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Providence Bruins begin 'Tip-A-Bruin' tonight

December 20, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins begin the week in third place in the Atlantic Division, with their 15-10-2-4 record (36 points). Head coach Scott Gordon's club is coming off a three-game week in which the team went 2-0-0-1. The Bruins have been surging during the month of December, posting a 6-2-0-2 record during the final month of 2004. Providence is on a streak in which it has not lost in regulation over the last eight games (6-0-0-2), taking 14 of a possible 16 points over that span. The Bruins' last loss in regulation was a 2-0 setback in Manchester on December 4.

Bruin left wing Andy Hilbert was nominated for CCM Vector AHL Player of the Week honors after posting 3-2-5 totals in last week's three games. The 23-year-old native of Howell, Michigan leads the team and is tied for sixth in AHL scoring with 16-16-32 totals in 31 games. He is tied for fourth in the league in goals, while leading the league with 132 shots on goal. Hilbert has rebounded in full force from a 2003-04 campaign in which he missed half the season due to a severe groin injury sustained in training camp. The fourth-year pro out of the University of Michigan is quickly making a strong move up the franchise record book. He ranks fourth in franchise history with 80-83-163 totals in 186 career games. A total of 24 points in the remaining 49 games this season will move him past the late Sergei Zholtok as the Bruins' all-time scoring leader. Hilbert is just four goals shy of eclipsing Zholtok's career mark of 83, and four power play goals away from moving past Cameron Mann's record of 31.

The Bruins return to action with two post-holiday games against Atlantic Division rivals at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence. The action begins on Sunday, December 26 at 4:05 p.m., when they host the Lowell Lock Monsters. They also host the Hartford Wolf Pack on Monday, December 27 at 7:05 p.m.

The Providence Bruins will begin their ninth season of "Tip-A-Bruin" tonight at Dave & Buster's in the Providence Place Mall from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bruin players Jayme Filipowicz, Martin Samuelsson and Leon Hayward will help out the waitstaff, sell raffle tickets for autographed items, and sell discounted game tickets at the event. All proceeds will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Rhode Island.

Bruin fans looking for holiday gift ideas have plenty of options available to them. Fans purchasing a book of 10 FlexTix will also receive a free Providence Bruins hat. In addition, Providence Bruins game-worn jerseys are available for sale on the team website, www.providencebruis.com. The Bruins also have plenty of merchandise available, ranging from replica jerseys to t-shirts and sweatshirts to hats. Special Providence Bruins Pro Shop holiday hours are attached.

Tickets for December 26 and 27, 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)

Sunday, December 26 vs. Lowell, 4:05 PM, Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence WDDZ AM 550 www.providencebruins.com

The Bruins and Lock Monsters play the fourth game of their 10-game season series...The Bruins are 2-0-0-1 against Lowell this season...C Brad Boyes has 4-3-7 totals against Lowell, while LW Andy Hilbert has 4-1-5 totals...G Hannu Toivonen is 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .961 save percentage against Lowell...Lock Monsters LW Ryan Bayda leads the team with 2-2-4 totals against the Bruins...C Eric Staal leads the team with 9-21-30 totals overall, and ranks second in the AHL with a +19 rating...RW Chuck Kobasew leads the team with 15 goals...G Brent Krahn was named the Koho AHL Goaltender of the Month for November...Lowell is in fifth place in the Atlantic Division with its 15-8-1-3 record.

Monday, December 27 vs. Hartford, 7:05 PM, Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence WDDZ AM 550 www.providencebruins.com

The Bruins and Wolf Pack face off in the seventh game of their 10-game season series...The Bruins are 3-2-0-1 in the season series, and have the only road win by either club, a 3-2 victory at Hartford on December 15...Five of the six games played have been decided by one goal...LW Andy Hilbert leads the Bruins with 5-1-6 totals against Hartford...D Kevin Dallman scored two goals at Hartford in the 3-2 win on December 15, his first career multiple-goal game...Hartford C Dominic Moore (3-3-6) and D Lawrence Nycholat (2-4-6) lead the team in scoring against the Bruins...G Jason LaBarbera leads the league in GAA (1.48) and save percentage (.946), and is tied for the league lead in wins (15) and shutouts (4)...G Steve Valiquette ranks second in the AHL with a 1.68 GAA and is tied for second with a .940 save percentage...Hartford leads the AHL in penalty killing (91.5%)...The Wolf Pack are in second place in the Atlantic Division, with their 20-7-1-2 record.

Slap Shots: C Brad Boyes ranks fourth in the AHL with eight power play goals...G Hannu Toivonen is tied for ninth in the AHL with a 2.09 GAA and is tied for fifth with a .934 save percentage...Toivonen leads the league in games played (24), minutes played (1,394:26) and saves (697)...D Kevin Dallman has points (2-2-4) in three straight games...LW David Gove also has points (1-2-3) in three straight, and leads the team with a +11 rating...LW Dan LaCouture played in his 500th career professional game on Friday...He has 58-46-104 totals in 236 career AHL games, and 16-24-40 totals in 265 career NHL games...LW Tomas Kurka scored the game-winning goal in his Bruin debut on Friday, a 3-2 victory over Springfield...RW Brendan Walsh leads the team and ranks fifth in the AHL with 146 PIM.

Bruins Radio & Media: All 80 Providence Bruins games will be broadcast on WDDZ AM-550 and on the team website, www.providencebruins.com. Corey Masse brings you the action for home games, while Adam Alper calls the action on the road. Please contact Adam Alper for all interview requests.

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

Monday, December 20 "Tip-A-Bruin"; Dave & Buster's, Providence Place Mall 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Jayme Filipowicz, Martin Samuelsson, Leon Hayward

Wednesday, December 22 Hasbro Children's Hospital (holiday party) 2:00 p.m. Several Players

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.

Providence Bruins Holiday Pro Shop Hours

Tuesday, December 21 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 22 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 23 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, December 24 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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