Bruins vs. Flyers Alumni Event

An alumni hockey game will take place between former players of the Boston Bruins against former players of the Philadelphia Flyers in Portland, Maine. The game will take place at 3:00 PM in the Cross Insurance Arena on Saturday, February 17, 2018.

Tickets, starting at only $12 for adults and $9 for children, are available here. The team rosters were recently announced, and are listed below, sorted by years of most recent appearance on the team.

Interesting Facts About the Game

(1) The Bruins Alumni have an older roster, with a median age of 54.5 compared to 51 for the Flyers Roster. Both the oldest player, Joe Watson (74), and the youngest player, Riley Cote (35), will be representing the Flyers.

(2) The game is being held at the former home of the old AHL Maine Mariners team, back when it was named the Cumberland County Civic Center. The minor league team was an affiliate for both the Flyers and Bruins at various points throughout its history, and featured players such as alumni game participant Ken Linseman.

(3) A new iteration of the Mariners is scheduled to begin playing in the EHCL 2018 season, headed by Vice President of Hockey Operations Danny Briere, who will also be playing in the game for the Flyers Alumni.

(4) Hockey Hall of Famers are playing on both sides of the ice: Eric Lindros for the Flyers (Class of 2016) and Joey Mullen for the Bruins (Class of 2000).

(5) Two alumni players were former UMaine Black Bears: Eric Weinrich and Bob Corkum. The most represented university was Boston College, with eight former Eagles. Many players were native New Englanders as well.

(6) Four alumni played for both teams during their career: Ken Linseman, Joe Watson, Eric Weinrich, Andrew Alberts. Maybe we will see some trades happening in between periods…

Boston Bruins Alumni Roster

Mike Mottau (’11). Position: D Age: 39. From Quincy, MA. Played for BC.

(’11). D 39. From Quincy, MA. Played for BC. Andrew Raycroft (’00-’05). Position: G Age : 37. From Belleville, Ontario. Played for the Kingston Frontenacs.

(’00-’05). G : 37. From Belleville, Ontario. Played for the Kingston Frontenacs. Tim Sweeney (’92, ’95-’96). Position LW Age: 50. From Boston, MA. Played for BC.

(’92, ’95-’96). LW 50. From Boston, MA. Played for BC. Joey Mullen (’95). Position : RW Age: 60. From New York, NY. Played at BC. Former All Star and Hall of Famer.

(’95). : RW 60. From New York, NY. Played at BC. Former All Star and Hall of Famer. Steve Leach (’91 – ’95). Position : RW. Age 52. From Lexington, MA. Played for UNH.

(’91 – ’95). : RW. 52. From Lexington, MA. Played for UNH. Coach Reggie Lemelin (’87 – ’92). Position : G Age : 63. From Quebec City, Quebec. Played for the Sherbrooke Beavers.

(’87 – ’92). : G : 63. From Quebec City, Quebec. Played for the Sherbrooke Beavers. Ken Hodge Jr. (’90-’92). Position: C/RW Age: 51. From Windsor, Ontario. Played for BC.

(’90-’92). C/RW 51. From Windsor, Ontario. Played for BC. Bob Sweeney (’86 – ’91). Position C/RW Age: 54. From Concord, MA. Played for BC.

(’86 – ’91). C/RW 54. From Concord, MA. Played for BC. Bruce Shoebottom (’87 – ’90). Position D Age: 52. From Windsor, Ontario. Played for the Peterborough Petes.

(’87 – ’90). D 52. From Windsor, Ontario. Played for the Peterborough Petes. Ken Linseman (’84-’88, ’89). Position : C Age : 59. From Kingston, Ontario. Also played for the Flyers from (’78 – ’81, ’89).

(’84-’88, ’89). : C : 59. From Kingston, Ontario. Also played for the Flyers from (’78 – ’81, ’89). Rick Middleton (’76 – ’87). Position: RW Age : 64. From Toronto, Ontario. Played for the Oshawa Generals.

(’76 – ’87). RW : 64. From Toronto, Ontario. Played for the Oshawa Generals. Frank Simonetti (’84 – ’87). Position D Age: 55. From Melrose, MA. Played for Norwich.

(’84 – ’87). D 55. From Melrose, MA. Played for Norwich. Cleon Daskalakis (’84-’86). Position: G Age : 55. From Boston, MA. Played for BU.

(’84-’86). G : 55. From Boston, MA. Played for BU. Tom Songin (’78 – ’80). Position RW Age: 64. From Norwood, MA. Played for BC.

Philadelphia Flyers Alumni Roster

Bob Zepp (’14). Position: G Age: 36. From Newmarket, Ontario. Played for the Plymouth Whalers.

(’14). G 36. From Newmarket, Ontario. Played for the Plymouth Whalers. Danny Briere (’07 – ’12). Position: C Age: 40. From Gatineau, Quebec. Played for the Drummondville Voltigeurs.

(’07 – ’12). C 40. From Gatineau, Quebec. Played for the Drummondville Voltigeurs. Riley Cote (’06 – ’09). Position: RW Age: 35. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Played for the Prince Albert Raiders.

(’06 – ’09). RW 35. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Played for the Prince Albert Raiders. Andrew Alberts (’08). Position: D. Age: 36. From Minneapolis, Minnesota. Played for BC. Also played for Boston from (’05 – ’07).

(’08). D. 36. From Minneapolis, Minnesota. Played for BC. Also played for Boston from (’05 – ’07). Eric Weinrich (’01 – ’03). Position: D Age: 51. From Roanoke, Virginia. Played for UMaine. Also played for Boston (’00).

(’01 – ’03). D 51. From Roanoke, Virginia. Played for UMaine. Also played for Boston (’00). Eric Lindros . (’92 – ’99). Position: C Age: 44. From London, Ontario. Played for the Oshawa Generals. 2X All Star and Hall of Famer.

. (’92 – ’99). C 44. From London, Ontario. Played for the Oshawa Generals. 2X All Star and Hall of Famer. Bob Corkum (’95). Position: C Age: 50 From Salisbury, MA. Played for UMaine.

(’95). C 50 From Salisbury, MA. Played for UMaine. Brad Marsh . (’81 – ’87). Position: D Age: 59. From London, Ontario. Played for the London Knights.

. (’81 – ’87). D 59. From London, Ontario. Played for the London Knights. Len Hachborn (’83 – ’85). Position: C Age: 56. From Brantford, Ontario. Played for the Brantford Alexanders.

(’83 – ’85). C 56. From Brantford, Ontario. Played for the Brantford Alexanders. Frank Bathe (’78 – ’82). Position: D Age: 63. From Oshawa, Ontario.

(’78 – ’82). D 63. From Oshawa, Ontario. Terry Murray (’75, ’78-’80). Position: D Age: 67. From Shawville, Quebec. Played for Ottawa 67’s.

(’75, ’78-’80). D 67. From Shawville, Quebec. Played for Ottawa 67’s. Bob Kelly (’70 – ’79). Position: LW Age: 67. From Oakville, Ontario.

(’70 – ’79). LW 67. From Oakville, Ontario. Joe Watson (’67 – ’77). Position: D Age: 74. From Smithers, BC. Also played for Boston (’64 – ’66).