Are You Excited For The NHL to Come Back?

There's going to be NHL hockey this season after all. Are you excited to watch some games or could you care less?

  The National Hockey League lockout tentatively came to an end over the weekend, which means that before long we'll be seeing Boston Bruins action and beyond that, Stanley Cup playoffs. In the past 21 years, the NHL has seen four strikes or lockouts that disrupted all or parts of a season. Some may say that at least in the case of this particular league, it feels like there's been even more of them. Two years ago, Boston fans were anticipating their first Stanley Cup season in over three decades. More recently, the idled team has been something of an afterthought in a city that also has the Patriots, Red Sox and Celtics. Yes, many of us love the Bruins. We take pride in their Original Six status and the heroes of seasons past. But the NHL…

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 7

Your daily roundup of news and events.

1.    This Sunday, Linden Square will host a “Super Hero Party” to benefit the Ellie Fund. (Batman and Spiderman are said to make an appearance.) Tickets are $10 per family in advance, and $15 at the door. The event is from 2 to 4 p.m. Visit www.elliefund.org to purchase tickets. 2.    The puck was dropped last night on the Boston Bruins’ new season. They began the game with a Stanley Cup ceremony, but they lost to the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1. 3.    Remember when the Stanley Cup was in Wellesley? 4.    Hockey season could come to Wellesley when the town gets its new skating rink this winter. 5.    It was cold last night, but Wellesley will have an unseasonably warm weekend. The National Weather Service says today will be sunny with a high …

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PatchCast: Remembering 9/11, a New School and the Stanley Cup Comes to Town

A video roundup of the area's latest developments for Thursday, Sept. 8

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 6

Summer is unofficially over.

1.    With Labor Day behind us, the summer is unofficially over. 2.    The National Weather Service predicts a rain-soaked Tuesday, with a high temperature near 65 degrees. 3.    School is back in session in Wellesley. The first Wednesday every month of the school year going forward is an early dismissal day for Wellesley High School and Middle School. 4.    The Board of Selectmen will meet tonight to discuss a variety of issues. 5.    In case you missed it: Here’s our Stanley Cup photo gallery from last week.

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PatchCast: Major Pot Bust, River Widening and the Stanley Cup

A video roundup of the area's latest developments for Friday, Sept. 2.

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Wellesley Does Lunch with the Stanley Cup

Lord Stanley’s Cup made the rounds at The Cottage this afternoon.

The Boston Bruins’ championship parade continued this afternoon in Wellesley. Kim Jacobs, wife of team executive Vice President Charlie Jacobs, brought the Stanley Cup to The Cottage, her favorite restaurant, she said. Kim Jacobs said she’s still in awe of hockey’s top prize, even after four months. “It’s pretty amazing,” she said. “It got to the house this morning it pulled up, they pulled it out of the car and it still takes my breath away.”

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Add Your Photos to the 'Bruins Rolling Rally' Gallery

Did you go to the parade? Send in your photos.

The Boston Bruins celebrated their Stanley Cup Championship with a massively-attended parade through Boston today. If you traveled in from Wellesley and got some photos, e-mail them to the editor at Bret.Silverberg@Patch.com or add them to this gallery.

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PatchCast: New Officers, No Cell Tower and a Cup Campaign

A video roundup of the area's latest developments for Friday, June 17.

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Wellesley Pizza Maker Bakes Up Cool Bruins Tribute

The Wellesley resident and owner of Richie's pizzeria in Brookline bakes up tasty tributes to the Bruins as they vie for the Stanley Cup.

The quickest way to a man's heart is through his stomach, as the old proverb says; Sometimes something good for the stomach comes out of a man's heart as well, like special Boston Bruins-themed pizzas coming hot and fresh from the oven at Richie's on Beacon Street in Brookline Fans can score a free slice simply by showing up while the game is on. Said owner and Wellesley resident, Richard Siber, "I've been making pizzas during their run, starting with Tampa Bay. People come in and watch the game, I bring out the pizzas. We all get a good smile and the camaraderie; we all enjoy a little of the Bruins experience." For Siber, hockey is a long-time passion. He currently plays on a team, and grew up watching the Bruins play. He says he "got …

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