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Bruins dress up as ‘Toy Story’ characters as part of annual Halloween visit to local hospitals

"No matter what role you have on the team, you can still make an impact in the community, and it's something that we really want to implement."

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 1:49 AM
Bruins dress up as ‘Toy Story’ characters as part of annual Halloween visit to local hospitals
Key Things to Know
  • Boston Bruins players visited local hospitals dressed as "Toy Story" characters for their annual Halloween community tradition.
  • Jeremy Swayman and Mason Lohrei dressed as Woody and Buzz Lightyear at Boston Children's Hospital.
  • Rookies James Hagens and Frederic Brunet shared a conjoined Slinky Dog costume during the visits.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Boston Bruins players dressed up as characters from "Toy Story" on Wednesday for the team's annual Halloween hospital visits across Boston. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman and defenseman Mason Lohrei led the group at Boston Children's Hospital dressed as Woody and Buzz Lightyear, while rookies James Hagens and Frederic Brunet appeared together in a conjoined Slinky Dog costume.

Other teammates also took part in the community outreach, including Michael DiPietro and JJ Peterka, who dressed as "Toy Story" Aliens to visit additional local facilities. Head coach Marco Sturm and Swayman praised the organization's enduring community tradition, which has been held annually for over 15 years to support young patients and hospital staff.

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