Bruins dads watch practice ‘just like old times’ during team’s Fathers Trip
A group of dads watched their sons skate during a hockey practice on Thursday morning.
But these fathers have an added reason to be proud: Their sons aren’t just any hockey players, they play for the Boston Bruins.
The team kicked off its Fathers Trip on Thursday morning, inviting the dads to watch practice, according to a statement from the NHL.
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The fathers will fly with their sons to Raleigh, North Carolina, for the Bruins game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.
The Bruins said the trip is to help the fathers get in some quality bonding time on the road — with their sons, other teammates, coaches, and the rest of the staff.
“It’s always great to give the parents an opportunity to see the good work they’ve done with their kids,’’ Bruins coach Claude Julien said in a statement.
Defenseman Torey Krug said he has been looking forward to the trip.
“To take him on the road and show him what it’s like will be a treat for him,’’ he said. “I speak to him after every game — I call him, from the road or at home. So it will be nice, won’t have to pick up the phone this time.’’
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