AHL Providence Bruins

Providence Bruins announce pre-season schedule

Published on September 15, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins announced today their pre-season schedule for the upcoming 2004-05 season, the 13th in franchise history. Head coach Scott Gordon and his club will play a four-game schedule before kicking off the regular season on Friday, October 15 7:05 p.m. against the Springfield Falcons at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence.

The Bruins begin the pre-season on Wednesday, October 6 at 7:05 p.m., when they host the Portland Pirates at the Bradford R. Boss Arena at the University of Rhode Island. They also travel to Portland for a 7:00 p.m. game against the Pirates on Friday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m.

The Black and Gold concludes the pre-season schedule with a home-and-home series against the Falcons beginning on Saturday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Olympia Ice Rink in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The teams wrap up the pre-season on Sunday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bridgewater (Massachusetts) Ice Arena.

"We are excited to continue our tradition of playing pre-season games at local rinks," said Co-Owner and President Jeff Fear. "It is a great opportunity for fans to go to their local rinks and see the Providence Bruins compete and prepare for the regular season. As an organization, we are committed to being part of our community in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, and playing our pre-season games in area rinks is a big part of that."

Tickets for the game at Boss Arena are on sale now at U.R.I.'s Ryan Center (401-788-3080) and at all TicketMaster outlets (401-331-2211 or 508/617-931-2000). For ticket information for the game at Bridgewater, please call (508) 279-0600.

Wednesday October 6 Portland Boss Arena (U.R.I.) 7:05 p.m.

Friday October 8 Portland Cumberland County Civic Center 7:00 p.m.

Saturday October 9 Springfield Olympia Ice Rink 7:00 p.m.

Sunday October 10 Springfield Bridgewater Ice Arena 2:00 p.m.

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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