AHL Providence Bruins

Brennan, Vernarsky pace P-Burins' win

November 28, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins tied a team season-high by scoring four goals in the first period, en route to a 4-3 victory over the Portland Pirates at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence on Friday night. The win improved the team's record to 10-6-4-0 (24 points), putting them in second place in the Atlantic Division, one point behind the division-leading Hartford Wolf Pack. The Bruins have now won a season-high four straight on home ice, and are on a season-high six-game home unbeaten streak (5-0-1-0). Providence is unbeaten in its last four games overall, with a 3-0-1-0 record.

Bruin center Kris Vernarsky tallied a goal and an assist, his fourth goal of the year, and second game-winner. Defenseman Rich Brennan notched his first two goals of the season, while left wing Martin Samuelsson rifled home his first. Defenseman Peter Metcalf earned an assist, extending his point streak to four games (1-3-4), while center Andre Savage also added an assist, to extend his point streak to three games (1-4-5).

Providence goaltender Hannu Toivonen stopped 17 shots to improve to 6-3-1 on the season.

The Bruins visit the Manchester Monarchs on Saturday night at 7:35 p.m. All the action will be broadcast live on WDDZ AM-550. The Bruins close out their busy holiday slate when they host the Albany River Rats on Sunday, November 30 at 4:05 p.m.

The Bruins are currently offering a Holiday FlexTix Special. The Special gives fans the opportunity to receive a free Providence Bruins hat, with the purchase of 10 FlexTix. The Holiday FlexTix promotion runs through December 31.

Tickets for Sunday, as well as all regular season Providence Bruins games, 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 and the FlexTix Holiday Special 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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