Milan Lucic Thanks Bruins, Boston Fans
BOSTON (CBS) -- Milan Lucic became a fan favorite in his eight years in Boston, and on Friday, he made sure to thank those who supported him over the years.
Now a former-Bruin, Lucic took out a full page in Friday's Boston Globe, writing a classy note to the organization and his fans. His letter read:
I was 19 when I joined the Boston Bruins, a very young man.
Now at 27, I must say goodbye to this special city. I lived my dream when we won the Stanley Cup. I married my wife here. Both my children were born here. Boston will always be a key part of who I am.
I played in front of a group of fans I will never forget, especially my pals in the North End.
I want to thank the entire Jacobs family, Cam Neely, Peter Chiarelli, Don Sweeney, Scott Bradley and the rest of the Bruins management team; coaches Claude Julien, Geoff Ward, Doug Houda, Doug Jarvis, Craig Ramsey and Joe Sacco; captain Zdeno Chara and the rest of my teammates; the medical staff, trainers and strength coaches who all kept me going; and, of course, all the fans and my friends.
Boston embraced me over the years and I would not be who I am personally or professionally without each of these special relationships.
To the people of Boston…
You are #BostonStrong
Lucic, the 50th overall pick by the Bruins in 2006, was traded to the Los Angeles Kings on June 26.