BOSTON, MA – The Boston Bruins announced today, Monday, November 24, that the 2015 Pucks & Pups calendar presented by The Black Dog featuring Bruins players photographed with their pets or with adoptable dogs from the MSPCA-Angell will go on sale Friday, November 28. Due to the generosity of our presenting sponsor The Black Dog, all proceeds from the calendar will benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation and donations will be made to the MSPCA and NEADS.

Players featured in the calendar includeMatt Bartkowski, Patrice Bergeron, Gregory Campbell, Zdeno Chara, Loui Eriksson, Simon Gagne, Dougie Hamilton, Chris Kelly, Torey Krug, Milan Lucic, Brad Marchand, Adam McQuaid, Kevan Miller,Daniel Paille, Tuukka Rask, Dennis Seidenberg, and Reilly Smith. Bruins Principal Charlie Jacobs also participated in this project. The calendar features the B’s with their family pets or new friends waiting for homes at the MSPCA. The photos were taken at the TD Garden as well as outside in some of Boston’s landmark neighborhoods.

The Pucks & Pups calendar will go on sale beginning Friday, November 28 at the ProShop powered by Reebok, the official team store of the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics, all retail locations within TD Garden, and the Bruins Foundation table on the arena concourse during Bruins home games, and online at www.bostonbruins.com/pucksandpups.

The retail price of the calendar is $20. Additional shipping and handling charges will apply to online orders.

The Black Dog is also offering limited edition Boston Bruins Dog collars and leashes, all proceeds will benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation. The collars and leashes can be purchased for a $30 donation at the Boston Bruins ProShop, all retail locations within TD Garden, the Boston Bruins Foundation table and online through the Boston Bruins Foundation Website.

All proceeds from the 2015 Pucks & Pups calendar, collars and leashes will benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation and donations will be made to the MSPCA and NEADS. This is the second year of the Pucks & Pups calendar, last year the calendar raised over $120,000 with a portion donated directly to the MSPCA’s adoption services program to care for homeless animals awaiting adoption.

Fans interested in learning more about Boston Bruins players, or ticket options, should visit the team website at www.bostonbruins.com or call 617.624.BEAR. The 2014-15 season is presented by the Massachusetts State Lottery.

About the Boston Bruins Foundation

The Boston Bruins Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation whose mission is to assist charitable organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for children throughout New England. Since it's inception in 2003 by the Jacobs Family, it has raised more than $19 million through a series of fundraising events. The Foundation, which provides grants to organizations that meet the standards of its mission, concentrates on athletics, academics, health and community outreach programs that help enrich the lives of children throughout New England

About The Black Dog

The Black Dog has always had an interest in the strong bond between people and their canine companions. The Black Dog has proudly chosen to partner with select organizations, including NEADS, who share the same love for dogs, their welfare and the rewarding experience of being a dog owner. Black Dog General Stores partner with local animal shelters during March and September to bring adoptable dogs to our stores to find their potential forever homes. A portion of our proceeds during these months raise funds for our partnering shelters and over 50 dogs have been adopted in the past year through these efforts.

About MSPCA-Angell

The MSPCA-Angell is a national and international leader in animal protection and veterinary medicine and provides direct hands-on care for thousands of animals each year. Founded in 1868, it is the second-oldest humane society in the United States. Services include animal protection and adoption, advocacy, humane education, law enforcement, and world-class veterinary care. The MSPCA-Angell is a private, non-profit organization. It does not receive any government funding nor is it funded or operated by any national humane organization.

About NEADS

NEADS mission is to provide independence to people who are Deaf or have a disability through the use of canine assistance. NEADS (National Education for Assistance Dog Services, also known as Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in 1976. Our assistance dogs become an extension of their handlers and bring freedom, physical autonomy and relief from social isolation to their human partners. NEADS Service Dogs provide life changing freedom, companionship and connection.