AHL Providence Bruins

Madden shuts out Lowell

March 19, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


Providence, RI -- The Providence Bruins and Lowell Lock Monsters played the eighth game of their 10-game season series on Friday night at the Dunkin' Donuts Center, with the Bruins taking a 2-0 decision. The Bruins, who earned their ninth team shutout of the season, are 5-1-0-2 this season against Lowell. The Bruins are 32-25-3-7 (74 points), putting them in fifth place in the Atlantic Division, just two points behind the Worcester IceCats.

Providence goaltender Chris Madden stopped all 37 shots he faced for his second shutout in nine games with the Bruins. He is 5-3-0 with a 1.76 GAA and .938 save percentage.

Bruin center Patrice Bergeron notched the game-winning goal on his 19th goal of the season. Right wing Pat Leahy added insurance on his first of the year.

Providence Bruins fans will have the opportunity to "Beat the Goalie" at Quiznos at 63 Dorrance St. in Providence this Saturday, March 19 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fans can make a donation to shoot on Bruin goaltender Matt Underhill to help raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Rhode Island. In addition, Bruin captain Jay Henderson will be on hand to give shooting tips. Fans can also make donations to purchase raffle tickets for Providence Bruins souvenirs, as well as for autographs.

Three other community events are coming on Saturday:

There will be Bruin players at two Advanced Auto Parts locations in Rhode Island from 12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. Defensemen Darrel Scoville and Jay Leach will be at the Warwick store, while Milan Jurcina and Tomas Kurka will be at the East Providence location.

Keith Aucoin and Pat Leahy will be at the Washington Trust Bank at the corner of Park Ave. and Reservoir Ave. in Cranston from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. to take part in the PB Xpress Peanut Butter Drive to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Fans are invited to donate jars of peanut butter and enter raffles for Bruins souvenirs.

The Bruins return to action on Sunday, March 20 at 4:05 p.m., when they host the Manchester Monarchs. Scooby Doo, America's favorite crime-solving dog, will be available for a Meet and Greet throughout the game, beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets for Sunday, as well as all regular season Providence Bruins games, 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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