Bruins reel off fifth straight win
Published on April 2, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release
The Providence Bruins and Lowell Lock Monsters played the ninth game of their 10-game season series on Saturday night at Tsongas Arena, with the Bruins taking a 3-1 decision. Providence, which extended its season-high winning streak to five games, is 6-1-0-2 against Lowell this season. The win improved the Bruins' record to 37-26-3-7 (84 points) on the season, putting the team in fourth place in the Atlantic Division.
Bruin left wing and former Lock Monster Tomas Kurka tallied his fifth goal of the season, while fellow left wing and co-captain Jay Henderson notched the game-winner on his eighth goal of the year. Henderson has points (3-2-5) in four of his last five games. Andy Hilbert sealed the win with his 36th goal of the season, an empty net goal with 30 seconds remaining in regulation.
Providence goaltender Hannu Toivonen was named the game's First Star for the second time in as many nights, stopping 38 of the 39 shots he faced. Toivonen has won five straight decisions, and is 26-15-3 on the season.
The Bruins conclude their busy week on Sunday afternoon at 4:05 p.m., when they host the Manchester Monarchs at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence.
Sunday's game will be a "McDonald's Family 4-Pack" night, with fans being able to purchase four tickets and four McDonald's Extra Value Meals, for just $48. "McDonald's Family 4-Packs" can be only be purchased by calling the Bruins at (401) 273-5000, or by logging on to www.providencebruins.com. Please note that "McDonald's Family 4-Packs" are not sold on game days.
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 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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