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P-Bruins hit the road this week

February 23, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins begin the week in fifth place in the Atlantic Division with their 23-20-10-3 record (59 points). The Black and Gold is two points behind the Worcester IceCats, and three points behind the Manchester Monarchs and Portland Pirates. The Bruins will play three road games this week, beginning on Thursday, February 26 at 7:05 p.m., when they take on the Lowell Lock Monsters. They visit the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Friday night at 7:05 p.m. and the Manchester Monarchs on Sunday afternoon at 4:05 p.m. All three games will be broadcast live on WDDZ AM-550.

Bruin center Andre Savage has continued his move up the franchise career scoring list. He leads the team with 14-22-36 totals in 52 games, and has 13-22-35 totals in 44 games since being acquired on loan from the Philadelphia Phantoms on October 29. The 28-year-old native of Ottawa, Ontario ranks third in franchise history, with 68-96-164 totals in 172 games. Savage is eight points shy of tying former Bruin Tim Sweeney for second place. Former Bruin and current Minnesota Wild forward Sergei Zholtok is the all-time leader, with 186 points.

The Bruins return home for two games the first weekend in March. They host the Hershey Bears on Friday, March 5 at 7:05 p.m. Following a game in Springfield the next night, the club is back on home ice to host the Portland Pirates on Sunday at 4:05 p.m.

Bruin right wing Carl Corazzini will be on COX 3's "Sports Page Live" tonight at 7:00 p.m. Corazzini was recalled by the Boston Bruins on January 14 and was reassigned to Providence last Wednesday. He made his NHL debut in Buffalo on January 15, and scored his first two NHL goals on January 20 against the New York Rangers. Corazzini, a 24-year-old native of Framingham, Massachusetts, had two goals in 12 games with Boston. He is tied for fifth on the P-Bruins with 12-7-19 totals in 39 games, and leads the team with a +11 rating. He is also tied for the AHL lead with four shorthanded goals.

The eighth edition of "Providence Bruins Weekly Presented by National City Mortgage" will air on WSKO AM-790 on Tuesday, February 24 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The show, hosted by Adam Alper, will feature Providence Bruins Head Coach Scott Gordon and Bruin center Andre Savage, as well as Providence Journal beat writer Joe McDonald. In addition, David Andrews, the President of the American Hockey League, will be on the show.

Tickets for March 5 and 7, as well as all regular season P-Bruins games are available online on the Bruins' website, www.providencebruins.com, at all TicketMaster outlets (401-331-2211 or 508/617-931-2000) and the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence box office. Information on individual game tickets and Providence Bruins season ticket packages, can be obtained by calling the Bruins ticket office at (401) 273-5000 or by logging on to the team website.

THIS WEEK (ALL GAMES EST)

Thursday, February 26 @ Lowell, 7:05 p.m., Tsongas Arena Radio: WDDZ AM 550

The Bruins and Lock Monsters face off in the eighth of 10 meetings this season...The Bruins are 6-0-1-0 in the previous games...All-Star C Matt Herr leads the team with 2-6-8 totals in five games against Lowell...He tallied a penalty shot goal at Lowell on December 13...RW Carl Corazzini has scored five goals against Lowell...G Hannu Toivonen posted his first career shutout on December 7 against Lowell...Lock Monsters C Mike Zigomanis leads the team in scoring with 12-33-45 totals in 52 games...LW Martin Sonnenberg leads the team with a +14 rating...Lowell is in sixth place in the Atlantic Division with its 23-25-5-3 record.

Friday, February 28 @ Bridgeport, 7:05 p.m., Arena at Harbor Yard Radio: WDDZ AM 550

The Bruins and Sound Tigers meet in the third of four games in their season series...The Bruins are 1-0-1-0 in the previous games, both played in Providence...Bruin C Andre Savage has 2-1-3 totals in the two previous games...G Hannu Toivonen is 1-0-1 with a 1.41 GAA and .948 save percentage against the Tigers...Bridgeport RW Jeff Hamilton ranks second in the AHL with 29 goals and ranks 11th with 47 points...G Wade Dubielewicz ranks third in the AHL with a 1.44 GAA, while partner Dieter Kochan ranks fourth with a 1.80 GAA...Bridgeport has given up the fewest goals in the league (98), and has the AHL's top penalty killing unit (90.7%)...The Sound Tigers lead the East Division with their 30-15-8-3 record.

Sunday, February 29 @ Manchester, 4:05 PM, Verizon Wireless Arena Radio: WDDZ AM 550

The Bruins and Monarchs play the ninth game of their 10-game season series...The Bruins are 3-4-0-1 in the previous games...Bruin LW Ivan Huml leads the team against Manchester with 5-3-8 totals in five games, while C Andre Savage has 3-4-7 totals in seven games...Manchester RW Pavel Rosa ranks third in the AHL with 22-35-57 totals, while ranking fifth with a +19 rating...LW Noah Clarke ranks third in AHL rookie scoring with 19-19-38 totals...D Bryan Muir is tied for fifth among AHL blueliners with 7-24-31 totals...The Monarchs are in second place in the Atlantic Division with their 27-21-5-3 record.

Providence Bruins Schedule:
Tuesday 2/24 10:30 AM – RI Sports Center; Rte. 146, North Smithfield
Wednesday 2/25 10:00 AM – RI Sports Center; Rte. 146, North Smithfield
Thursday 2/26 10:00 AM – RI Sports Center; Rte. 146, North Smithfield; Game @ Lowell, 7:05 p.m.
Friday 2/27 10:00 AM – RI Sports Center; Rte. 146, North Smithfield
Saturday 2/28 Game @ Bridgeport, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday 2/29 Game @ Manchester, 4:05 p.m.
Monday 3/1 OFF

LAST WEEK
Date Opp. Score B's goal scorers (#, type) Goaltender (saves; record)
2/20 Manchester L, 3-1 Huml (14) Thomas (30; 12-9-5)
2/21 @ Binghamton L, 2-1 Savage (14) Tovionen (20; 10-12-4)
2/22 Worcester OTL, 3-2 Scott (2); Campbell (1) Thomas (36; 12-10-5)

Slap Shots: Second-year D Kevin Dallman leads all Bruin blueliners with 4-15-19 totals in 44 games...LW Ivan Huml leads the team with eight power play goals...C/RW Brendan Walsh leads the team and ranks seventh in the AHL with 200 PIM...RW Colton Orr ranks third among AHL rookies with 157 PIM...Fourteen different players have suited up this season for both the Providence and Boston Bruins...Four of those players, Doug Doull, Carl Corazzini, Pat Leahy and Colton Orr, made their NHL debuts.

Bruins Radio & Media: All 80 Providence Bruins games will be broadcast on WDDZ AM-550. Corey Masse brings you the action. Please contact Adam Alper for all interview requests.

Monday, February 23 COX 3 "Sports Page Live" 7:00 p.m. Carl Corazzini

Tuesday, February 24 WSKO AM-790; "Providence Bruins Weekly Presented by National City Mortgage" 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Scott Gordon, Andre Savage, David Andrews, Joe McDonald

Bruins In the Community: Please contact Adam Alper for any player appearances.

Tuesday, February 24 Brooks Pharmacy, 2136 Mendon Rd., Cumberland 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Hannu Toivonen

Wednesday, February 25 Hasbro Children's Hospital 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Several Players

Tickets: Information on individual game tickets and Providence Bruins season ticket packages, can be obtained by calling the Bruins ticket office at (401) 273-5000 or by logging on to the team website, www.providencebruins.com.

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