P-Bruins look to clinch playoff spot Wednesday
April 6, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release
The Providence Bruins look to clinch a berth in the Calder Cup Playoffs for the 10th time in the 12-year history of the franchise on Wednesday, April 7 at 7:05 p.m., when they host the Portland Pirates. The Black and Gold needs one point to move into the post-season. Providence is in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with their 34-28-10-4 (82 points) record, three points behind the third place Worcester IceCats. Portland is in fifth place, four points behind the Bruins, with their 29-27-13-7 record (78 points).
Bruin defenseman Zdenek Kutlak will become the franchise career leader in games played on Wednesday, when he suits up for his 253rd game with the team. He played in his 252nd game on Sunday, tying former Bruin defenseman and head coach Peter Laviolette. Kutlak, a 24-year-old native of Budejovice, Czech Republic, was the Boston Bruins' 10th pick, 237th overall, in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He has 20-42-62 totals and 163 PIM with Providence since the 2000-01 season. Laviolette, now the head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, was the team's first captain during the inaugural 1992-93 season, and also played with the team from 1994-97.
The Bruins will close out the home portion of their regular season on Friday, April 9 at 7:05 p.m., when they host the Springfield Falcons on Fan Appreciation Night. All fans in attendance will receive a free autographed team photo, courtesy of ABC-6, Bob's Stores and University Orthopedics. The Bruins will also hand out their team awards prior to the start of the game.
NUTS 'N BOLTS
BRUINS vs. Portland Pirates; Wednesday, April 7, 2004
Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence, 7:05 p.m.; Radio: WDDZ AM-550
2003-04 records: Bruins: 34-28-10-4 Portland: 29-27-13-7
2003-04 matchups: Portland: 4-3-2-0 All-time matchups: Portland: 52-45-14
BRUINS: C Brad Boyes ranks sixth in AHL scoring with 31-39-70 totals...G Tim Thomas ranks seventh in the league with a 1.96 GAA, third with a .938 save percentage and is tied for fourth with seven shutouts...RW Colton Orr ranks second among AHL rookies with 247 PIM...D Rich Brennan leads all Bruin blueliners with 10 goals.
PORTLAND: G Maxime Ouellet ranks 10th in the AHL with a 1.99 GAA and second with 10 shutouts...Partner Rastislav Stana ranks third in the league with a 1.60 GAA and is tied for the league lead with a .944 save percentage...LW Colin Forbes leads the team with 16-31-47 totals.
Tickets for Wednesday and Friday are available online at www.providencebruins.com, all TicketMaster outlets (401-331-2211 or 508/617-931-2000) and the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence box office. Information on season ticket plans can be obtained by calling the P-Bruins ticket office at (401) 273-5000 or by logging on to the team website.
American Hockey League Stories from April 6, 2004
- Andy Hilbert recalled by Boston Bruins - Providence Bruins
- Noel Named Coach of the Year - Milwaukee Admirals
- On Sale Date For IceCats Playoff Tickets - Worcester IceCats
- River Rats renew affiliation with Devils - Albany River Rats
- P-Bruins look to clinch playoff spot Wednesday - Providence Bruins
- Moose Sign Zelenewich to PTO - Manitoba Moose
- Canucks Recall Auld - Manitoba Moose
- Falcons announce 2004-05 season package and individual game ticket prices - Springfield Falcons
- Capitals Reassign Three To Pirates - Portland Pirates
- Ling Reassigned to Syracuse - Syracuse Crunch
- Milwaukee's Noel wins AHL's Pieri Award - AHL
- Milwaukee battling for AHL's top spot - Milwaukee Admirals
- Grizzlies Hold Annual Awards Banquet - Utah Grizzlies
- Trio returned from Minnesota - Houston Aeros
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