AHL Manchester Monarchs

Madden, P-Bruins Frustrate Monarchs With 2-1 Win

February 27, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Manchester Monarchs News Release


PROVIDENCE, RI – Goaltender Chris Madden had 33 saves and forwards Keith Aucoin and Brad Boyes had goals as the Providence Bruins edged the Manchester Monarchs, 2-1, before 7,993 fans at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on Sunday night.

With the win, their 20th on home ice this season, the Bruins helped keep their playoff hopes alive. Providence moved into third place in the American Hockey League's Atlantic Division with a record of 30-21-3-6 and 69 points. With the loss, the Monarchs missed out on an opportunity to increase their lead in the Atlantic. The Monarchs remain in first place in the division, four points ahead of the idle Hartford Wolf Pack, with a record of 37-14-3-3 and 80 points.

Madden, signed by the Bruins when No. 1 goaltender Hannu Toivonen went down with a knee injury on February 18, was at his best in the third period as he finished with 16 saves. The fifth-year pro improved to 3-0-0 on the season.

Monarchs goaltender Adam Hauser took the loss even though he stopped 32 shots. His record dropped to 13-7-0 on the season.

Monarchs left wing Noah Clarke collected the only first period goal. The second-year pro stuffed a behind-the-net pass from center Michael Cammalleri into the Providence net to give the Monarchs a 1-0 lead at 17:56. Cammalleri (32-46=78) fought through a check to register his team-leading 46th assist and 78 th point. Right wing Tom Kostopoulos had the second assist on Clarke's 19th of the season and second in as many games.

The Bruins tied the game 11:49 into the middle period with the 17th goal of the season from Aucoin, and then took the lead with a power play goal from Boyes 3:03 later. Aucoin ripped his shot home from the right circle with assists to left wing Dan LaCouture and Boyes. Aucoin and center Patrice Bergeron shared assists on the league-leading 16 th power play goal of the season for Boyes, scored from the left side of the Manchester net. Boyes is second on the Baby Bruins with 26 goals overall this season. He leads the AHL with eight game-winning goals this season.

The win was the second straight for the Bruins in head-to-head action with the Monarchs. The Monarchs lead the season series with a record of 4-2-0-0.

The Monarchs return to action when they host the Worcester IceCats on Tuesday, March 1 at 7:05 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Arena.

Mullet Night – The Final Cut: The Manchester Monarchs will pay homage to "hockey hair" one last time when they host the Worcester IceCats at the Verizon Wireless Arena on Tuesday, March 1. On hand for this sad but historic event will be former Mullet Hall of Fame winners Barry Melrose, a former coach of the Kings and current ESPN personality, and The Hanson Brothers, immortalized as members of the Charlestown Chiefs in the classic hockey movie, "Slap Shot."

Tickets for Mullet Night - The Final Cut, sponsored by TRIMZ Family Haircut Center, are on sale now and may be purchased at the Verizon Wireless Arena box office. Individual tickets may also be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (603) 868-7300, or by visiting Ticketmaster on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.

The first 5,000 fans attending the Monarchs game against the IceCats on March 1 will receive free mullet wigs, courtesy of TRIMZ Family Haircut Center. For more information, contact the Monarchs at (603) 626-7825 or visit the Monarchs on-line at www.monarchshockey.com.

Ticket Availability: Single seats in the Gold Level and 1,850 seats in the Silver level remain for Mullet Night – The Final Cut.



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