P-Bruins win pre-season finale
October 10, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release
The Providence Bruins concluded their 2004 pre-season slate of games on Sunday afternoon at the Bridgewater Ice Arena in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, skating to a 3-2 victory over the Springfield Falcons. The Bruins, who outshot Springfield, 33-23, finished the pre-season with a 2-2-0-0 record.
Bruin forwards Andy Hilbert and Jay Henderson paced the attack, with Hilbert scoring a goal and adding two assists. Henderson notched a goal and an assist. Defenseman Matthieu Descoteaux tallied the game-winner in the second period on his first goal of the pre-season, while fellow blueliner Kevin Dallman had two assists. Hilbert (1-2-3 in two games) and forward Ben Guite (2-1-3 in three games) were the Bruins' scoring leaders in the pre-season.
Goaltender Matt Underhill stopped eight of the 10 shots he faced for the win in 29:17 of action. Peter Hamerlik stopped all 13 shots he faced, while playing 30:43.
Head coach Scott Gordon and his club kick off the regular season on Friday, October 15 at 7:05 p.m., when they host the Falcons at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence.
The Bruins are pleased to offer two current ticket specials. With every book of 10 FlexTix purchased, 2 FREE tickets for Opening Night will be added to the package. Fans can also purchase the Bruins' 3-Game Plan. There are four different 3-Game Plans to choose from, each offering three exciting games for just $24.
Information for Providence Bruins season ticket packages for the upcoming 2004-05 regular season can be obtained by calling the team ticket office at (401) 273-5000.
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