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P-Bruins Set to Begin Busy Slate of Games

January 12, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins begin the week in third place in the Atlantic Division with their 17-12-9-0 record (43 points), two points behind the second place Manchester Monarchs. The Bruins played only one game last week, a 2-2 tie at Springfield on Saturday. They begin a busy stretch on Friday, January 16 at 7:05 p.m., when they host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Friday's game will be the first of seven in 10 days for the Black and Gold.

Friday's game is Providence Bruins Hat Night. The first 4,000 fans in attendance will receive a free Providence Bruins hat, courtesy of the Rhode Island Lottery and WPRI CBS-12/WNAC Fox-64.

Four roster moves have been made since Saturday's game. Left wing Martin Samuelsson, who had been recalled by Boston on Friday, was reassigned to Providence on Sunday. Left wing Doug Doull and defenseman Zdenek Kutlak were both recalled by Boston on Monday. In addition, left wing Mike Gellard was reassigned to the Trenton Titans (ECHL) on Monday. Gellard had 2-1-3 totals in 29 games with the P-Bruins.

Three P-Bruins returned to the lineup in Saturday's game. Center Kris Vernarsky, who suffered a broken foot on December 7, returned to action. All-Star center Matt Herr, who sustained a knee injury on December 14, also returned to the lineup and had an assist. Left wing Andy Hilbert made his season debut at Springfield. The third-year winger out of the University of Michigan did not play in the Bruins' first 37 games of the season, after suffering a groin injury during training camp.

The third edition of "Providence Bruins Weekly Presented by National City Mortgage" will air on Tuesday, January 13 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The show, hosted by Adam Alper, will feature Providence Bruins head coach Scott Gordon and Providence Journal beat writer Joe McDonald, as well as Bruin forwards Carl Corazzini and Andre Savage.

Please note that the Providence Bruins game against the Binghamton Senators on Monday, January 19 has been moved from 4:05 p.m. to 1:05 p.m., to accommodate a request by the Dunkin' Donuts Center.

Tickets for January 16, 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, January 16 vs. Bridgeport, 7:05 PM, Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence WDDZ AM 550

The Bruins and Sound Tigers meet in the second of four games against each other this season...The teams battled to a 1-1 tie in Providence on November 8...RW Carl Corazzini scored the Bruins goal, while G Hannu Toivonen made 35 saves...Bridgeport RW Jeff Hamilton leads the AHL with 25 goals and ranks fourth with 42 points...Hamilton was voted as a starter for the PlanetUSA All-Star Team, while G Wade Dubielewicz will start for the Canadian Team...The Sound Tigers lead the AHL on the penalty kill with a 91.6% success rate...Bridgeport has the AHL's best record, at 24-8-5-2.

Sunday, January 18 @ Portland, 4:05 PM, Cumberland County Civic Center WDDZ AM 550

The Bruins and Pirates meet in the fifth game of their 10-game season series...The Bruins hold a 2-1-1-0 advantage...C Andre Savage leads the Bruins with 1-5-6 totals in four games against Portland...Portland LW Colin Forbes leads the team with 8-16-24 totals in 29 games...D Mike Pudlick leads the team with a +10 rating...C Brian Sutherby leads the team with 1-4-5 totals in two games against the Bruins...Portland is in fifth place in the Atlantic Division with its 15-15-4-4 record.

Monday, January 19 vs. Binghamton, 1:05 PM, Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence WDDZ AM 550

The Bruins and Senators meet in the first of two games against each other this season...LW Denis Hamel leads the team with 15-16-31 totals in 38 games...RW Chris Kelly leads the team with a +11 rating...RW Brian McGrattan ranks second in the AHL with 170 PIM...The Senators rank second in the AHL with 979 PIM...Binghamton is in fifth place in the East Division with its 16-16-4-2 record.

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

1/10 @ Springfield T, 2-2 Walsh (3,4) Toivonen (42; 8-5-3)

Slap Shots: RW Carl Corazzini has 6-1-7 totals in his last seven games, including three shorthanded goals, two power play goals and two game-winning goals...Corazzini leads the AHL with four shorthanded goals...RW Brendan Walsh scored both goals in Saturday's 2-2 tie at Springfield, his first career multiple-goal game in the AHL...RW Colton Orr ranks second among AHL rookies with 114 PIM...C Andre Savage ranks fourth on the Bruins' career list with 61-89-150 totals in 159 games...D Brian White leads the team with a +9 rating.

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, January 13 WSKO AM-790; "Providence Bruins Weekly Presented by National City Mortgage" 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Scott Gordon, Carl Corazzini, Andre Savage, Joe McDonald

Thursday, January 8 Fox 64 Sports Wrap 10:45 p.m. Matt Herr

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

Wednesday, January 14 West Bay Islanders Youth Hockey Practice – Schneider Arena 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Colton Orr, Brett Nowak, Kris Vernarsky, Kevin Dallman

Wednesday, January 14 Hasbro Children's Hospital 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Several Players

Thursday, January 15 Shaw's Supermarkets – 100 Franklin St. Westerly, RI 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Martin Wilde, Peter Metcalf, Robert Liscak, Pat Leahy

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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