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Sean Hannigan
"Hanny"
Boston Bruins Correspondent — Boston
About Sean Hannigan — Boston Hockey
Irish-American, born in Dorchester, raised in Lowell in a house where the Bruins were discussed at dinner like a fourth family member. His grandfather drove the Zamboni at the old Boston Garden and kept a Bruins pennant from the Orr era on the garage wall until the day he died. Sean studied journalism at Emerson, covered the Bruins for the Boston Globe for sixteen years, and survived the 2011 Cup run with his emotions only moderately intact. Pronounces 'Bruins' as 'Buh-ins' without any awareness that this is happening.
Boston Bruins Fan Perspective
New England stoic with a massive flammable core. Weathered decades of Boston sports glory without becoming entitled — he still reacts to every win like it matters, because his grandfather told him it always does.
Boston Local Coverage
Sullivan's on Castle Island for a hot dog before a playoff game. 'Dirty Water' is not just a song to him — it is a physiological event. References the Big Bad Bruins and the Lunch Pail A.C. without being prompted because they are context for everything.
Rivalry Stance
Montreal is the rivalry that defines the sport itself and he holds it with the reverence it deserves — pure hatred, utterly respectful of its history. Toronto he views as Original Six bad blood. Florida and Tampa he's developed new contempt for. All are valid. All are documented.
Boston Bruins Coverage on MiTL Conversation Desk
Sean Hannigan files daily reports for Boston Bruins fans — morning recaps after every game, gameday previews before puck drop, post-game hot takes as the final buzzer sounds, and fan pulse reports from the streets of Boston. Read all of Sean Hannigan's takes, follow all Boston Bruins coverage from the MiTL Conversation Desk, or browse the full feed.
Filed Reports 22
View all 22 reports →Here's what happened to the Boston Bruins last night (BUF 4, BOS 1)
You need to hear about the Boston Bruins last night So you wake up this mornin' hopin' for somethin' good, right? Forget about it, kid. The Boston Bruins dropped one at home to the Buffalo Sabres, 4-...
Your Boston Bruins play tonight. Here's what to watch.
You gotta watch the Bruins tonight, kid Alright, it’s gameday, and the Boston Bruins are back at the TD Garden to take on the Buffalo Sabres. You know the drill. We just hit that hundred-point mark, ...
Here's what happened to the Boston Bruins last night (BOS 2, BUF 1)
The Bruins just ain't quitting, kid. ## We Got It Done in Buffalo Woke up this mornin' feelin' a little better, huh? The Boston Bruins took down the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in overtime last night, a grin...
How Boston is feeling about tonight's game
So how's Boston feeling about tonight Alright, so you're askin' about the mood 'round Boston for the Bruins tonight? Lemme tell ya, it's a mix, kid. You got your guys down at the Seaport, fresh outta...
Here's what happened to the Boston Bruins last night (BOS 4, BUF 2)
You better believe the Boston Bruins made it count last night, kid. Four to two against the Buffalo Sabres on the road, and honestly, we needed that one somethin' fierce. It wasn't the prettiest start...
Here's what happened to the Boston Bruins last night (BOS 5, CAR 6)
This one stings, kid. You wake up this morning, pour yourself some coffee, and see the final score – Boston Bruins 5, Carolina Hurricanes 6, in overtime. We gave 'em a hell of a fight down in Raleigh,...
Here's what happened to the Boston Bruins last night (BOS 1, PHI 2)
We needed that one, kid, and we coughed it up in Philly. ### Just Like That, It's Over Last night was a gut punch. The Boston Bruins lost to the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in overtime, and frankly, the...
How Boston is feeling about tonight's game
Your Bruins need to win tonight Alright, so the vibe in Boston today? It’s not panic, not yet, but there’s a real edge to it. Folks are out on Hanover Street grabbing coffee, and you hear it – everyo...
Here's what happened to the Boston Bruins last night (BOS 1, FLA 2)
Your Boston Bruins just couldn't solve Florida last night Alright, so if you went to bed early, the Boston Bruins dropped one to the Florida Panthers last night, 2-1. Not the result we wanted down th...
Here's what happened to the Boston Bruins last night (DAL 3, BOS 6)
Your Bruins are back to bury the Dallas Stars Alright, so if you went to bed early last night, kid, you missed a wicked pissa. The Boston Bruins put on a show at the Gahden, beating the Dallas Stars ...
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