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Home » That’s Just Nifty: Boston Bruins to Raise Rick Middleton’s No. 16 to Rafters
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That’s Just Nifty: Boston Bruins to Raise Rick Middleton’s No. 16 to Rafters

Evan MarinofskyBy Evan Marinofsky07/31/2018Updated:10/11/20212 Mins Read
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The Boston Bruins have announced that they are going to retire Rick Middleton‘s number 16 in a ceremony at TD Garden on Thursday, November 29. Team President Cam Neely got to deliver the news to the man known the most Bruins fans simply as “Nifty.”

“It was a great honor to call Rick today and let him know that he will join the group of retired numbers in the TD Garden rafters,” said Neely. “As a player and a person Rick embodies what it means to be a Bruin, and we are excited to celebrate his career with his family, friends and our fans.”

Middleton played for the Bruins from 1976-88 — a total of 12 seasons. In 881 games, he scored 402 goals and 898 points. His 402 goals are third-most in Bruins history behind John Bucyk (545) and Phil Esposito (459). His 496 assists are sixth-most and his 898 points are fourth.

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Middleton was incredibly happy to have his number finally retired.

“It’s something that, obviously, you think about especially over the last four or five years when nobody worn the number 16, and you think well maybe it’ll happen,” he said. “In the month of July, it’s not really the type of call you think you’re going to get. And when Cam [Neely] called me, you know, every once in a while, we talk about different alumni stuff, and he just caught me so off guard with it that I actually got emotional when he said it because it was just a dream come true.”

Just in case you're wondering why they called him Nifty. pic.twitter.com/qEzaLcyMbn

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) July 31, 2018

The right winger led the B’s in scoring four straight seasons from 1978-82 and also led the team in goals from 1978-84. His best season came in 1981-82, when he was named a second-team All-Star after scoring a career-high 51 goals. That same season saw him take home the Lady Byng memorial trophy.

“Mr. Middleton’s number 16 has long deserved to be raised to TD Garden’s rafters,” said Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs. “I look forward to participating in the events on November 29th as it will be a very special evening for Mr. Middleton and the entire Bruins organization.”

Rick Middleton's No. 16 will become the 11th sweater honored by the #NHLBruins, joining:

2 — Eddie Shore
3 — Lionel Hitchman
4 — Bobby Orr
5 — Aubrey 'Dit' Clapper
7 — Phil Esposito
8 — Cam Neely
9 — Johnny Bucyk
15 — Milt Schmidt
24 — Terry O'Reilly
77 — Ray Bourque pic.twitter.com/Row9TdCY87

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) July 31, 2018

Middleton’s number 16 will be the 11th number retired by the Bruins and first since 2004 when Neely’s number 8 went to the rafters.

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