AHL Providence Bruins

Three Former P-Bruins Win Stanley Cup

Published on June 7, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


Providence, RI- Three former Providence Bruins became Stanley Cup champions in Monday night's Game 7 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. Two of the three players are the first full-time Providence Bruins alumni to win the coveted Stanley Cup.

Lightning goaltender John Grahame, left wing Andre Roy and defenseman Jassen Cullimore all spent part of their careers in Providence. In addition, Tampa Bay athletic trainer Tom Mulligan, a native of New Bedford, Massachusetts, began his career with the P-Bruins.

Grahame played for Providence for four seasons, from 1997-2001. He is the franchise career leader in regular season games played (146), wins (67) and saves (3,809). He is also the franchise career leader in playoff games played (49), wins (33), saves (1,435) and shutouts (3). Grahame was the team's 1997-98 Rookie of the Year, and followed that season up by leading the AHL with 37 wins in 1998-99, while leading the club to the Calder Cup championship. He also set an AHL record in 1998-99 with his 19-game winning/unbeaten streak. Grahame was traded by the Boston Bruins to Tampa Bay for a 2004 draft pick on January 13, 2003.

Roy played three seasons with the P-Bruins from 1995-98, posting 27-30-57 totals in 144 games. He ranks fourth in franchise history with 555 PIM. Cullimore notched 5-10-15 totals and 31 PIM in 16 games with Providence during the 1999-2000 season. He had been acquired on loan by Providence from Tampa Bay.

Mulligan began his athletic training career with the P-Bruins during the 1998-99 Calder Cup season. He remained with the team through the 2001-02 season, before moving on to Tampa Bay.

Four other former Providence Bruins won the Stanley Cup, three prior to playing in Providence. Left wing Dave Reid won the 1999 Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars, and won in 2001 with the Colorado Avalanche. Reid scored three goals in seven games with the P-Bruins in 1994-95.

Defensemen Peter Taglianetti and Paul Stanton were teammates on the Pittsburgh Penguins' Stanley Cup championship teams in 1991 and 1992. Stanton posted 4-4-8 totals in eight games with Providence in 1994-95. Taglianetti had six assists and 44 PIM in 34 games with the P-Bruins during the 1995-96 season.

Finally, Hall of Fame defenseman Rod Langway was a member of the Montreal Canadiens' 1979 Stanley Cup championship team. Langway was the P-Bruins' assistant coach in 1997-98, and also played 10 games during that season, posting one assist and 6 PIM.

Information on Providence Bruins season ticket packages for the 2004-05 season is available online at www.providencebruins.com, and can also be obtained by calling the P-Bruins ticket office at (401) 273-5000.

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