Cheers to Cheevers: Linus Ullmark pays tribute to legendary Bruins goaltender with celebratory mask

BOSTON — Linus Ullmark will pay tribute to a netminder of Boston Bruins past Saturday night during their clash against the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night.

On a night in which the Bruins will pay tribute to the “Big Bad Bruins”, Ullmark will wear a mask paying tribute to their two-time Stanley Cup-winning backstop, Gerry Cheevers.

Ullmark white mask is etched with black stitches, just as Cheever’s mask was in the Bruins’ heyday.

Cheevers would add a new stitch to his mask whenever a wayward puck would hit him in the face.

In addition to the stitches, Ullmark’s mask sports the names of some of the quintessential Big Bag Bruins like Terry O’Reilly, Bobby Orr, Johnny Bucyk, Phil Esposito and Cheevers.

It’ll be the second time this year that Ullmark’s fresh dudes will be shackled to the bench as Jeremy Swayman makes the start. Cheevers was also the backup goaltender the night he debuted his special “Early Years” mask, paying tribute to early-era Bruins like Eddie Shore, Willie O’Ree and Tiny Thompson.

Every mask Ullmark wears for their era nights will be auctioned off to benefit the Bruins Foundation.

The Bruins and Canadiens will drop the puck at 7:00 p.m.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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