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Bruins sign Dan LaCouture

November 1, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins announced today that they have signed left wing and Hyannis, Massachusetts native Dan LaCouture. LaCouture will skate with the team at practice on Tuesday morning, and will travel with the team for this weekend’s games in Norfolk, Virginia and Hershey, Pennsylvania.

“Adding Dan to our lineup gives us a good veteran winger who brings size, toughness and some scoring skill every night,” said Bruins head coach Scott Gordon. “He will fit right in as another good veteran leader, and as a player who plays with a lot of energy.”

“I’m really excited to be playing again, and especially to be part of the Bruins’ organization,” said LaCouture. “Growing up in Natick, Massachusetts, I was always a Bruins fan, and it’s a thrill for me to put on the Black and Gold jersey. I can’t wait to become part of this team and get the games underway.”

LaCouture, 27, is entering his eighth professional season. He played at Boston University during the 1996-97 season, before beginning his professional career with the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL) in 1997-98. LaCouture made his NHL debut with the Edmonton Oilers in 1998-99, and reached the NHL for good with the Oilers in 2000-01. He has also played in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers. In 2003-04, LaCouture posted 5-2-7 totals and 82 PIM in 59 games with New York. LaCouture has 16-23-39 totals and 278 PIM in 265 career NHL games, and 55-41-96 totals and 189 PIM in 219 career AHL games. He was originally selected by the New York Islanders with their second pick (second round), 29th overall, in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft.

LaCouture will be a featured guest on the 2004-05 season premiere of “Providence Bruins Weekly Presented by National City Mortgage”. The show will air on Tuesday, November 2 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on WSKO AM-790, The Score. Adam Alper hosts the show, which will also feature live discussions with Bruins head coach Scott Gordon and Providence-Journal beat writer Joe McDonald.

The Bruins will spend this weekend on the road, beginning on Friday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m., when they take on the Norfolk Admirals. They visit the Hershey Bears on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. Bruin fans can hear the action live on WDDZ AM-550, and on the all-new redesigned team website, www.providencebruins.com.

The Bruins return home to host the Hershey Bears on Friday, November 12 at 7:05 p.m. Fans attending the game will receive a free Providence Bruins magnet schedule, courtesy of Shaw’s Supermarkets.

Tickets for November 12, as well as all regular season P-Bruins games, are available online on the Bruins’ website, www.providencebruins.com, at all TicketMaster outlets (401-331-2211 or 508/617-931-2000) and the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence box office. Information on individual game tickets and Providence Bruins season ticket packages can be obtained by calling the Bruins ticket office at (401) 273-5000 or by logging on to the team website.

THIS WEEK
(ALL GAMES EST)

Friday, November 5 @ Norfolk, 7:30 PM, Scope Arena
WDDZ AM 550 www.providencebruins.com
The Bruins and Admirals face off in the first game of their 2-game season series…The Admirals won both games in last year’s series…Norfolk is tied for the East Division lead with its 5-3-0-0 record…LW Rene Bourque is tied for the team scoring lead and ranks fourth among AHL rookies with 4-3-7 totals in seven games…Veterans Matt Keith (2-5-7) and Ajay Baines (2-5-7) are also tied for the team scoring lead…G Craig Anderson ranks third in the AHL with a 1.46 GAA…Norfolk leads the AHL on the penalty kill with a 94.3% success rate (50/53).


Saturday, November 6 @ Hershey, 7:00 PM, GIANT Center
Sunday, November 7 @ Hershey, 5:00 PM, GIANT Center
WDDZ AM 550 www.providencebruins.com
The Bruins and Bears begin their four-game season series…The Bruins were 2-1-1-0 in last year’s series…Hershey is in seventh place in the East Division with its 2-4-1-0 record…D Brett Clark leads the team with 0-4-4 totals in seven games…Former Bruin C Andre Savage has 1-2-3 totals in seven games…Savage ranks second in P-Bruins history with 71-104-175 totals in 191 games…RWs Dennis Bonvie and Cail MacLean are also former P-Bruins.



Providence Bruins Schedule:
Tuesday 11/2 10:30 AM – Dunkin’ Donuts Center
Wednesday 11/3 8:00 AM – Dunkin’ Donuts Center; travel to Norfolk
Thursday 11/4 1:00 PM – Scope Arena
Friday 11/5 11:15 AM – Scope Arena; Game @ Norfolk, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 11/6 11:15 AM – GIANT Center; Game @ Hershey, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 11/7 11:15 AM – GIANT Center; Game @ Hershey, 5:00 p.m.
Monday 11/8 OFF

LAST WEEK
Date Opp. Score B's goal scorers (#, type) Goaltender (saves; record)
10/29 @ Worcester L, 5-2 Hilbert (6; PPG); Henderson (1) Toivonen (28; 2-3-0)

IN THE BOOKS
Records Leaders Goaltenders
Overall Record 2-3-1-1 Brad Boyes 4-7-11 Hannu Toivonen, 2.19 GAA, 2-3-0, .925%
Home Record 2-1-1-0 Andy Hilbert 6-1-7 Peter Hamerlik, 4.32 GAA, 0-1-1, .882%
Road Record 0-2-0-1 Pat Aufiero 1-5-6
Overtime 0-1 Yorick Treille 3-2-5
Shootout 0-1 David Gove 1-4-5
Power Play 10-37, 27.0%, 2nd Milan Jurcina 1-3-4
Penalty Killing 34-37, 91.9%, 4th Kevin Dallman 0-4-4

Slap Shots: C Brad Boyes is tied for eighth in AHL scoring with 4-7-11 totals…LW Andy Hilbert is tied for the AHL lead with four power play goals…D Pat Aufiero is tied for sixth among AHL blueliners with 1-5-6 totals…D Kevin Dallman ranks third among AHL defensemen with 29 shots on goal…LW Jay Henderson scored his first goal of the season on Saturday night at Worcester, his first goal as a Bruin since December 27, 2002.

Bruins Radio & Media: All 80 Providence Bruins games will be broadcast on WDDZ AM-550 and on the team website, www.providencebruins.com. Corey Masse brings you the action for home games, while Adam Alper calls the action on the road. Please contact Adam Alper for all interview requests.

Tuesday, November 2 “Providence Bruins Weekly Presented by National City Mortgage” WSKO AM-790 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Scott Gordon, Dan LaCouture, Joe McDonald

Bruins In the Community: Please contact Adam Alper for any player appearances.

Tuesday, November 3 Hasbro Children’s Hospital 2:30 p.m. Brad Boyes, Colton Orr, Chris Dyment, Jay Henderson

Tickets: Information on individual game tickets and Providence Bruins season ticket packages can be obtained by calling the Bruins ticket office at (401) 273-5000 or by logging on to the team website, www.providencebruins.com.

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