AHL Providence Bruins

LoVecchio Joins P-Bruins

March 14, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


Providence, RI - The Providence Bruins, member of the American Hockey League, announced today that the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League have signed left wing Jeff LoVecchio to an Amateur Tryout Agreement (ATO). With the move, the P-Bruins now have 21 players on their roster, including 12 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders.

LoVecchio, 22, joins Providence after three seasons with the Western Michigan University Broncos, where he collected 35 goals, 38 assists and 73 points, along with 98 penalty minutes, in 113 games. His most productive offensive campaign came as a sophomore, scoring 19 goals, dishing out 15 assists and collecting 34 points, all career-bests. LoVecchio suited up in a personal-high 40 games while also registering a high of 46 PIM as a freshman. A native of Chesterfield, Missouri, LoVecchio was named a finalist for the CCHA Defensive Forward of the Year Award in 2006-07. The nod came one year after the former WMU captain was tabbed as the school's Suzanne Klop Rookie of the Year.

The P-Bruins take a three-game points-streak (2-0-0-1) on the road Friday night as they battle the Manchester Monarchs at 7:05 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Center. Providence topped Manchester 5-2 last Saturday to begin the streak. The P-Bruins are home at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Saturday and Sunday for Family Games where fans can purchase one ticket, one hot dog and one soda for $16 or $20. Providence hosts the San Antonio Rampage Saturday at 7:05 p.m. before welcoming the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins into Rhode Island Sunday at 4:05 p.m.

Information on Providence Bruins tickets for the 2007-08 regular season can be obtained by calling the team ticket office at (401) 273-5000 or by logging on to www.providencebruins.com.

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