AHL Providence Bruins

Bruins recall Nickulas

Published on November 3, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


Providence, RI - The Providence Bruins, member of the American Hockey League, announced that the Boston Bruins have recalled from loan right wing Eric Nickulas. He will be with Boston Thursday, November 3 when they take on the Florida Panthers. The Bruins have also signed goaltender Dustin Traylen to a Professional Tryout Agreement.

Nickulas, 30, is playing in his ninth professional season. In five games with Providence this season, Nickulas is second on the team in scoring with seven points (3g, 4a). The Hyannis, Massachusetts native spent three seasons with Providence from 1998-2001, winning the Calder Cup with the Bruins in 1998-99. During that season he was second on the team and third in the league in playoff scoring with 20 points (8g, 12a) in 18 games. Nickulas dominated during the post-season with Providence ranking third all-time in points (33), second in goals (14), and fourth in assists (19). Currently, the right wing sits first all-time in Bruins game winning goals (13) and ninth all-time in goals (60).

Nickulas was drafted by Boston as their third pick, 99th overall, in the 1994 NHL Draft and played his first game with Boston on January 7, 1999. He spent parts of five seasons in the NHL, with Boston, the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks. The 2003-04 season was Nickulas' first full season in the NHL and he tallied 20 points (8g, 12a) in 65 games.

Traylen, 24, is entering his rookie season. He began the season with the Danbury Trashers of the United Hockey League (UHL). Prior to turning pro, the Kirkland, Quebec native played three seasons of collegiate hockey at Clarkson University. During his sophomore year he had a career best 2.57 GAA and record of 15-15-5 with a 91.8 save percentage.

The Bruins are back in action at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Friday, November 4 versus the Norfolk Admirals at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are available online at the Bruins' website, 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 can be obtained by calling the Bruins ticket office at (401) 273-5000 or by logging on to the team website.

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