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Andy Hilbert recalled by Boston Bruins

April 6, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins announced today that left wing Andy Hilbert has been recalled by the Boston Bruins, and could be in the lineup on Wednesday night in the team's playoff opener against the Montreal Canadiens. This is the second recall of the season for the third-year pro out of the University of Michigan. He has 2-0-2 totals and 9 PIM in 18 games with Boston. Hilbert, who missed the first 37 games of the year due to a groin injury sustained in training camp, had 3-5-8 totals and 20 PIM in 19 games with the P-Bruins.

Hilbert, a 22-year-old native of Howell, Michigan, tallied 35-35-70 totals in 64 games with Providence last season. He led the team and tied for third in the AHL in goal-scoring, and was selected to his second consecutive appearance in the AHL All-Star Classic. Hilbert has 64-67-131 totals and 211 PIM in 155 career AHL games, all with Providence. He ranks sixth in goals in franchise career history, and is tied for 11th in points. Hilbert also has 3-3-6 totals and 18 PIM in 38 career NHL games, all with the Boston Bruins. Hilbert was Boston's third pick, 37th overall, in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.

The Providence Bruins host the Portland Pirates Wednesday, April 7 at 7:05 p.m. The Bruins will close out the home portion of their regular season on Friday, April 9 at 7:05 p.m., when they host the Springfield Falcons on Fan Appreciation Night. All fans in attendance will receive a free autographed team photo, courtesy of ABC-6, Bob's Stores and University Orthopedics. The Bruins will also hand out their team awards prior to the start of the game.

Tickets for Wednesday and Friday are available online at www.providencebruins.com, all TicketMaster outlets (401-331-2211 or 508/617-931-2000) and the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence box office. Information on season ticket plans can be obtained by calling the P-Bruins ticket office at (401) 273-5000 or by logging on to the team website.

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