AHL Providence Bruins

Guite lifts Bruins into playoffs

Published on April 15, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins made it official on Friday night at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence, defeating the Worcester IceCats, 3-1 and clinching the fourth and final playoff berth in the Atlantic Division. The Black and Gold have now reached the post-season for the 11th time in the 13-year history of the franchise. The Bruins are 40-28-3-7 (90 points) on the season.

Bruin center Ben Guite had a goal and an assist, including the game-winner one minute into the third period. The goal was Guite's ninth of the season, and fourth game-winner.

Fellow center Patrice Bergeron added his 21st goal of the season on a second period power play, while left wing David Gove notched his 12th of the year on a third period tally. Left wing Martin Samuelsson added two assists.

Providence goaltender Hannu Toivonen stopped 24 of the 25 shots he faced for the win. Toivonen is 29-17-3 on the season. The 20-year-old native of Kalvola, Finland is tied for fifth in the AHL with his 2.02 GAA and .932 save percentage.

The Bruins and IceCats wrap up their all-time series on Saturday night in Worcester, with game coverage on WDDZ AM-550 and www.providencebruins.com. The game will be the 114th and final meeting between the Route 146 rivals, as the IceCats relocate to Peoria, Illinois for the 2005-06 season. The Bruins are 47-50-16 in the all-time series.

The Bruins close out the regular season when they host the Portland Pirates on Sunday, April 17 at 4:05 p.m. Prior to the start of the game, the Bruins will hold their annual Team Awards Ceremony.

Playoff tickets for Games 3 and 4 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals are on sale now. Playoff tickets can be purchased online at www.providencebruins.com, at the Dunkin' Donuts Center box office and all TicketMaster outlets (401-331-2211; 508-931-2000). Game 3 will be played on Monday, April 25 at 7:05 p.m., and Game 4 will be played on Wednesday, April 27 at 7:05 p.m. Season ticketholders should used tickets marked "Home Games 1 and 2". Round 1 of the Calder Cup Playoffs is sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts, The Martone Group and National City Mortgage.

Tickets for Sunday, and Games 3 and 4 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals, 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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