Gellard's goal lifts P-Bruins to win
Published on December 6, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release
The Providence Bruins and Manchester Monarchs faced off on a snowy Saturday night in New Hampshire, with the Bruins taking a hard-fought 2-1 decision. With the win, the Bruins improved their record to 12-8-5-0 (29 points), pulling them into a tie for second place in the Atlantic Division, just two points behind the division-leading Hartford Wolf Pack. The Bruins are unbeaten (2-0-1-0) in their last three games.
Bruin left wing Mike Gellard notched the game-winning goal on a third period power play goal. Both of his goals this season have been game-winning power play goals. Center Andre Savage tallied his fifth goal of the year, moving him within one point of sixth place on the franchise career scoring list, with 59-83-142 totals in 146 games.
Goaltender Tim Thomas stopped 29 shots and is 6-4-3 on the season.
The P-Bruins played the game without forwards Ted Donato and Pat Leahy, who were recalled by the Boston Bruins on Friday. Both played on Saturday night in Boston, with Leahy making his NHL debut.
The Bruins are currently offering a Holiday FlexTix Special. The Special gives fans the opportunity to receive a free Providence Bruins hat, with the purchase of 10 FlexTix. The Holiday FlexTix promotion runs through December 31.
The Bruins return home to host the Lowell Lock Monsters on Sunday, December 7 at 4:05 p.m.
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 and the FlexTix Holiday Special 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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