Bruins broadcaster Cusick passes

Fred Cusick, who was the voice of the Boston Bruins for more than four decades, passed away Tuesday.

Cusick, who was 90 years old, broadcast Bruins hockey on radio and television from 1953 until his retirement following the 1996-97 season.

"Those fortunate enough to inherit the position Fred Cusick created are merely playing on the land he cleared," said current Bruins television voice Jack Edwards. "None of us will ever have the impact he had in generating the fan base for this team. We have lost a great pioneer."

During his tenure, the Bruins won Stanley Cups in 1970 and 1972, also appearing in eight other Cup Finals. Following his retirement from the Bruins, Cusick also called games for the AHL's Lowell Lock Monsters until 2002.