Soon enough his desire and leadership qualities were so strong that he not only became a regular, but also the team captain and best player. Louis University in order to prove the Generals wrong. He turned down a scholarship offer with St. As a junior Terry had problems initially sticking with the Oshawa Generals. Perhaps that explains his plodding skating style that everyone said would prevent him from ever turning pro. Terry started out as a goalkeeper until he was 13. "He was the model of a Bruins player to his teammates and fans alike and that phrase is a high compliment because of Terry." He is the first person who comes to mind when someone uses the phrase 'a true Bruin'," says Harry Sinden. I know a coach isn't supposed to like one player more than another, but I can't help it in regard to Terry O'Reilly." He's tough, really tough, and that's the way I like em'. He out-hustled every opponent, crashed and banged with reckless abandon, and played every shift as if it was game seven of the Stanley Cup finals.ĭon Cherry said "Terry typifies our team. His Irish heritage certainly didn't hurt either.Ī less-talented version of Cam Neely, O'Reilly was the heart and soul of the Bruins. In the storied history of the Boston Bruins he is far from the best player to ever wear the black and gold, but no one played harder or endeared himself more to the Boston faithful. Terry O'Reilly wasn't the best skater, or the best scorer, or the best playmaker. Boston sports fans love their sports heroes unlike any other city.
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