(S. Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images) Report card for Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference
Throughout the offseason, Bruins Daily will be posting daily report cards on each individual of the 2011-12, Boston Bruins.
In order of jersey number, each player will be highlighted. In today’s edition, we have number 21, Bruins defensemen Andrew Ference
Name: Andrew Ference
Position: Defense
Shoots: Left
Age: 33
Height: 5’11″
Weight: 189 lbs.
Contract: Unrestricted free agent after 2012-13 season
(Getty Images) The Bruins and Capitals will play a seventh and decisive game Wednesday night at the TD Garden
The Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals have had so many close calls through six games. So it’s no surprise that when Tyler Seguin scored the game-winner 3:17 into overtime Sunday in Game 6 at the Verizon Center that this game would be decided by a Game 7 — a feat that the Black and Gold faced three times during last year’s Cup run and won each meeting against the Montreal Canadiens (first round), Tampa Bay Lightning (Eastern Conference Finals) and Vancouver Canucks (Cup Finals), respectively.
For while each game has seen its share of questionable officiating, all six games have been decided by one goal — including three in overtime — marking the first time that feat has occured in postseason history. Couple that with some good goaltending on both ends of the ice from Braden Holtby and Tim Thomas and you have yourself a highly entertaining series.
It’s a perfect reason why this isn’t your typical 2-7 first round matchup.
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(Getty Images) As the losses pile up and the injuries continue its going from bad to worse for David Krejci, Patrice Bergeon and the rest of the Boston Bruins
The old saying “when it rains it pours” certainly can be said about the Boston Bruins right now. After losing just once in November, and three times in December, the 2012 calendar year has been one to forget for the defending Stanley Cup Champions.
14-13-2 since the clock struck midnight on the 31st of January; it’s no secret the Bruins are not up to par.
With forwards Nathan Horton and Rich Peverley already out of action, things have gotten worse for the Black and Gold. Injuries to Andrew Ference, Daniel Pallie and backup goalie Tuukka Rask have put the Bruins in a world of hurt, literally and figuratively.
(Credit: Getty) Andrew Ference will be featured in a 10-episode web series called Beyond the Puck which recognizes his Eco-friendly lifestyle
If you follow the Boston Bruins you probably already know a little about the lifestyle that Bruins defensemen Andrew Ference lives.
When No. 21 isn’t shutting down other team’s offensive attack, or angering Habs fans with an equipment malfunction, Ference is out there living an eco-friendly lifestyle. Ference can be often seen riding his bike to and from the rink, dinner, and other events.
The veteran defensemen is being recognized for his eco-friendly attitude as National Geographic is set to launch a 10-episode web series called Beyond the Puck.
(Credit: S. Babineau/Getty Images) Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference returns to the lineup on Thursday after a three-game suspension
BOSTON — After receiving a three-game suspension for hitting Ryan McDonagh from behind in their 3-2 overtime loss to the New York Rangers a couple of weeks ago, Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference returns to the lineup for Thursday’s contest against the Carolina Hurricanes at the TD Garden.
Ference, who earned his first suspension in nearly 700 career NHL regular season games, will play for the first time in two weeks and will likely battle through some rust in his first game since Jan. 21 (before the All-Star break) — a span of 10 days.
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