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Busy week ahead for Bruins

January 25, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins begin a busy four-game week on Wednesday, January 26 at 7:05 p.m., when they visit the East Division-leading Binghamton Senators. The game will close out the two-game season series between the teams. The Black and Gold took the first meeting, 3-2 at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence on December 12.

The Bruins return home to host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Friday, January 28 at 7:05 p.m. on Dunkin' Donuts Mug Night. All fans in attendance will receive a free Providence Bruins mug, courtesy of Dunkin' Donuts. Head coach Scott Gordon's team visits the Portland Pirates on Saturday night, before returning home to host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Sunday, January 30 at 4:05 p.m.

Friday's game will be televised live on COX Sports Television. Corey Masse (play-by-play) and Boston Bruins legend and Hockey Hall of Fame member Gerry Cheevers (analyst) bring you all the action.

Bruin left wing Andy Hilbert continued his climb into franchise history on January 21, when he scored his 20th goal of the season in a 5-4 loss against Portland. The goal was the 84th of his Bruin career, moving him past the late Sergei Zholtok as the all-time leading goal-scorer in team history. He scored again on Saturday night, moving him closer to surpassing Zholtok as the all-time overall points leader. Hilbert has 85-92-177 totals in 199 career games, ranking him second in franchise history, just 10 points shy of moving past Zholtok. Hilbert, now in his fourth season out of the University of Michigan, ranks second in team history with 30 power play goals, one behind former Bruin Cameron Mann. When he suits up on Wednesday, he will play his 200th game, tying him with former Bruin Aaron Downey for ninth in franchise history. Hilbert leads the team and is tied for eighth in AHL scoring with 21-25-46 totals in 44 games, and leads the league with 187 shots on goal.

There are still five more "McDonald's Family 4-Pack" nights upcoming. Fans will be able to purchase four tickets to any or all of the games, and will receive coupons good for four FREE McDonald's Extra Value Meals, for just $48. Additional game tickets can be ordered for only $12 each. Each additional game ticket includes a FREE McDonald's Extra Value Meal. Please note that "McDonald's Family 4-Packs" are not available on game nights or at the box office. "McDonald's Family 4-Packs" are available only by calling the Providence Bruins ticket office at (401) 273-5000 or by logging on to www.providencebruins.com. Extra Value Meal coupons can be redeemed at any participating McDonald's restaurant in Rhode Island.

The "Family 4-Pack" nights are listed below:

Friday, February 4 Hartford Wolf Pack 7:05 p.m.
Sunday, February 20 Springfield Falcons 4:05 p.m.
Sunday, February 27 Manchester Monarchs 4:05 p.m.
Friday, March 18 Lowell Lock Monsters 7:05 p.m.
Friday, March 25 Worcester IceCats 7:05 p.m.

Tickets for January 14 and 16, as well as all regular season P-Bruins games, are available online on the Bruins' website, www.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 and Providence Bruins season ticket packages can be obtained by calling the Bruins ticket office at (401) 273-5000 or by logging on to the team website.

THIS WEEK (ALL GAMES EST)

Wednesday, January 26 @ Binghamton, 7:05 PM, Broome County Arena WDDZ AM 550 www.providencebruins.com

The Bruins and Senators conclude their two-game season series...The Bruins skated to a 3-2 victory over the Sens in Providence on December 12...C Brad Boyes scored two goals, while C Ben Guite tallied the game-winner...G Hannu Toivonen stopped 27 shots for the win...Binghamton RWs Chris Kelly and Josh Langeld scored for the Sens...C Jason Spezza leads the AHL in scoring with 22-47-69 totals in 45 games...LW Denis Hamel ranks 10th in the league with 25-20-45 totals, and ranks third in goals...RW Brian McGrattan leads the AHL with 278 PIM...New Bedford native Brian Pothier ranks third among AHL blueliners with 7-23-30 totals...LW Brandon Bochenski leads all AHL rookies with 17-18-35 totals...The Sens have the AHL's top power play unit (22.7%)...Binghamton leads the East Division (26-14-3-2), and has won eight straight games, as well as nine of its last 10.

Friday, January 28 vs. Bridgeport, 7:05 PM, Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence WDDZ AM 550 www.providencebruins.com COX Sports Television

The Bruins and Sound Tigers play the third game of their four-game season series...The Tigers took a 1-0 decision in Bridgeport on November 17, before the Bruins came away with a 4-0 win in Providence on January 14...G Hannu Toivonen made 26 saves for his fourth shutout of the season, and sixth of his career...Cs Brad Boyes (twice) and Patrice Bergeron, and LW David Gove all scored in the game...Bridgeport RW Rob Collins leads the team with 11-14-25 totals in 38 games...G Wade Dubielewicz was the 2003-04 AHL Rookie of the Year...The Tigers are in sixth place in the East Division with their 16-22-1-1 record.

Saturday, January 29 @ Portland, 7:05 PM, Cumberland County Civic Center WDDZ AM 550 www.providencebruins.com

The Bruins and Pirates face off in the fifth game of their 10-game season series...The series is even at 2-2-0-0...The Pirates took the last meeting, 5-4 in Providence on January 21...The Bruins had a 45-21 shots on goal advantage in the game, including 22-5 in the third period...Bruin LW Andy Hilbert leads the team against Portland with 2-6-8 totals in four games...Portland C Trent Whitfield leads the team with 10-19-29 totals in 35 games...C Jakub Klepis has scored four goals in his last five games...G Maxime Ouellet leads the AHL in games played (37) and saves (1,067)...The Pirates are in sixth place in the Atlantic Division (17-20-3-4).

Sunday, January 30 vs. W-B/Scranton, 4:05 PM, Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence WDDZ AM 550 www.providencebruins.com

The Bruins and Penguins begin their two-game season series...The teams also play in Pennsylvania on March 26...LW Michel Ouellet leads the team and is tied for 11th in AHL scoring with 27-17-44 totals...He ranks second in the league in goals...C Kris Beech is tied for fourth in the league with 34 assists...LW Matt Murley ranks second in the AHL with a +27 rating...Former Bruin D Chris Kelleher has 2-11-13 totals in 37 games...G Marc-Andre Fleury was the first overall pick (Pittsburgh) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft...The Pens are tied for third place in the East Division with their 21-11-5-5 record.

Providence Bruins Schedule:
Tuesday 1/25 9:00 AM – Dunkin' Donuts Center
Wednesday 1/26 11:15 AM (Binghamton); Game @ Binghamton, 7:05 p.m.
Thursday 1/27 10:30 AM – Dunkin' Donuts Center
Friday 1/28 10:00 AM – Dunkin' Donuts Center; Game vs. Bridgeport, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday 1/29 Game @ Portland, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday 1/30 10:00 AM – Dunkin' Donuts Center; Game vs. W-B/Scranton, 4:05 p.m.
Monday 1/31 OFF

LAST WEEK
Date Opp. Score B's goal scorers (#, type) Goaltender (saves; record)
1/21 Portland L, 5-4 Hilbert (21; PPG); Henderson (5); Dallman (4) Toivonen (6)/Rudkowsky (10; 2-3-2) Kurka (3)
1/22 @ Springfield L, 2-1 Hilbert (21) Toivonen (25; 17-13-3)

Slap Shots: C Brad Boyes is tied for third in the AHL with 11 power play goals...C/RW Brendan Walsh ranks third in the AHL with 200 PIM...D Kevin Dallman leads all Bruin blueliners with 4-16-20 totals in 35 games...LW Jay Henderson will play his 248th game as a Bruin on Wednesday, ranking him third in franchise history...Only Zdenek Kutlak (257) and Peter Laviolette (252) remain ahead of him...D Brent Thompson played his 600th career AHL game on Saturday...Thompson ranks fifth in AHL history with 1,975 PIM...G Hannu Toivonen ranks sixth in the AHL with a 2.07 GAA, fifth with 942 saves and is tied for second in games played (35)...LWs Andy Hilbert and David Gove lead the team with +13 ratings...Hilbert, Boyes, Thompson and D Milan Jurcina are the only Bruins to play in all 44 games.

Bruins Radio & Media: All 80 Providence Bruins games will be broadcast on WDDZ AM-550 and on the team website, www.providencebruins.com. Corey Masse brings you the action for home games, while Adam Alper calls the action on the road. Please contact Adam Alper for all interview requests.

Tuesday, January 25 WSKO AM-790, "Providence Bruins Weekly Presented by National City Mortgage" Scott Gordon, David Gove, Joe McDonald

Thursday, January 27 WNAC Fox-64 Sports Wrap 10:45 p.m. TBA

Bruins In the Community: Please contact Adam Alper for any player appearances.

Tickets: Information on individual game tickets and Providence Bruins season ticket packages can be obtained by calling the Bruins ticket office at (401) 273-5000 or by logging on to the team website, www.providencebruins.com.

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