Colton Orr recalled by Boston Bruins
January 8, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release
The Providence Bruins announced today that rookie right wing Colton Orr has been recalled by the Boston Bruins, and could make his NHL debut tonight at the FleetCenter, when the Bruins host the Pittsburgh Penguins. In addition, left wing Doug Doull has been reassigned to Providence by Boston.
Orr, a 21-year-old native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, has tallied 1-3-4 totals in 25 games with the P-Bruins and leads the team with 114 PIM. His penalty minute total ranks second among AHL rookies. Orr was signed by Boston as a free agent on September 19, 2001.
Doull was recalled by Boston on December 9 and made his NHL debut on December 11 at Washington. He had one assist and 44 PIM in eight games with Boston, earning his first NHL point while assisting on Shaone Morrisonn's first NHL goal on January 1. Doull, a 29-year-old native of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, has one goal and 98 PIM in 22 games with Providence. He was signed by Boston as a free agent on July 25, 2003.
The Bruins conclude their three-game road trip on Saturday night at 7:35 p.m., when they visit the Springfield Falcons. All the action will be broadcast live on WDDZ AM-550. The Bruins return home to host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Friday, January 16 at 7:05 p.m.
Tickets for January 16, 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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