AHL Providence Bruins

P-Bruins Partner with RI Community Food Bank and Wings to Go

Published on November 14, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


Providence, RI - The Providence Bruins, member of the American Hockey League, announced today they are partnering with The RI Community Food Bank and Wings to Go to collect non-perishable food items before their home games on Friday, November 17 versus the Portland Pirates and Sunday, November 19 versus the Hershey Bears.

Starting one hour before the games in the lobby of the Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence Bruin players' wives and girlfriends will be collecting the non-perishable food items. Everyone who brings an item to the game will receive a coupon for TEN FREE WINGS FROM WINGS TO GO. On Monday, November 20 the food will be delivered by Providence Bruins defenseman Sean Curry and left wing Pascal Pelletier to the RI Community Food Bank.

"We are grateful for the support of the Providence Bruins and their fans," commented Rosie Connors, Interim Executive Director of the Food Bank. "In order to ensure that struggling Rhode Islanders have food this holiday season and in the weeks beyond, we need to make sure that our shelves remain stocked. We hope the generous incentive from Wings-To-Go will help encourage folks to give," finished Connors.

Any members of the media interested in photo opportunities or speaking with Curry and Pelletier or representatives from the RI Community Food Bank may do so at the food bank on Monday, November 20 from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Providence Bruins players will be at the RI Community Food Bank delivering and helping unload the food. To arrange media coverage on November 20, please notify Kevin Boryczki with the Providence Bruins at (401) 273-5000 ext. 30 or Michael Cerio at (401) 942-6325.

The Providence Bruins get back to action Friday night, kicking off Family Weekend at the Dunkin' Donuts Center. The P-Bruins host the Portland Pirates Friday, November 17 at 7:05 p.m. and take on the Hershey Bears at 4:05 p.m. Sunday, November 19. The Family Weekend package includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for only $44. Additional tickets, hot dogs and sodas can be purchased for $11 per ticket, hot dog and soda. Fans can purchase tickets at the Dunkin' Donuts Center box office, on the team website at providencebruins.com or by calling the P-Bruins' ticket office at (401) 273-5000.

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