Confirmed with Link: Bruins to Build New Practice Facility in Brighton

[Gator Mike]

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B's Sign Letter of Intent for New Practice Facility
Tuesday, 07.08.2014 / 9:30 AM / News

BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins President Cam Neely announced today, Tuesday, July 8, that the Bruins have signed a letter of intent for a long term-lease with Boston Landing, a mixed-used development in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood of Boston, to build a new professional standard hockey rink that will serve as the team’s practice facility.

“I am thrilled that we have found the Bruins a new practice home within the Boston city limits,†said Bruins Principal Charlie Jacobs. “Our goal is to set the industry standard in everything that we do, and we are confident that our new practice facility will do just that. As we enter the design phase of the project, we look forward to sharing details as they become available.â€

In addition to ice time, the agreement includes approximately 25,000 square feet of dedicated locker room, training and office space. Construction is estimated to begin in Spring 2015 with completion for Fall 2016. Elkus Manfredi Architects will do the design and John Moriarty & Associates will handle the construction.

“Since joining the Bruins in a front office capacity, a goal of mine has been to move the Bruins into a first-class practice facility and this agreement moves us closer to accomplishing that goal,†said Neely. “The vision that New Balance has for the Boston Landing project is exactly what we were looking for, and we are confident that through this partnership, we will build a facility that our entire organization will be proud of.â€

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[ranold26]

 

[Greek_physique]

Looks purdy!

Although not sure why they put a guy wearing a Welker jersey in the pic!

 

[Over the volcano]

looks ****ing awesome - a great location!

 

[Ozamataz Buckshank]

Looks purdy!

Although not sure why they put a guy wearing a Welker jersey in the pic!

some people just can't let go

he'll always be number 1 in my heart <3

 

[TD Charlie]

To say this is much needed is a huge understatement.

 

[Gator Mike]

To say this is much needed is a huge understatement.

Are you suggesting that the Ristuccia Memorial Arena is something less than "state-of-the-art"???

 

[ODAAT]

Half empty, must be a Panther`s home game

 

[Greek_physique]

Half empty, must be a Panther`s home game

Who we kidding...half empty would be great for a Panthers game as they usually get 10 people

Remember this game?

 

[Dellstrom]

Very much needed, looks awesome and a really good location.

Will make it a lot easier for the players who live in Boston and hopefully will improve our standards for free agents.

 

[Kirk- NEHJ]

I know that the Bruins would always admire the Kettler Iceplex and team HQ whenever they were in D.C. to play the Caps. This facility would raise the bar-- great news.

 

[TP]

Boooooooooo

Growing up in Wilmington, that was what made me famous. sigh.

 

[Hnidy Hnight]

Boooooooooo

Growing up in Wilmington, that was what made me famous. sigh.

First Jason Bere retires, now this.

 

[Ten Thousand Hours]

Who we kidding...half empty would be great for a Panthers game as they usually get 10 people

Remember this game?

That can't be a real game. Is it? Were there other circumstances?

 

[tragos]

 

[TP]

First Jason Bere retires, now this.

He is a year older than me. Complete jerk off.

 

[Salem13]

That can't be a real game. Is it? Were there other circumstances?

It's Panthers vs Preds preseason on a Monday afternoon.

 

[Flannelman]

But where is this Fat Boy going to eat if there's no Sonic outside the facility?

 

[Salem13]

But where is this Fat Boy going to eat if there's no Sonic outside the facility?

Stop&Shop always has lobster rolls and fried chicken at the deli counter!

 

[Flannelman]

Stop&Shop always has lobster rolls and fried chicken at the deli counter!

Indeed! I'll take it.

Does your cat (avatar) dislike a variety of donuts?

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

But where is this Fat Boy going to eat if there's no Sonic outside the facility?

IHOP is right around the corner.

This is walking distance from where I live. Sooo awesome.

 

[Shaun]

the ristuccia is 2 minutes from my house. i'm sad.

 

[Danton Heineken]

A guy in a Patriots jersey and a little girl with a pink Red Sox hat at the Boston Bruins' practice rink. Sadly, it's 100% realistic.

 

[WickedBruinsGirl]

That location is closer to my house. Not too shabby. Can't wait to see what it looks like.

 

[Terrier]

Totally psyched when I first saw the headline(on the Herald website). It'll be easy to get to by car or transit(I'm a regular at Agganis Arena not far away), and will be a tremendous upgrade in every way. My ultimate dream was attaching a practice rink to the Garden, but this is still great news.