1968-69 Boston Bruins Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 42-18-16 - 100 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's East Division
Postseason: 6-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Quarter-Finals - Defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0
Semi-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 4-2
Coach: Harry Sinden (42-18-16)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1968-69 Boston Bruins StatisticsTeam Record: 42-18-16 - 100 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's East Division
Postseason: 6-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Quarter-Finals - Defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0
Semi-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 4-2
Coach: Harry Sinden (42-18-16)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1968-69 Boston Bruins Results
The Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League ended the 1968-69 season with a record of 42 wins and 18 losses and 16 ties for 100 points, finishing second in the NHL's East Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 6-4.
The Bruins topped the league with 303 goals. Boston allowed 221 goals. Phil Esposito scored 49 goals for the squad, and Ken Hodge tallied 30 or more as well. Phil Esposito contributed 77 assists. Gerry Cheevers recorded 28 wins in front of the net for the team and a team-best 2.80 goals against average, leading goalies with significant playing time.
Harry Sinden coached the team. The 1968-69 Boston Bruins lost in the NHL semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Atkinson | R | October 16, 1948 | 5'11" | 170 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Don Awrey | D | July 18, 1943 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Garnet Bailey | L | June 13, 1948 | 5'11" | 192 | L | Lloydminster, SK Canada |
| John Bucyk | L | May 12, 1935 | 6'0" | 215 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Wayne Cashman | L | June 24, 1945 | 6'1" | 208 | R | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Gerry Cheevers | G | December 7, 1940 | 5'11" | 185 | L | St. Catharines, ON Canada |
| Gary Doak | D | February 26, 1946 | 5'11" | 175 | R | Goderich, ON Canada |
| Grant Erickson | L | April 28, 1947 | 5'9" | 165 | L | Pierceland, SK Canada |
| Phil Esposito | C | February 20, 1942 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Jean Gauthier | D | April 29, 1937 | 6'1" | 190 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Barry Gibbs | D | September 28, 1948 | 5'11" | 195 | R | Lloydminster, SK Canada |
| Ted Green | D | March 23, 1940 | 5'10" | 200 | R | Eriksdale, MB Canada |
| Jim Harrison | C | July 9, 1947 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Bonnyville, AB Canada |
| Ken Hodge | R | June 25, 1944 | 6'2" | 210 | R | Birmingham, England |
| Paul Hurley | D | July 12, 1946 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Melrose, MA USA |
| Eddie Johnston | G | November 24, 1935 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Joe Junkin | G | September 8, 1946 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Lindsay, ON Canada |
| Bobby Leiter | C | March 22, 1941 | 5'9" | 175 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Bill Lesuk | L | November 1, 1946 | 5'9" | 187 | L | Moose Jaw, SK Canada |
| Ross Lonsberry | L | February 7, 1947 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Watson, SK Canada |
| Jim Lorentz | C | May 1, 1947 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Waterloo, ON Canada |
| Don Marcotte | L | April 15, 1947 | 5'11" | 183 | L | Arthabaska, QC Canada |
| John McKenzie | R | December 12, 1937 | 5'9" | 175 | R | High River, AB Canada |
| Ron Murphy | L | April 10, 1933 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Bobby Orr | D | March 20, 1948 | 6'0" | 197 | L | Parry Sound, ON Canada |
| Derek Sanderson | C | June 16, 1946 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Niagara Falls, ON Canada |
| Glen Sather | L | September 2, 1943 | 5'11" | 180 | L | High River, AB Canada |
| Eddie Shack | L | February 11, 1937 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Dallas Smith | D | October 10, 1941 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Hamiota, MB Canada |
| Rick Smith | D | June 29, 1948 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Fred Stanfield | C | May 4, 1944 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Tom Webster | R | October 4, 1948 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Kirkland Lake, ON Canada |
| Ed Westfall | R | September 19, 1940 | 6'1" | 197 | R | Belleville, ON Canada |
| Barry Wilkins | D | February 28, 1947 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Tommy Williams | C | April 17, 1940 | 5'11" | 180 | R | Duluth, MN USA |
