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Bruins ready for busy weekend

November 18, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins return to action on Friday, November 19 at 7:05 p.m. when they host the Springfield Falcons at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence. The game will be the third of 10 this season between the teams. The clubs split the first two games, both played at the Dunkin' Donuts Center. Springfield took a 4-3 decision on opening night, October 15, before the Bruins rebounded with a 4-0 victory two nights later. Goaltender Hannu Toivonen stopped all 24 shots he faced in the contest for his third career shutout.

The Bruins also host the Philadelphia Phantoms on Sunday, November 21 at 4:05 p.m.

Bruins wives and girlfriends will kick off the team's annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for this weekend's games. Non-perishable food items will be collected in the Dunkin' Donuts Center box office lobby, and donated to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Food will be collected on Friday from 5:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday from 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

NUTS 'N BOLTS
BRUINS vs. Springfield Falcons; Friday, November 19, 2004
Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence, 7:05 p.m.; Radio: WDDZ AM-550; Online: www.providencebruins.com

2004-05 records: Bruins: 5-6-1-2 Springfield: 3-9-1-1
2004-05 matchups: Even: 1-1-0-0
All-time matchups: Bruins: 57-44-5

BRUINS: C Brad Boyes is tied for eighth in AHL scoring with 6-10-16 totals...Boyes has 1-3-4 totals in two games against Springfield...LW Andy Hilbert is tied for the league lead with five power play goals...D Kevin Dallman ranks second among AHL blueliners with 51 shots on goal...G Hannu Toivonen has started nine straight games...LW Jay Henderson is eligible to return from his three-game suspension.

SPRINGFIELD: RW Shane Willis, the 1998-99 AHL Rookie of the Year, leads the team with 5-6-11 totals...LW Adam Henrich has scored two goals against the Bruins...G Brian Eklund, a native of Braintree, MA, played at Brown University...G Jamie Storr has started three straight games.

Tickets for Friday and 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 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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