AHL Providence Bruins

P-Bruins begin Hats & Mittens Drive

Published on December 11, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins and Hartford Wolf Pack will stage a battle for sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on Friday, December 12 at 7:05 p.m. The Bruins, who are unbeaten in their last four games (3-0-1-0), moved into a tie with Hartford following Sunday's 3-0 shutout of the Lowell Lock Monsters. This will be the fifth of 10 meetings this season between the division rivals. Hartford holds a 2-1-1-0 edge, but the Bruins have a win and a tie in the last two contests.

Friday's game also marks the beginning of the Bruins' Holiday Hats & Mittens Drive. The Bruins' wives and girlfriends will be in the Dunkin' Donuts Center box office lobby from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to collect any donations from fans. All items will be donated to the Rhode Island Salvation Army. The Holiday Hats & Mittens Drive will continue at the next two home games, on Sunday, December 14, and Friday, December 19.

The Providence Bruins are currently offering a Holiday FlexTix Special. Fans have the opportunity to receive a free Providence Bruins hat, with the purchase of 10 FlexTix. The Holiday FlexTix Special continues through December 31.

NUTS 'N BOLTS

BRUINS vs. Hartford Wolf Pack; Friday, December 12, 2003

Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence, 7:05 p.m.; Radio: WDDZ AM-550

2003-04 records: Bruins: 13-8-5-0 Hartford: 13-6-4-1

2003-04 matchups: Hartford: 2-1-1-0 All-time matchups: Hartford: 29-23-8

BRUINS: G Hannu Toivonen posted his first career shutout on Sunday...C Andre Savage has scored a goal in three straight games, and is now tied for sixth on the franchise career list with 60-83-143 totals in 147 games...Rookie C Brett Nowak has points (2-2-4) in four of his last five games...C Robert Liscak has been recalled from the Augusta Lynx (ECHL).

HARTFORD: LW Chad Wiseman leads the team with 5-12-17 totals...C Layne Ulmer has scored four goals against the Bruins...G Jason LaBarbera is tied for the league lead with four shutouts.

Tickets for the Friday and 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 and the Holiday FlexTix Special 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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