AHL Providence Bruins

P-Bruins, Worcester face off on Friday the 13th

Published on February 12, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins return to action on home ice on Friday, February 13 at 7:05 p.m., when they host an Atlantic Division battle with their Rte. 146 rivals, the Worcester IceCats. The teams are separated by one point in the division standings. The Bruins are in second place with their 22-16-10-2 record (56 points), while Worcester is tied with the Manchester Monarchs for third place (22-18-10-1; 55 points). Friday's game will be the 100th all-time between the Bruins and IceCats. The all-time series is deadlocked at 43-43-13.

Friday's game will be televised live on COX 3. Providence broadcaster Corey Masse will handle the play-by-play duties, while longtime college and professional analyst Bob Norton will be the color analyst. Adam Alper will call the game on radio on WDDZ AM-550.

The Bruins will have a rare Saturday off before returning to action on Sunday at 4:05 p.m., when they host the Manchester Monarchs. They will also host a special holiday 4:05 p.m. game on Monday against the Norfolk Admirals.

NUTS 'N BOLTS
BRUINS vs. Worcester IceCats; Friday, February 13, 2004
Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence, 7:05 p.m.; Radio: WDDZ AM-550; T.V.: COX 3

2003-04 records: Bruins: 22-16-10-2 Worcester: 22-18-10-1

2003-04 matchups: Bruins: 2-1-2-0 All-time matchups: Even: 43-43-13

BRUINS: G Tim Thomas has allowed two or fewer goals in nine straight starts, and ranks third in the AHL with a .940 save percentage...LW Darren VanOene has points (1-2-3) in three straight games...C/RW Brendan Walsh ranks eighth in the AHL with 167 PIM...LW Ivan Huml leads the team with seven power play goals, and is tied for the team lead with 12 goals overall...The Bruins are tied for third in the AHL with nine shorthanded goals.

WORCESTER: RW Mike Glumac leads the team with 15 goals and ranks seventh among AHL rookies with 30 points...RW Ernie Hartlieb leads the team with 13-19-32 totals...LW Peter Sejna has 2-4-6 totals in his last five games.

Tickets for the Friday, Sunday and Monday, as well as all regular season Providence Bruins games, are available online at www.providencebruins.com, all TicketMaster outlets (401-331-2211 or 508/617-931-2000) and the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence box office. Information on season ticket plans can be obtained by calling the P-Bruins ticket office at (401) 273-5000 or by logging on to the team website.




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