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The National Hockey League's first United States–based franchise, the Boston Bruins, plays their first game in league play at home, at the still-extant Boston Arena indoor hockey facility.
The Boston Bruins played their inaugural NHL game at the Boston Arena, becoming the league's first U.S. franchise to debut in league play.
On December 1, 1924, the Boston Bruins made history as the first United States–based team to join NHL play.
Their debut at the historic Boston Arena introduced professional ice hockey to American audiences.
Managed by Charles Adams, the Bruins brought new excitement to the sport outside Canada.
The game marked the beginning of the NHL's expansion and growing popularity in the United States.
Fans witnessed the birth of one of hockey's most storied franchises, which endures to this day.
This opening match set the stage for the Bruins' long-standing rivalry and legacy in the league.
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