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Sault native signs with Boston

Sault Ste. Marie native Marty Turco has signed with the Boston Bruins. The defending Stanley Cup champions signed Turco after learning that goaltender Tuukka Rask would be out for 4-6 weeks with a lower abdomen strain/groin strain.
Brad Coccimiglio
Brad Coccimiglio

Sault Ste. Marie native Marty Turco has signed with the Boston Bruins.

The defending Stanley Cup champions signed Turco after learning that goaltender Tuukka Rask would be out for 4-6 weeks with a lower abdomen strain/groin strain.

Turco signed a one-year contract with the Bruins but must clear waivers before joining the team.

The 36-year-old has played in 538 regular season games split between the Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks. He has posted a 273-165-26-40 record with a .910 save percentage and a 2.35 goals against average with 41 shutouts. He also has a 21-26 record in the post season.

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Brad Coccimiglio

About the Author: Brad Coccimiglio

A graduate of Loyalist College’s Sports Journalism program, Brad Coccimiglio’s work has appeared in The Hockey News as well as online at FoxSports.com in addition to regular freelance work with SooToday before joining the team full time.
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