With the Bruins returning to Fenway Park for the second Winter Classic showdown at the hallowed ballpark, the B’s once again called on Bobby Orr to open the festivities with a ceremonial puck drop.
But, in accordance with the Bruins’ special outdoor venue, the legendary defenseman took part in a unique “puck drop” procedure on Monday afternoon with the help of former Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek.
Rather than simply drop the puck between captains Patrice Bergeron and Sidney Crosby, as is tradition, Orr instead lofted the biscuit to a waiting Varitek — reading to receive the offering like a first pitch.