Pitlick, Bussi Help P-Bruins Post Shutout over Thunderbirds

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Pitlick, Bussi Help P-Bruins Post Shutout over Thunderbirds

January 19, 2025 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


Providence, RI - Forward Tyler Pitlick recorded two goals and an assist, while goaltender Brandon Bussi stopped all 27 shots to help the Providence Bruins post a 4-0 shutout over the Springfield Thunderbirds on Sunday evening at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Defenseman Ian Mitchell notched two assists in the victory. Jeffrey Viel netted the game-winning goal 36 seconds into the game.

How It Happened

Viel walked the puck across the blue line and into the left circle, where he fired a wrist shot past the glove of the goaltender to give the P-Bruins a 1-0 lead 36 seconds into the game. Pitlick and Mitchell received the assists.

A tic-tac-toe passing play found the stick of Pitlick in the slot, where he zipped a shot into the upper-right corner of the net, extending the Providence lead to 2-0 with 5:10 remaining in the first period. Frederic Brunet and Jackson Edward were credited with the assists.

After the power play ended, John Farinacci snuck a pass from the left circle through traffic to the right post for Brett Harrison, where he redirected the puck into the open side of the net, giving the P-Bruins a 3-0 lead with 2:34 to play in the first frame.

Pitlick collected a loose puck in the slot and swept a wrist shot past the diving goaltender for a power play goal, extending the Providence lead to 4-0 with 11:16 left in the third period.

Stats

Merkulov has points in five straight games with six total in that span.

Pitlick notched his first multi-goal game of the season.

Bussi's shutout was his third of the season and the team's sixth.

Bussi stopped all 27 shots. The P-Bruins totaled 29 shots.

The power play went 1-for-3 and the penalty kill was 6-for-6.

The Providence Bruins improve to 21-13-3-1.

Up Next

The Providence Bruins host the Rochester Americans on Friday, January 24 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m.


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