Bruins unveil commemorative uniforms ahead of ‘Centennial Game’

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The matchup will mark 100 years to the day since the franchise first took the ice against the Montreal Maroons on Dec. 1, 1924.

By Amin Touri, The Boston Globe

October 17, 2024 | 10:19 AM

After a year celebrating the franchise’s 100th season in the NHL, the Bruins have one final century celebration up their sleeves, as the team on Thursday unveiled its commemorative uniforms for its “Centennial Game” against the Canadiens on Dec. 1.

The matchup will mark 100 years to the day since the franchise first took the ice against the Montreal Maroons on Dec. 1, 1924.

“Symbolizing the turn of the century, the sweater features a new, color-inverted version of the Centennial patch that was previously displayed on the three Centennial uniforms worn during the 2023-24 season,” the Bruins said in a statement. “The new patch includes a nod to December 1st as the date of the Bruins’ inaugural game, and brings back the celebratory, metallic gold as an accent around the Bruins bear.

“The jersey design draws inspiration from the 1980s, a pivotal era in Bruins history that embodies the team’s core values. The uniform kit features dipped gold sleeves and socks with a modern take on traditional striping, paying tribute to Bruins alumni who previously repped the Spoked-B.”

The anniversary patch used on last season’s Centennial uniforms returns, this time with the colors inverted as it features black lettering against a gold backdrop.

The anniversary crest is also more reminiscent of the spoked-B sported by Bruins legends such as Bobby Orr and Ray Bourque.

“Additional details inside the jersey include a special design on the collar and on the bottom hemline,” the team said. “The collar displays the score of the club’s first-ever game played at Boston Arena on Dec. 1, 1924 — Boston Bruins 2, Montreal Maroons 1. Embedded in the bottom hem are the team’s core values — tradition, grit, passion and heart — which the club will carry with them into the future.

“In honor of the club’s inaugural year, the ProShop and TD Garden will have a symbolic 1,924 Authentic Pro Centennial Game jerseys available for purchase.”

Puck drop for that Sunday afternoon matchup at TD Garden is at 3 p.m.