
P-Bruins Head West in 2007-08
Published on May 30, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release
Providence, RI - The American Hockey League today announced its schedule format and divisional alignments for the 2007-08 season. The Providence Bruins will play six teams from the Western Conference next season along with their current Atlantic Division rivals from the Eastern Conference. All told, the 2007-08 competition for the P-Bruins features 18 different opponents, nine of which made the postseason in 2006-07.
While the schedule will not be announced until late in the summer, the P-Bruins' schedule format is as follows. In Atlantic Division competition, Providence will face all six teams, including the Hartford Wolf Pack, Lowell Devils, Manchester Monarchs, Portland Pirates, Springfield Falcons and the Worcester Sharks. In the East Division, the P-Bruins will battle the Albany River Rats, Binghamton Senators, Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Norfolk Admirals, Philadelphia Phantoms and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. In the Western Conference, the P-Bruins take on the Chicago Wolves, Houston Aeros, Milwaukee Admirals, San Antonio Rampage, Rochester Americans and the expansion Rockford IceHogs.
A complete breakdown of the P-Bruins' opponents and how many times they will face each other, along with the conference and divisional alignments are as follows:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
ATLANTIC DIVISION
PROVIDENCE BRUINS (Boston)
Hartford Wolf Pack (New York Rangers) - 4 H, 4 A
Lowell Devils (New Jersey) - 5 H, 5 A
Manchester Monarchs (Los Angeles) - 4 H, 4 A
Portland Pirates (Anaheim) - 5 H, 5 A
Springfield Falcons (Edmonton) - 5 H, 5 A
Worcester Sharks (San Jose) - 5 H, 5 A
EAST DIVISION
Albany River Rats (Carolina) - 1 H, 1 A
Binghamton Senators (Ottawa) - 1 H, 1 A
Bridgeport Sound Tigers (New York Islanders) 1 H, 1 A
Hershey Bears (Washington)
Norfolk Admirals (Tampa Bay) - 1 H, 1 A
Philadelphia Phantoms (Philadelphia) - 1 H, 1 A
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Pittsburgh) - 1 H, 1 A
WESTERN CONFERENCE
NORTH DIVISION
Grand Rapid Griffins (Detroit)
Hamilton Bulldogs (Montreal)
Lake Erie Monsters (Colorado)
Manitoba Moose (Vancouver)
Rochester Americans (Buffalo/Florida) - 1 H, 1 A
Syracuse Crunch (Columbus)
Toronto Marlies (Toronto)
WEST DIVISION
Chicago Wolves (Atlanta) - 1 H, 1 A
Houston Aeros (Minnesota) - 1 H, 1 A
Iowa Stars (Dallas)
Milwaukee Admirals (Nashville) - 1 H, 1 A
Peoria Rivermen (St. Louis)
Quad City Flames (Calgary)
Rockford IceHogs (Chicago) - 1 H, 1 A
San Antonio Rampage (Phoenix) - 1 H, 1 A
The AHL will continue to feature two conferences, now encompassing three seven-team divisions and one eight-club division. Three new teams join the AHL's Western Conference next season, including the Lake Erie Monsters, Quad City Flames and Rockford, giving the league a total of 29 clubs vying for the 2008 Calder Cup.
For information on 2007-08 regular season ticket packages, call the Providence Bruins ticket office at 401-273-5000 or log onto the team website at www.providencebruins.com.
American Hockey League Stories from May 30, 2007
- Stars Announce Schedule Frequency - Iowa Chops
- Senators Announce 2007-08 Schedule Format - Binghamton Senators
- Amerks remain in North Division in 29-team AHL - Rochester Americans
- Monarchs Jersey Auction - Manchester Monarchs
- Rampage Announce 2007-08 Schedule Format - San Antonio Rampage
- Crunch Announce 2007-08 Schedule Format - Syracuse Crunch
- AHL, Sharks Announce League Alignment and Opponents For 2007-08 Season - Worcester Sharks
- River Rats announce 2007-08 schedule format - Albany River Rats
- Wolf Pack Announce 07-08 Schedule Format - Connecticut Whale
- Canucks Sign Mario Bliznak - Manitoba Moose
- XM Satellite Radio to air games from 2007 Calder Cup Final - AHL
- Griffins Announce 2007-08 Schedule Format - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Aeros' 2007-08 Schedule Released - Houston Aeros
- Sound Tigers Announce 2007-08 Opponents - Bridgeport Islanders
- NY Lottery Presents Super Saturday - Albany River Rats
- New Aeros Coach is Kevin Constantine - Houston Aeros
- Monarchs, AHL Announce Division Alignment, Schedule Format - Manchester Monarchs
- Bears Announce Opponents For 2007-08 Season - Hershey Bears
- P-Bruins Head West in 2007-08 - Providence Bruins
- 2007-08 Falcons Schedule Format - Springfield Falcons
- Iowa Learns Opponents for 2007-08 AHL Season - Iowa Chops
- Phantoms Announce 2007-08 Schedule Format - Adirondack Phantoms
- Quad City Flames Placed In AHL's West Division - Abbotsford Heat
- Wolves Remain in Wild West - Chicago Wolves
- AHL Sets Alignment, Schedule Format - Milwaukee Admirals
- American Hockey League Announces Alignment, Schedule Format - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Admirals Release 2007-08 Schedule Of Opponents - Norfolk Admirals
- All-time high 29 teams to compete in league's 72nd season - Bridgeport Islanders
- AHL announces division alignment for 2007-08 - AHL
- Bulldogs To Present Calder Cup Final Party This Friday - Hamilton Bulldogs
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Providence Bruins Stories
- Aspirot, Tufte Lead P-Bruins Past Wolf Pack for Fourth Straight Victory
- Steeves, Tufte Tally Twice in P-Bruins' Victory over Islanders
- Providence Bruins Announce Roster Transaction
- Lysell's Hat Trick Leads P-Bruins Past Checkers in Home Opener
- Blumel, Merkulov Shine in P-Bruins Overtime Victory over Bridgeport

