Fitchburg State University is proud to be one of only three locations across the state and New Hampshire to host the Boston Bruins 2025 Fan Fest Tour.
The Bruins Fan Fest Tour – designed to grow the game of hockey throughout New England – flocks to the Wallace Civic Center at Fitchburg State University on Saturday, September 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“The Wallace Civic Center is part of both Bruins history and our own story at Fitchburg State. Hosting Fan Fest here connects generations of hockey fans, celebrates the game’s roots in our region, and showcases the spirit that fuels our own championship athletics programs,” said Fitchburg State University President Donna Hodge. “We’re proud to be part of Fitchburg and North Central Massachusetts, where this rink has been a gathering place for decades. It’s an honor to welcome the Bruins back at a moment when momentum is building on our campus and across the community, and to share in an event that reflects the pride, resilience, and connection that define this region.”
The Wallace Civic Center and Boston Bruins will always be intertwined. In the 1970s, the Bruins held their training camps at the Wallace Civic Center in front of packed crowds, as fans got to watch the likes of National Hockey legends Bobby Orr, Terry O’Reilly, Phil Esposito and Johnny Bucyk showcase their top-end ice hockey talents for all to see in Fitchburg.
"It will be an honor to see generations of fans gather in a place where so many Bruins legends once skated," said University Police Chief Michael Cloutier, who oversees campus operations. “This rink is a part of Bruins history, and we're fortunate to be in a position to celebrate that legacy with the community. We anticipate a fantastic day at the Wallace Civic Center and wish for everyone to have a safe and enjoyable time.”
Under the guidance of legendary hockey coach Dean Fuller, the Fitchburg State ice hockey team had championship success in March at the Wallace Civic Center, defeating the MCLA Trailblazers, 3-1, to capture the MASCAC title and earn a berth in the prestigious NCAA Division 3 tournament in Utica, N.Y.
The Falcons have won three MASCAC ice hockey championships (2011, 2018, 2025) in the history of the program.
Fans of all ages will have the chance to participate in hockey games, explore interactive exhibits, shop Bruins merchandise and more. The Boston Bruins Foundation will also be on-site with BFit Combine stations for various kid-friendly fitness activities.
Members of the Bruins organization are expected to join the festivities at each stop of the Fan Fest Tour.
At the Wallace Civic Center, kids who have signed up for the Bruins Academy Learn to Play program, presented by Pure Hockey, will have the opportunity to be fitted for brand new hockey gear. Registration for the Fall 2025 Learn to Play program opens Wednesday, August 13, at 12 p.m. Fans interested in learning more should click HERE. On-site equipment fittings at Fan Fest will be limited to participants who have pre-registered.
Admission to each Fan Fest Tour stop is free, and fans are encouraged to pre-register to expedite entry. To pre-register and for more information, fans should click HERE.
The Fan Fan begins at Chesna Memorial Rink in Hanover on September 5 (5-8 p.m.) and concludes on September 7 at Everett Arena in Concord, N.H. (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)