Bruins MVP Tim Thomas skips Obama White House event; why he shouldn't be …
Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas was a notable absence at the White House Monday when President Obama honored the Stanley Cup Champions. According to the Boston Globe, Thomas chose not to attend based on political
Bruins goalie Tim Thomas declined to attend the team's Stanley Cup celebration with President Barack Obama at the White House on Monday.
Down four good men, down 3-1, and down 5-4, the Flyers battled back, deserved better, and still earned the shootout loss they got to the Stanley Cup champions when Tim Thomas made two stops and Ilya Bryzgalov again made none.
Tim Thomas was celebrated for being only the second American player to win playoff MVP, having posted two shutouts in the Final. Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli confirmed that Thomas had told him months ago he would not attend the White House event due to
Zdeno Chara, Tim Thomas and Tyler Seguin, however, will be heading to Ottawa afterwards to participate in this year's NHL All-Star game. Chara has been named the captain of his own team and will be responsible for drafting a roster of three goalies,
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