P-Bruins get first pre-season win
Published on October 9, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release
The Providence Bruins continued their 2004 pre-season slate of games on Saturday night at the Olympia Ice Rink in West Springfield, Massachusetts, scoring two late third period goals to take a 4-3 decision from the Springfield Falcons. The Bruins outshot Springfield, 17-7 in the third period, and 35-23 in the game overall.
Bruin forward Ben Guite scored his first two goals of the pre-season, including the game-winner with one minute left on the clock. The winning goal came 45 seconds after center Kris Vernarsky tied the game on his second goal of the pre-season, and second in as many nights. Left wing Derek Bekar also scored, his first as a Bruin. Vernarsky's and Bekar's goals each came on the power play.
Goaltender Hannu Toivonen played the whole game in his pre-season debut, stopping 20 of the 23 shots he faced.
The Black and Gold concludes the pre-season schedule when they host the Falcons on Sunday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bridgewater (Massachusetts) Ice Arena. For ticket information for the game, 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 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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