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Bruins ready for big weekend

March 31, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins begin a key weekend of three games against Atlantic Division rivals on Friday, April 1 at 7:35 p.m. (WDDZ AM-550, www.providencebruins.com), when they face off with the Manchester Monarchs at the Verizon Wireless Arena. The Bruins also visit the Lowell Lock Monsters on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m., before returning home to host Manchester on Sunday, April 3 at 4:05 p.m. The Bruins have won three straight, including a critical 5-4 decision in Worcester on Wednesday night. The win improved the team's record to 35-26-3-7 (80 points), putting them in fourth place in the division, four points ahead of Worcester.

Bruin left wing Andy Hilbert continues to be a critical force in the lineup, as he has points (3-2-5) in three straight games. The 24-year-old native of Howell, Michigan tallied his 34th and 35th goals of the season on Wednesday, equaling his career-high in goals, previously set during the 2002-03 season. He ranks sixth in AHL scoring with 35-41-76 totals in 71 games, representing a new career-high for points, and is tied for second in league goal scoring, and fourth in power play goals (16). Hilbert is the Bruins' all-time leader in goals (99), assists (108) and points (207).

NUTS 'N BOLTS
BRUINS @ Manchester Monarchs; Friday, April 1, 2005
Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence, 7:05 p.m.; Radio: WDDZ AM-550; Online: www.providencebruins.com

2004-05 records: Bruins: 35-26-3-7
Manchester: 45-18-4-3
2004-05 matchups: Manchester: 6-2-0-0
All-time matchups: Manchester: 18-13-3

BRUINS: C Brad Boyes ranks ninth in AHL scoring with 31-38-69 totals in 71 games...He leads the league with 18 power play goals, a new franchise single-season record, and ranks fourth with nine game-winning goals...D Kevin Dallman leads all Bruin blueliners with 8-25-33 totals...G Hannu Toivonen is 24-15-3 on the season, while ranking fifth in the AHL with a 2.00 GAA and being tied for fourth with a .932 save percentage.

MANCHESTER: The Monarchs are one of just two teams in the AHL to have clinched a berth in the Calder Cup Playoffs...C Mike Cammalleri leads the league with 41 goals and ranks second with 95 points...LW Dustin Brown ranks 15th in the league with 27-37-64 totals...G Mathieu Garon ranks fifth in the AHL with 28 wins and seventh with a 2.04 GAA, while being tied for the league lead with eight shutouts.

Sunday's game is a "McDonald's Family 4-Pack" night. Fans can purchase four tickets and four McDonald's Extra Value Meals for just $48. "McDonald's Family 4-Packs" can only be purchased by calling the Bruins at (401) 273-5000, or by logging on to www.providencebruins.com. "McDonald's Family 4-Packs" are not sold on game days.

Tickets for Sunday, as well as all remaining 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 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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