Toivonen posts shutout win
Published on December 31, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release
Providence, RI -- The Providence Bruins played the second of six consecutive road games on Friday night in Portland, skating to a 3-0 victory over the Portland Pirates. The Bruins are in third place in the Atlantic Division with their 18-10-2-5 record (41 points). The Bruins are 9-0-0-3 in their last 12 games, taking 21 of a possible 24 points over that span. Providence finished the month of December with a 9-2-0-3 record. Bruin center Ben Guite scored his fourth goal of the season, while defenseman Jayme Filipowicz added his second in the second period. Guite's proved to be the game-winner. Center Keith Aucoin sealed the win with an empty net goal late in the third period. Aucoin (1-1-2) and left wing Andy Hilbert (0-2-2) extended their respective career-high point streaks. Hilbert (3-8-11) has a team-high seven-game streak, while Aucoin has points (5-7-12) in six straight.
Bruin goaltender Hannu Toivonen stopped all 35 shots to improve to 15-9-3 on the season. The shutout was his third of the season, and fifth of his young career.
The Bruins' road swing continues on Saturday night at 7:35 p.m., when they visit the Manchester Monarchs. Catch all the action live on WDDZ AM-550 and online at www.providencebruins.com.
The Bruins return home to host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Friday, January 14 at 7:05 p.m. and the Worcester IceCats on Sunday, January 16 at 4:05 p.m.
Tickets for January 14 and 16, 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.
American Hockey League Stories from December 31, 2004
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- Kolnik's two goals help Rampage cool off hot Ducks - Cincinnati RailRaiders
- Falcons Stumble in Binghamton - Springfield Falcons
- Aeros rally for 3-1 win in Norfolk - Houston Aeros
- Darche rallies Hershey to 4-3 shootout win - Hershey Bears
- Phantoms lose 4-3 at Hershey in shootout - Adirondack Phantoms
- Shorthanded Sound Tigers Lose 5-1 To WBS Pens - Bridgeport Islanders
- Toivonen posts shutout win - Providence Bruins
- Rampage recall Eric Sonnenberg from Texas - San Antonio Rampage
- Grizzlies close out 2004 with 2-1 loss - Utah Grizzlies
- Grizzlies Bring Up Goaltender Frank Doyle From Idaho - Utah Grizzlies
- Bergeron is top scorer in World Jrs. - Providence Bruins
- Cincinnati Mighty Ducks Notes - Cincinnati RailRaiders
- Aeros ring in New Year in Norfolk - Houston Aeros
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- Hamilton Falls to Admirals - Hamilton Bulldogs
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