Boston Bruins captain Johnny Bucyk accepts the 1971 Prince of Wales Trophy from NHL President Clarence Campbell,

The Prince of Wales Trophy was awarded to the NHL East Division regular season champions from 1967 to 1974.

The Bruins finished the 1970-71 season with 57 wins and 7 ties. No other NHL team hit the 50 wins or more during the season. They also scored 399 goals, more then a 100 more then any other NHL team.

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Bucyk was also the Prince of Wales Trophy Champion in 1957 with Detroit Red Wings and 1971, 1972, 1974 with Boston Bruins.