AHL Providence Bruins

P-Bruins host two games this weekend

Published on March 15, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins begin the week in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with their 29-24-10-3 record (71 points). The Black and Gold is just one point behind the third place Worcester IceCats. Head Coach Scott Gordon's team will play three games this week, all on the weekend, and all against division rivals. The action gets underway at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on Friday, March 19 at 7:05 p.m., when the Bruins face off with the Springfield Falcons. They visit the Manchester Monarchs on Saturday night at 7:35 p.m., before returning home to host the Portland Pirates on Sunday, March 21 at 4:05 p.m.

Center Brad Boyes, who was acquired last Tuesday by the Boston Bruins from the San Jose Sharks, made his P-Bruins debut on Friday. He picked up his first points as a Bruin in Saturday's 4-0 win at Albany, notching a goal and two assists. The 21-year-old native of Mississauga, Ontario ranks fourth in AHL scoring with 26-37-63 totals in 64 games overall. He has now played three games as a Bruin, while playing 61 with the Cleveland Barons. He also made his NHL debut on March 7 with San Jose. Boyes will be a guest on "Providence Bruins Weekly Presented by National City Mortgage" this week. The show airs on WSKO AM-790, The Score, on Tuesday, March 16 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This week's edition of "Providence Bruins Weekly Presented by National City Mortgage" will also feature Providence Bruins Head Coach Scott Gordon and Joe McDonald of the Providence Journal. This week's featured guest in the "Providence Bruins Alumni" segment will be Boston Bruins All-Star right wing Glen Murray. Murray was a member of the P-Bruins' inaugural 1992-93 team, and recently played in his second consecutive NHL All-Star Game.

This is the final week for bidding on the Providence Bruins' Dunkin' Donuts warm-up jerseys. The jerseys are being auctioned online on the team's website, www.providencebruins.com. The auction concludes at 12:00 noon on Friday, March 19. All proceeds from the auction will be donated by Providence Bruins Charities and Dunkin' Donuts to the Hasbro Children's Hospital.

Tickets for March 19 and 21, 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)

Friday, March 19 vs. Springfield, 7:05 p.m., Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence Radio: WDDZ AM 550

The Bruins and Falcons face off in the seventh game of their 10-game season series...The Bruins hold a 4-1-1-0 advantage, and won the last meeting, 4-2 in Springfield on March 6...Bruin C Matt Herr has 4-2-6 totals in six games against the Falcons, while D Kevin Dallman has 1-4-5 totals in five games...Former Bruin RW Peter Ferraro leads the Falcons with 16-24-40 totals in 50 games...Springfield is in seventh place in the Atlantic Division with its 22-34-8-2 record.

Saturday, March 20 @ Manchester, 7:35 p.m., Verizon Wireless Arena Radio: WDDZ AM 550

The Bruins and Monarchs conclude their 10-game season series...The Bruins are 4-4-0-1 against Manchester, but won the last game, 3-2 in overtime at Manchester on February 29...Former Monarchs D Rich Brennan scored the overtime winner in that game...LW Ivan Huml (5-4-9) and C Andre Savage (4-5-9) lead the Bruins in scoring against Manchester...Manchester RW Pavel Rosa has 3-7-10 totals against the Bruins...Rosa ranks second in AHL scoring with 29-41-70 totals...LW Noah Clarke leads all AHL rookies with 23-22-45 totals...D Bryan Muir is tied for the scoring lead among AHL defensemen with 9-32-41 totals...G Adam Hauser ranks fifth in the league with a 1.91 GAA...The Monarchs are in second place in the Atlantic Division with their 34-21-6-5 record.

Sunday, March 21 vs. Portland, 4:05 p.m., Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence Radio: WDDZ AM 550

The Bruins and Pirates meet in the eighth game of their 10-game season series...The Bruins are 2-3-2-0 in the series...C Andre Savage has 1-5-6 totals against Portland...LW Colin Forbes leads the Pirates with 15-25-40 totals...The Pirates' penalty killing unit is tied for second place in the AHL, at 89.6%...G Rastislav Stana is tied for the AHL lead with a 1.47 GAA and leads the league with a .950 save percentage...G Maxime Ouellet ranks second in the AHL with eight shutouts...Former P-Bruins D Shaone Morrisonn has 1-1-2 totals in three games with Portland...The Pirates are in sixth place in the Atlantic Division with their 24-25-12-7 record.

Providence Bruins Schedule:
Tuesday 3/16 10:30 AM – Dunkin' Donuts Center
Wednesday 3/17 10:30 AM – Dunkin' Donuts Center
Thursday 3/18 10:30 AM – Dunkin' Donuts Center
Friday 3/19 10:00 AM – Dunkin' Donuts Center; Game vs. Springfield, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday 3/20 Game @ Manchester, 7:35 p.m.
Sunday 3/21 10:00 AM – Dunkin' Donuts Center; Game vs. Portland, 4:05 p.m.
Monday 3/22 OFF

LAST WEEK

Date Opp. Score B's goal scorers (#, type) Goaltender (saves; record)
3/10 @ Bridgeport L, 3-0 ---- Toivonen (21; 13-13-4)
3/12 Philadelphia L, 4-0 ---- Thomas (18; 14-12-5)
3/13 @ Albany W, 4-0 Boyes (26); Herr (15,16; 2 PPG); Brennan (8; GWG) Tovionen (35; 14-13-4)
3/14 Worcester L, 5-1 Leahy (11) Toivonen (29; 14-14-4)

Slap Shots: C Andre Savage's next point will tie him with former Bruin Tim Sweeney for second in franchise history...Savage has 71-100-171 totals in 182 career games as a Bruin...C/RW Brendan Walsh, who has career-high 10-6-16 totals, ranks fourth in the AHL with 261 PIM...RW Colton Orr ranks second among AHL rookies with 217 PIM...RW Carl Corazzini is tied for the league lead with four shorthanded goals...D Kevin Dallman is tied for second among AHL defensemen with three game-winning goals...Dallman leads all Bruin blueliners with 5-20-25 totals...D Zdenek Kutlak leads all Bruin defensemen with a +11 rating...G Tim Thomas ranks fifth in the AHL with a .935 save percentage.

Bruins Radio & Media: All 80 Providence Bruins games will be broadcast on WDDZ AM-550. Corey Masse brings you the action.

Tuesday, March 16 WSKO AM-790; "Providence Bruins Weekly Presented by National City Mortgage" 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Scott Gordon, Brad Boyes, Glen Murray, Joe McDonald

Thursday, March 11 Fox 64 "Sports Wrap" 10:45 p.m. Ed Campbell

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

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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