B's Beat Sabres

Editor's note: NESN is counting down the top 50 moments of the Bruins' 2011 Stanley Cup season. Every day from Aug. 17 to Oct. 5, a memorable moment from the 2011 season will air on NESN Daily and be posted on NESN.com. Saying Mark Recchi has the reputation as a player who's not afraid to get dirty in front of the net is probably a dramatic understatement. The veteran...
Via NESN.com  |  August 20, 2011

Bruins Cup Rewind: Mark Recchi Becomes Oldest Player to Score Goal in Stanley Cup Final

Editor's note: NESN is counting down the top 50 moments of the Bruins' 2011 Stanley Cup season. Every day from Aug. 17 to Oct. 5, a memorable moment from the 2011 season will air on NESN Daily and be posted on NESN.com. The Bruins power play struggled through much of the NHL playoffs and into the Stanley Cup Final. When they finally did break through on the man-advantage, it was...
Via NESN.com  |  August 25, 2011
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