AHL Providence Bruins

Thomas sets franchise record as Bruins win third straight

Published on March 21, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins skated to their third straight victory and second straight shutout win as they defeated the Portland Pirates, 4-0 at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on Sunday afternoon. The Black and Gold is in fourth place in the tightly-contested Atlantic Division, with their 32-24-10-3 record (77 points). The Bruins are one point behind the third place Worcester IceCats.

Bruin goaltender Tim Thomas established a new single-season franchise record by posting his fifth shutout of the season, as he stopped all 19 shots he faced. It was also his second shutout in as many nights. Thomas surpassed current Boston Bruins goaltender Andrew Raycroft's record of four shutouts during the 2001-02 season. He is also now tied with Raycroft for second on the franchise career list with six, one behind Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender John Grahame. Thomas is 16-12-5 on the season, and is tied for ninth in the league with a 2.01 GAA while ranking fourth with a .938 save percentage. He is tied for sixth in shuouts.

Bruin right wing Carl Corazzini scored his 15th and 16th goals of the season, including his team-leading fifth game-winning goal. Center Brad Boyes notched his team-leading 29th goal. He ranks fourth in AHL scoring with 29-37-66 totals in 67 games. Left wing Mike Scott added his fourth goal of the season, along with an assist. Left wing Martin Samuelsson had two assists.

The Bruins hit the road for their next three games, beginning on Friday, March 26 at 7:05 p.m., when they visit the Lowell Lock Monsters. They take on the Springfield Falcons on Saturday night at 7:35 p.m. and the Worcester IceCats on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. All three games will be broadcast live on WDDZ AM-550.

The Bruins return home to host Lowell on Wednesday, March 31 at 7:05 p.m.

Tickets for March 31, as well as all remaining 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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