AHL Providence Bruins

P-Bruins fall in pre-season opener

Published on October 6, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins began their 2004 pre-season slate of games on Wednesday night at the University of Rhode Island's Bradford R. Boss Arena, falling to the Portland Pirates, 6-2. The Bruins will continue their pre-season schedule with three games this weekend.

Bruin center Brad Boyes, a 2003-04 AHL Second-Team All-Star, figured in both goals, scoring a goal and adding an assist in the third period. Left wing Matt Dzieduszycki notched the other Bruin tally.

Matt Underhill played the first half of the game, stopping 15 of the 18 shots he faced. Nick Boucher replaced him at 9:38 of the second period, and stopped nine of the 12 shots he faced.

The Bruins will travel to Portland for a 7:00 p.m. game against the Pirates on Friday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m.

The Black and Gold concludes the pre-season schedule with a home-and-home series against the Springfield Falcons beginning on Saturday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Olympia Ice Rink in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The teams wrap up the pre-season on Sunday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bridgewater (Massachusetts) Ice Arena. For ticket information for the game at Bridgewater, please call (508) 279-0600.

The Bruins are pleased to offer two current ticket specials. With every book of 10 FlexTix purchased, 2 FREE tickets for Opening Night will be added to the package. Fans can also purchase the Bruins' 3-Game Plan. There are four different 3-Game Plans to choose from, each offering three exciting games for just $24.

Head coach Scott Gordon and his club kick off the regular season on Friday, October 15 at 7:05 p.m. against the Springfield Falcons at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence.

Information for Providence Bruins season ticket packages for the upcoming 2004-05 regular season can be obtained by calling the team ticket office at (401) 273-5000.

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