AHL Providence Bruins

Tim Thomas reassigned to Providence

Published on February 6, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins announced today that goaltender Tim Thomas has been reassigned to the team by the Boston Bruins. He will join the team for their game against the Hartford Wolf Pack tonight at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence at 7:05 p.m.

Thomas, a 29-year-old native of Davison, Michigan, is 12-7-5 on the season, while being tied for sixth in the AHL with a 2.02 GAA, and ranking fourth with a .940 save percentage. He also has three shutouts, all in 1-0 road wins. Thomas has won five of his last six starts, and has allowed two or fewer goals in eight straight starts, including one shutout.

The Providence Bruins also wish to remind fans that they will have players available for autographs at the Special Olympics of Rhode Island's 26th Annual Sports Celebrity Carnival. The Carnival will be held tonight from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Anyone with a ticket to tonight's Providence Bruins game against the Hartford Wolf Pack will be admitted to the Carnival free of charge.

P-Bruins forwards Pat Leahy and Mike Gellard will be at the Carnival for autographs and pictures. In addition, Carl Corazzini, who has been on recall with the Boston Bruins since January 14, will also be at the Carnival. All three players will be at the Sovereign Bank booth from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday's game will be televised live on COX 3. Providence broadcaster Corey Masse will handle the play-by-play duties, while long-time college and professional analyst Bob Norton will be the color analyst. Adam Alper will call the game on radio on WDDZ AM-550.

Tickets for Friday, as well as all 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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