AHL Providence Bruins

P-Bruins Remain Unbeaten

Published on October 20, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins begin the week in second place in the Atlantic Division, as they remain unbeaten after four games with their 3-0-1-0 record (7 points). The Bruins tied the Worcester IceCats at home on Friday night, 2-2, before taking a 4-2 decision in Springfield on Saturday. The Bruins are one of just five teams in the 28-team AHL to remain unbeaten through the first two weeks of the new season.

Head coach Scott Gordon's club will play its first three-game weekend of the season this week, as it hosts a "Weekend with the Bruins". For the first time in franchise history, the Black and Gold will play an entire weekend on home ice. The action begins on Friday, October 24 at 7:05 p.m., when the Albany River Rats make their first appearance of the season in the Ocean State. Two Atlantic Division battles follow, as the Bruins host the first place Lowell Lock Monsters on Saturday, October 25 at 7:05 p.m., before concluding the weekend with a matchup against the Manchester Monarchs on Sunday afternoon at 4:05 p.m.

Tickets for the "Weekend with the Bruins", 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, October 24 vs. Albany, 7:05 PM, Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence WDDZ AM 550

The Bruins and River Rats face off in the first of four meetings this season...The Bruins were 2-0-0-0 against the Rats last season...C Kris Vernarsky led the Bruins against Albany last year with 1-2-3 totals in the two games, including an overtime game-winner in Albany on January 18...The River Rats are 0-2-1-1 on the season, tying them for sixth place in the East Division...Former Providence College star Craig Darby leads the team with 1-4-5 totals in four games...G Scott Clemmensen has played all four games, with a 3.45 GAA and .900 save percentage.

Saturday, October 25 vs. Lowell, 7:05 PM, Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence WDDZ AM 550

The Bruins and Lowell meet in the first of 10 games this season...The Lock Monsters lead the Atlantic Division with their 4-0-0-0 record...Lowell C Ryan Bayda is tied for fifth in AHL scoring with 4-2-6 totals in four games...G Patrick DesRochers is 2-0-0 with a 1.47 GAA and .946 save percentage, while partner Dany Sabourin is 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .956 save percentage.

Sunday, October 26 vs. Manchester, 4:05 PM, Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence WDDZ AM 550

The Bruins and Monarchs face off in the first of 10 meetings this season...The Monarchs are tied for fifth in the Atlantic Division with their 1-4-0-1 record...D Bryan Muir leads the team and is tied for second among AHL blueliners and fifth in the league overall with 2-4-6 totals in six games.

LAST WEEK

Date Opp. Score B's goal scorers (#, type) Goaltender (saves; record)

10/17 Worcester T, 2-2 Herr (1,2; PPG) Thomas (42; 1-0-1)

10/11 @ Springfield W, 4-2 Herr (3,4,5; 2 PPG); Zinovjev (1; GWG) Toivonen (35; 2-0-0)

Slap Shots: C Matt Herr scored five goals in the weekend's two games, including three on the power play...His hat trick on Saturday night at Springfield was the second of his career...Rookie C Sergei Zinovjev tallied the game-winning goal on Saturday, on his first North American professional goal...D Kevin Dallman has points (0-4-4) in three of his first four games, as does RW Pat Leahy (0-3-3)...G Tim Thomas has surrendered just two goals in his two starts, while his partner, rookie Hannu Toivonen has allowed just four goals in two starts...D Zdenek Kutlak ranks fifth on the franchise list with 214 games played...G Peter Hamerlik and C Robert Liscak were reassigned to the Augusta Lynx (ECHL) on Monday.

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.

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

Tuesday, October 21 North Attleboro High School 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Martin Wilde

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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