AHL Providence Bruins

Late Manchester goal evens series

April 27, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins and Manchester Monarchs played Game 4 of their best-of-seven Atlantic Division Semifinals series on Wednesday night at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence, with the Monarchs taking a 3-2 decision on a goal scored with 48 seconds remaining in regulation. The series, which is now even at 2-2, continues with Game 5 on Thursday night in Manchester at 7:05 p.m. All the action will be broadcast live on WDDZ AM-550 and online at www.providencebruins.com.

Bruin left wing Tomas Kurka scored his third goal of the series in the first period, while defenseman Milan Jurcina tied the game at 2-2 on his first career playoff goal at 12:20 of the third period.

Providence goaltender Hannu Toivonen stopped 24 shots in taking the loss.

The Bruins will host Game 6 on Saturday, April 30 at 7:05 p.m. Should a deciding Game 7 be necessary, it will be played in Manchester on Monday, May 2 at 7:05 p.m. Round 1 of the Calder Cup Playoffs is sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts, The Martone Group and National City Mortgage.

Playoff tickets for Game 6 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals go on sale on Thursday, April 28 at 10:00 a.m. Playoff tickets can be purchased at the Dunkin' Donuts Center box office and all TicketMaster outlets (401-331-2211; 508-931-2000). Season ticketholders should used tickets marked "Home Game 3". For more information, please call the Bruins at (401) 273-5000.

ATLANTIC DIVISION SEMIFINALS, SERIES "A" (best-of-seven)

Game 1 @ Manchester Friday, April 22 Bruins, 5-1

Game 2 @ Manchester Saturday, April 23 Manchester, 4-2

Game 3 @ Providence Monday, April 25 Bruins, 6-3

Game 4 @ Providence Wednesday, April 27 Manchester, 3-2

Game 5 @ Manchester Thursday, April 28 7:05 p.m.

Game 6 @ Providence Saturday, April 30 7:05 p.m.

*Game 7 @ Manchester Monday, May 2 7:05 p.m.

* = If Necessary

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