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Bruins coming off seven point week

December 13, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins begin the week tied for third place in the Atlantic Division with the Worcester IceCats, with their 13-10-2-3 record (31 points). Head coach Scott Gordon's club is coming off a four-game week in which the team went 3-0-0-1, capturing seven of a possible eight points. The week's action included the first shootout win in franchise history, a wild 5-4 victory at Albany, as well as a dramatic 3-2 win over their arch division rivals, the Hartford Wolf Pack. The Providence power play unit has continued its clutch performances, remaining second in the AHL, clicking at a 21.4% success rate.

Three Bruin forwards continued their scoring last week, and begin this week tied for the team scoring lead, and for 10th in overall league scoring. Left wing Andy Hilbert (13-14-27) had 2-2-4 totals last week, as well as what proved to be the winning goal in Wednesday's shootout in Albany. Center Brad Boyes (12-15-27) scored two goals in the Bruins' 3-2 win over Binghamton on Sunday. Center Patrice Bergeron (10-15-27) had 1-2-3 totals last week, his last action before leaving to join the Canadian National Team for the upcoming World Junior Championships. Bergeron will return to the Bruins at the conclusion of Canada's run in the tournament. The Gold Medal game will be played on January 5.

The Bruins will play three games this week, one on home ice. The action begins on Wednesday, December 15 at 7:05 p.m., when the Bruins visit the Hartford Wolf Pack. They return home to host the Springfield Falcons on Friday, December 17 at 7:05 p.m., before visiting Hartford again the next night at 7:05 p.m.

Friday will be Dunkin' Donuts Holiday Ornament Night, with the first 8,000 fans in attendance receiving a free Dunkin' Donuts ornament. Friday will also mark the conclusion of the Bruins' Toys for Tots drive. Bruins wives and girlfriends will be collecting unopened toys in the Dunkin' Donuts Center box office lobby from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. All toys collected will be donated to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.

Bruin fans looking for holiday gift ideas have plenty of options available to them. Fans purchasing a book of 10 FlexTix will also receive a free Providence Bruins hat. In addition, Providence Bruins game-worn jerseys are available for sale on the team website, www.providencebruis.com. The Bruins also have plenty of merchandise available, ranging from replica jerseys to t-shirts and sweatshirts to hats. Special Providence Bruins Pro Shop holiday hours are attached.

"Providence Bruins Weekly Presented by National City Mortgage" returns on Tuesday, December 14 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on WSKO AM-790, The Score. Show host Adam Alper will have regular guests Scott Gordon and Providence Journal beat writer Joe McDonald, as well as Bruin winger Andy Hilbert, on the show.

Tickets for Friday, 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)

Wednesday, December 15 @ Hartford, 7:05 PM, Hartford Civic Center

Saturday, December 18 @ Hartford, 7:05 PM, Hartford Civic Center WDDZ AM 550 www.providencebruins.com

The Bruins and Wolf Pack play the fifth and sixth games of their 10-game season series...The home team has won each game so far, with each club posting two victories...The Bruins took the most recent game, a 3-2 decision in Providence on December 10...LW Andy Hilbert has scored three goals against Hartford...Former Hartford D Jayme Filipowicz scored the game-winning goal on December 10...Hartford C Dominic Moore leads the team with 4-14-18 totals overall and with 2-3-5 totals against the Bruins...G Jason LaBarbera leads the AHL with a 1.48 GAA and four shutouts, and ranks second with 13 wins and a .945 save percentage...G Steve Valiquette ranks second in the league with a 1.50 GAA and leads the league with a .947 save percentage...Hartford is in second place in the Atlantic Division standings, with its 17-6-1-2 record.

Friday, December 17 vs. Springfield, 7:05 PM, Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence WDDZ AM 550 www.providencebruins.com

The Bruins and Falcons face off in the fourth game of their 10-game season series...The Bruins are 2-1-0-0 in the series to this point...LW Andy Hilbert (2-2-4) and C Brad Boyes (1-3-4) lead the Bruins in scoring against the Falcons...Springfield LW Adam Henrich has 2-1-3 totals against the Bruins...RW Shane Willis leads the team with 11-10-21 totals...C Ryan Craig leads the team with 12 goals...G Jamie Storr ranks second in the AHL with 616 saves...The Falcons are in seventh place in the Atlantic Division (7-16-2-1).

Slap Shots: C Brad Boyes is tied for second in the AHL with eight power play goals...LW Andy Hilbert leads the league with 119 shots on goal...LW David Gove leads the team with a +7 rating...Two of C Ben Guite's three goals have been game-winners...G Hannu Toivonen ranks 10th in the AHL with a 2.12 GAA, sixth with a .934 save percentage and third with 612 saves...In G Cody Rudkowsky's four starts, he has allowed just two goals twice, and one in another start...D Jay Leach scored his first career AHL goal in Wednesday's 5-4 shootout win at Albany...Four Bruin defensemen, Leach, Darrel Scoville, Kevin Dallman and Jayme Filipowicz, scored their first goals of the season last week.

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, December 14 AM-790 The Score, "Providence Bruins Weekly Presented by National City Mortgage" 7:00 p.m. Adam Alper, Scott Gordon, Andy Hilbert, Joe McDonald

Thursday, December 9 WNAC Fox 64 "Sports Wrap" 10:45 p.m. Hannu Toivonen

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

Friday, December 17 pre-game Toys for Tots Drive (Dunkin' Donuts Center box office lobby) 5:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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.

Providence Bruins Holiday Pro Shop Hours

Wednesday, December 15 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Friday, December 17 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Game)

Monday, December 20 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 21 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 22 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 23 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, December 24 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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