Shane Vereen now loves the Bruins and hockey


It's just about that time; with the NHL Playoffs now in full swing, Bruins-Fever is spreading everywhere. For us Massachusetts (and really all of New England) natives, it is not uncommon to have a passion for hockey, specifically the Boston Bruins. Even Patriots running back Shane Vereen has found himself caught up in all the hype:
"Back in California, I didn't really watch hockey all that much," Vereen said this morning. "A couple of my friends played, but I didn't make time to watch it. But ever since I moved out here, I have a newfound respect for it. You can tell this city loves hockey, and I love it, too, now, so I'm rooting them on."

It is pretty cool that Vereen attributes New England fans for his new respect for the sport. It is also not very surprising that Vereen was glued to the television for the Bruins Game 7 comeback against the Toronto Maple Leafs:
"I was very disheartened when they went down 4-1," Vereen said. "But there was still time left, and there's one thing we learned in football is that the game is not over until it's over. They fought back. I thought it was an incredible game."
The Bruins had a comeback for the ages that caught the attention of sports fans everywhere (even ESPN had some coverage!). With Shane Vereen now part of the fan base as well, the connection between the Patriots and Bruins continues to grow.

Anthony Aidonidis
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