AHL Providence Bruins

LaCouture, Toivonen lead Bruins to win

April 10, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins and Hartford Wolf Pack concluded their 10-game season series on Sunday afternoon at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence, with the Bruins skating to a hard-fought 2-1 victory. The Bruins finished the season series with a 5-3-0-2 record. Providence remains in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with its 39-28-3-7 (88 points) record. The win, coupled with the Worcester IceCats' 4-2 loss to the Springfield Falcons, reduced the Black and Gold's "magic number" to clinch a berth in the Calder Cup Playoffs to two. Any combination of Bruin points gained and Worcester points missed equaling two will put Providence in the Calder Cup Playoffs for the 11th time in the 13-year history of the franchise.

Bruin center Brad Boyes scored his 33rd goal of the season on a second period power play. The power play goal was his league-leading 20th of the season, further extending his franchise single-season record. Boyes is tied for eighth in AHL scoring with 33-42-75 totals. Left wing Dan LaCouture notched the game-winner on a second period shorthanded tally. The goal was his 12th of the season.

Providence goaltender Hannu Toivonen stopped 25 of the 26 shots he faced for the win. Toivonen is 28-17-3 on the season. The 20-year-old native of Kalvola, Finland is tied for sixth in the AHL with a 2.04 GAA and ranks fifth with a .932 save percentage.

The Bruins close out the season next weekend, beginning with a pivotal home-and-home series with the Worcester IceCats. The teams face off in Providence on Friday, April 15 at 7:05 p.m. and on Saturday in Worcester at 7:05 p.m. The Bruins close out the regular season when they host the Portland Pirates on Sunday, April 17 at 4:05 p.m.

Next weekend's games will be "McDonald's Family 4-Pack" nights, with fans being able to purchase four tickets and four McDonald's Extra Value Meals, for just $48. "McDonald's Family 4-Packs" can be only be purchased by calling the Bruins at (401) 273-5000, or by logging on to www.providencebruins.com. "McDonald's Family 4-Packs" are not sold on game days.

Tickets for April 15 and 17 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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