One of the NHL's finest moments that shows the true heart and courage of the players of the game courtesy of one of the game's most talented and respected players, Raymond Bourque.
I, too, am a Habs fan, and this was a real tear jerker. Plus, Ray Bourque's sheer class, at the last skate around Boston Garden and in 1987 when they retired Esposito's number and Ray gave him his #7 while revealing his #77. It's times like these where long-standing rivalries take a back seat to the human side of sports.
ive been to a few cool sport things in my 55 years on this planet,afc games hockey playoff games ,,this one and the bobby orr retirement night are the ones that stick in mind the most ,when norm came out onto the ice with ray ,the place just exploded!
Leveille was not the last player introduced. He was introduced in alphabetical order just like everyone else (except those few players who had their jerseys retired). To me, that made it even more surprising and impactful because no one who was watching was expecting Leveille to be there, much less in the middle of the pack with the rest of the Bruins' alumni.
It’s only fitting one of the classiest players in NHL history got to lead Normand onto the Garden ice. If this didn’t put tears in your eyes, nothing will.
This was the one of the pieces of the puzzle that extended the Islanders dynasty, with him the Bruins would have been even with them in the ‘83 semis, possibly with home ice, as well as more likely to have dislodged them from the ‘84 Finals.
@@youthinkyouknowme5551 The Islanders had their Gillies, the Bruins needed Leveille. Actually Leveille has outlived Gillies though the former is nine years younger.
Islanders fan here and I’m crying like a baby. Not just Bruin’s history, but NHL history. Bourque = Total Class!
Ray Bourque The epitome of an outstanding leader and Captain.
I’m not a Bruins fan but I am crying like a baby
One of the NHL's finest moments that shows the true heart and courage of the players of the game courtesy of one of the game's most talented and respected players, Raymond Bourque.
Bourque is great hockey player and better human being.
Normand had a great career ahead of him. He was solid up and comer
Normand was destined for greatness such a tragedy!
I’m a habs fan, but this brought a tear to my eye.
Great to see Bourque and the Bruins give him one last skate. Classiest thing I’ve seen.
I, too, am a Habs fan, and this was a real tear jerker. Plus, Ray Bourque's sheer class, at the last skate around Boston Garden and in 1987 when they retired Esposito's number and Ray gave him his #7 while revealing his #77.
It's times like these where long-standing rivalries take a back seat to the human side of sports.
ive been to a few cool sport things in my 55 years on this planet,afc games hockey playoff games ,,this one and the bobby orr retirement night are the ones that stick in mind the most ,when norm came out onto the ice with ray ,the place just exploded!
replying to myself,when yaz hit his 3000 hit was also pretty friggin cool,and the bobby orr night was the first time i saw my dad cry......
Just a beautiful hockey player
Leveille was not the last player introduced. He was introduced in alphabetical order just like everyone else (except those few players who had their jerseys retired). To me, that made it even more surprising and impactful because no one who was watching was expecting Leveille to be there, much less in the middle of the pack with the rest of the Bruins' alumni.
It’s only fitting one of the classiest players in NHL history got to lead Normand onto the Garden ice. If this didn’t put tears in your eyes, nothing will.
A great man.
What a moment
I never would’ve recognized Bourque!
This was the one of the pieces of the puzzle that extended the Islanders dynasty, with him the Bruins would have been even with them in the ‘83 semis, possibly with home ice, as well as more likely to have dislodged them from the ‘84 Finals.
Pete Peters was no Billy Smith - Peters got blasted in those semi's by N.Y in 83 - But you are on point (one will never know I guess)
@@youthinkyouknowme5551 The Islanders had their Gillies, the Bruins needed Leveille. Actually Leveille has outlived Gillies though the former is nine years younger.
What a shot 1:04
Me and my brother were at that game
He wouldve been a really solid player if not for the aneurysm.
I can't believe it's been that long since The Garden has closed shop. Normand is in his 60's now