Before each Boston Bruins home game this 2011 playoff season, the team has had a prominent alumni serve as the honorary fan banner captain. The captain helps get the Bruins banner pass started. Here’s the complete list:
Round 1 – Montreal Canadiens
Game 1: Rick Middleton
Game 2: Ken Linseman
Game 5: Lyndon Byers
Game 7: Reggie Lemelin
Quarterfinals – Philadelphia Flyers
Game 3: Terry O’Reilly
Game 4: Stan Jonathan
Conference Final – Tampa Bay Lightning
Game 1: Ray Bourque
Game 2: John Bucyk
Game 5: Ken Hodge
Game 7: Derek Sanderson
Stanley Cup Final – Vancouver Canucks
Game 3: Cam Neely
Game 4: Bobby Orr
Game 6: ?
In Game 1 of the Final, the honorary captain was Cam Neely, who wore #8. The Bruins proceeded to score 8 goals. In Game 2, the honorary captain was Bobby Orr (#4) and the Bruins scored 4 goals. So who should/will be the captain in Game 6 on Monday? Phil Esposito (#7) is the obvious choice. And the final score of the game will be 7-2 Bruins!
Regardless of the score, there will be a Game 7 played in Vancouver on Wednesday.
