BOSTON (Sept. 13, 1998) - The Boston Bruins have re-signed
right wing Steve Heinze to a two-year contract, it was announced
today by Bruins President and General Manager Harry Sinden. In
keeping with club policy, terms of the contract were not released.

Heinze, 28, was Boston's second pick, 60th overall, in the 1988 NHL
Entry Draft following three seasons at Boston College, where he
was a First Team All-American in 1989-90. He spent most of the
1991-92 season with the U. S. National and Olympic teams, turning
professional at the conclusion of the 1992 Olympic Games. He
signed with the Bruins on March 6, 1992 and has played the last
six-plus seasons with the Bruins with career totals of 97 goals and
77 assists for 174 points and 209 penalty minutes in 367 career
games.

The 5'11", 202-lb. native of North Andover, MA enjoyed his best
season in 1997-98, establishing career single season highs in all
offensive categories. He tallied 26 goals and 20 assists for 46 points,
despite missing 21 games with ankle and foot injuries. He had 11
multiple-point games on the season, including his third and fourth
career hat tricks with a 3-1=4 effort Dec. 6 vs. Carolina and three
goals Apr. 7 in Ottawa.