AHL Providence Bruins

Riendeau Reassigned to Reading

Published on October 11, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


Providence, RI - The Providence Bruins, in their 20th season in the American Hockey League, today announced that the Boston Bruins have reassigned forward Yannick Riendeau to the Reading Royals of the ECHL.

Riendeau, 23, went scoreless in one game for Providence this season. The third-year pro joins the Royals, where he appeared in 54 games during his sophomore season. A native of Boucherville, PQ, Riendeau tallied a professional career-high of 18 goals and 25 assists for 43 points last season in Reading. The right wing also appeared in Providence last season, going pointless in six games for the P-Bruins.

Last season, the Royals clinched first place in the Atlantic Division with a 44-23-2-3 record. The club advanced to the second round of the playoffs, before falling to the Kalamazoo Wings in four games. Riendeau joins former P-Bruins Rob Kwiet, Olivier Labelle, and Marvin Degon, who played in two games for the P-Bruins this season.

Prior to turning pro in 2009, Riendeau enjoyed a standout junior season with the Drummondville Voltigeurs. In 2008-09 with Drummondville, Riendeau led the Québec Major Junior Hockey League in scoring during both the regular season and playoffs. In 64 regular season games, the right-wing scored 58 goals and 68 assists for 126 points. He added 52 points, including 29 goals in just 19 postseason contests. Riendeau's playoff totals set Voltigeurs franchise records, while his 16 postseason power play goals set a QMJHL record. His postseason performance earned him the league's Guy Lafleur Trophy as the Playoff Most Valuable Player. Riendeau was signed to an entry-level contract by Boston on April 2, 2009.

The P-Bruins are back in action with three games next weekend. The Manchester Monarchs visit the Dunkin' Donuts Center on Friday in a 7:05 p.m. tilt for "Magnet Schedule Night." The club travels to Springfield on Saturday before returning to the Ocean State on Sunday for a 4:05 p.m.contest with Atlantic Division foe, the Portland Pirates. To Purchase tickets or for more information, call the P-Bruins ticket office at 401-273-5000 or log on to the team website at www.providencebruins.com.

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