Bruins win in Hartford
December 15, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release
The Providence Bruins jumped out to a 3-2 lead after two periods on Wednesday in Hartford, and went on to a 3-2 victory over the Wolf Pack. The win was the first of the year in Hartford for the Black and Gold, which is now 5-0-0-1 in its last six games, taking 11 of a possible 12 points over that span. The Bruins are now 14-10-2-3 (33 points), putting them in a tie for third place in the Atlantic Division standings with the Worcester IceCats.
Providence defenseman Kevin Dallman recorded his first career multiple-goal game, scoring his second and third of the season. Left wing Dan LaCouture tallied the game-winner on his third goal of the season.
Bruin goaltender Hannu Toivonen stopped 26 shots to improve his record to 11-9-1.
The Bruins return home to host the Springfield Falcons on Friday, December 17 at 7:05 p.m. The first 8,000 fans in attendance will receive a free holiday ornament, courtesy of Dunkin' Donuts.
Friday's game marks the conclusion of the Bruins' Toys for Tots drive. Bruins wives and girlfriends will collect unopened toys in the Dunkin' Donuts Center lobby before the game, to be donated to the U.S. Marine Reserve Corps' Toys for Tots program.
Tickets for Friday, 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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