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P-Bruins one point away from playoffs

April 5, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins begin the week in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with their 34-28-10-4 record (82 points). The Black and Gold is three points behind the third place Worcester IceCats, and is one point away from clinching a spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs. The Bruins need just one point in their final four games of the regular season to move into the post-season for the 10th time in the 12-year history of the franchise.

Two of the Bruins' four games this week will be played on home ice, beginning on Wednesday, April 7 at 7:05 p.m., when they host the Portland Pirates. They wrap up the home portion of the 2003-04 regular season on Friday, April 9 at 7:05 p.m., when they host the Springfield Falcons. The Bruins' final two games of the regular season will be played on the road, beginning on Saturday, April 10 at 7:05 p.m., when they take on the Worcester IceCats. They close out the season on Sunday afternoon at 4:05 p.m., when they face off with the Hartford Wolf Pack.

Friday's game will be 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, including the Hendricks Memorial Fan Appreciation Award. Fans can cast their vote for the award by logging on to www.providencebruins.com. Providence Bruins Charities and Dunkin' Donuts will also present a check to Hasbro Children's Hospital, from the annual auction of the Providence Bruins' Dunkin' Donuts warm-up jerseys.

The Bruins have recalled defenseman Peter Metcalf, center Robert Liscak and goaltender Peter Hamerlik from the Trenton Titans (ECHL). Metcalf, now in his second year out of the University of Maine, has 2-13-15 totals and 37 PIM in 39 games this season with Providence, and had 2-15-17 totals and 43 PIM in 25 games with Trenton. Liscak, a rookie out of the University of Maine, has four assists in 28 games with the Bruins. He had 5-10-15 combined totals in 30 ECHL games with Trenton and the Augusta Lynx. Hamerlik, also a rookie, is 1-1-1 in three games with the Bruins. He was a combined 13-11-4 with a 2.67 GAA and .914 save percentage in 31 ECHL games with Trenton, Augusta and the Reading Royals this season.

P-Bruins defenseman Zdenek Kutlak played in his 252nd game with the team on Sunday afternoon. He is now tied with former Bruin defenseman and head coach Peter Laviolette for the all-time games played record in franchise history. Kutlak 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 from 2000-01 to the present. Laviolette, now the head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, was the P-Bruins' first captain during the inaugural 1992-93 season. He also played with Providence from 1994-97.

Bruin goaltender Hannu Toivonen will be on this week's edition of "Providence Bruins Weekly Presented by National City Mortgage", on Tuesday, April 6 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on WSKO AM-790, The Score. The show 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 goaltender Andrew Raycroft.

Tickets for Wednesday and Friday 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)

Wednesday, April 7 vs. Portland, 7:05 p.m., Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence Radio: WDDZ AM 550

The Bruins and Pirates complete their 10-game season series...The Bruins are 3-4-2-0 in the season series...Portland G Maxime Ouellet ranks second in the AHL with 10 shutouts, while ranking 10th in the league with a 1.99 GAA...Partner Rastislav Stana ranks third in the league with a 1.60 GAA, is tied for the lead with a .944 save percentage and has five shutouts...Veteran LW Colin Forbes leads the team with 16-31-47 totals...D Shaone Morrisonn was acquired from the Boston Bruins for former Pirate D Sergei Gonchar on March 3...The Pirates are in fifth place in the Atlantic Division with their 29-27-13-7 record.

Friday, April 9 vs. Springfield, 7:05 p.m., Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence Radio: WDDZ AM 550

The Bruins and Falcons wrap up their 10-game season series...Providence holds a 6-2-1-0 advantage...D Kevin Dallman has 2-5-7 totals in eight games against the Falcons, while C Matt Herr has 4-3-7 totals in nine games...G Tim Thomas has given up one goal in two games against Springfield...Former Bruin RW Peter Ferraro leads the Falcons with 19-30-49 totals...LW Trevor Gillies ranks sixth in the league with 275 PIM...C Jason Jaspers has 5-4-9 totals in his last nine games...The Falcons are in seventh place in the Atlantic Division with their 25-40-9-2 record.

Saturday, April 10 @ Worcester, 7:05 p.m., Worcester's Centrum Centre Radio: WDDZ AM 550

The Bruins and IceCats conclude their 10-game season series...The Bruins are 2-4-2-1 against Worcester, with both wins coming at the Centrum...C Andre Savage has 2-5-7 totals in seven games against Worcester...Worcester LW Peter Sejna has 2-4-6 totals in six games against the Bruins...RW Mike Glumac leads the team and all AHL rookies with 27-24-51 totals in 76 games...C Blake Evans has scored four goals in his last five games...The IceCats are in third place in the Atlantic Division with their 35-26-12-3 record.

Sunday, April 11 @ Hartford, 4:05 p.m., Hartford Civic Center Radio: WDDZ AM 550

The Bruins and Wolf Pack wrap up the regular season, and their 10-game season series...The Bruins are 2-5-1-1 in the series...Hartford C Layne Ulmer has scored seven goals in nine games against the Bruins, including four game-winning goals...He ranks fifth in the AHL with eight game-winning goals...G Jason LaBarbera has an AHL-record 13 shutouts, leads the league with 31 wins and ranks second with a 1.59 GAA...LW Chad Wiseman ranks second in the league with 10 game-winning goals...RW Jozef Balej leads the team with 25-34-59 totals...Hartford leads the Atlantic Division with its 41-21-12-2 record.

Providence Bruins Schedule:
Tuesday 4/6 10:30 AM – RI Sports Center, Rte. 146, North Smithfield, RI
Wednesday 4/7 10:00 AM – Dunkin' Donuts Center; Game vs. Portland, 7:05 p.m.
Thursday 4/8 10:30 AM – RI Sports Center, Rte. 146, North Smithfield, RI
Friday 4/9 10:00 AM – Dunkin' Donuts Center; Game vs. Springfield, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday 4/10 10:00 AM – Dunkin' Donuts Center; Game @ Worcester, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday 4/11 10:00 AM – Dunkin' Donuts Center; Game @ Hartford, 4:05 p.m.
Monday 4/12 OFF

LAST WEEK
Date Opp. Score B's goal scorers (#, type) Goaltender (saves; record)
3/31 Lowell W, 4-0 Boyes (30; GWG); Herr (17); Leahy (13; PPG); Hilbert (2; SHG) Thomas (26; 17-14-5)
4/2 Springfield W, 3-0 Boyes (31; PPG; GWG); Leahy (14; PPG); VanOene (8; SHG) Thomas (22; 18-15-5)
4/3 @ Portland L, 3-0 ----- Toivonen (27; 15-16-4)
4/4 Hartford L, 3-2 Brennan (10; PPG); Hilbert (3; PPG) Thomas (27; 18-16-5)

Slap Shots: The Bruins rank sixth in the AHL with 167 goals against, and are among six teams that could break the AHL's single-season record for fewest goals against in one season (176; Rochester, 1998-99)...The Bruins have recorded nine shutouts this season, the most in franchise history...C Brad Boyes ranks sixth in AHL scoring with 31-39-70 totals, and ranks fifth in goals...RW Colton Orr ranks second among AHL rookies with 247 PIM...G Tim Thomas ranks third in the AHL with a .938 save percentage, seventh with a 1.96 GAA and is tied for fourth with seven shutouts...His shutout total is a new single-season franchise record, while his total of eight career shutouts is also a franchise record.

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.

Tuesday, April 6 WSKO AM-790; "Providence Bruins Weekly Presented by National City Mortgage" 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Scott Gordon, Hannu Toivonen, Andrew Raycroft, Joe McDonald

Thursday, April 8 Fox 64 "Sports Wrap" 10:45 p.m. TBA

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

Tuesday, April 6 North Kingstown High School Career Fair 8:30 a.m. Adam Alper

Thursday, April 8 Ella Risk School; Central Falls, RI 1:00 p.m. Mike Gellard

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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