P-BRUINS GO UP 3-0

P-BRUINS WIN IN OVERTIME 2-1

Camper Scores 31 Seconds Into Overtime, Take 3-0 Series Lead

Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Providence Bruins scored 31 seconds into overtime to defeat the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 2-1 and take a three games to none series lead. Carter Camper scored the game winning goal, while Niklas Svedberg had 32 saves in the winning effort.

Both teams were unable to score during the first period, though each team had a few scoring chances. The Penguins had two man advantages, though its best opportunities came even strength. Providence had half of its first power play in the opening frame, though odd-man rushes at even strength supplied the best challenges to home goaltender, Brad Thiessen.

The P-Bruins scored first for the first time in the series, opening the scoring early in the middle period. Jared Knight scored his first professional playoff goal at 3:04 mark of the second period with a wrister from the far side off of Thiessen’s leg pad. Kyle MacKinnon and David Warsofsky logged the assists on the play.

The Penguins tied the game at one at the 10:42 mark. Trevor Smith chipped a rebound in just wide of Svedberg. Chad Kolarik and Cody Wild had the helpers that knotted the game at one apiece. The game went into the second intermission tied at one.

In the third, both goalies made some impressive saves. Svedberg made a huge glove stop at the top of the crease after a turnover gave Derek Nesbitt a mini-breakaway with 5:26 left. Later in the third, the Penguins had a few more good chances, but the P-Bruins escaped. A late power play led to an extended rush for the Pens, but Svedberg and the defense in front of him controlled the rebounds and eventually cleared the zone. The P-Bruins had one last chance with a rebound in the slot in the final 15 seconds of the frame, but Wilkes-Barre worked it away as time expired.

Camper scored the game-winner just 31 seconds into the extra period as he intercepted a poor pass just inside the blue line. He passed the puck to Jordan Caron, who worked the puck to Craig Cunningham as Camper headed for the far side of the crease. The P-Bruins center scored his league-leading seventh goal of the postseason to give his team a 2-1 victory and a three-games-to-none series lead.

Providence was 0-for-2 on the power play, while Wilkes-Barre went 0-for-3 on the man-advantage. Svedberg notched his sixth straight win with 32 saves, while Thiessen had 20 stops at the other end.

Providence has a chance to wrap up the series with Game 4 at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Friday at 7:05. Providence Bruins playoffs are presented by Dunkin’ Donuts.

MCQUAID IN THE RUNNING FOR MASTERTON

ADAM MCQUAID NAMED FINALIST FOR THE BILL MASTERTON MEMORIAL TROPHY

BOSTON, MA – Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid has been named a finalist
for 2013 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, as selected by the Professional
Hockey Writer’s Association (PHWA). The Masterton Trophy is given to the
player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship
and dedication to hockey. Other finalists include Minnesota goaltender
Josh Harding and Pittsburgh forward Sidney Crosby.

McQuaid has epitomized perseverance during the 2013 campaign. He faced
adversity from the very start in the form of potentially
life-threatening blood clots, a by-product of a condition known as
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, which most athletes normally miss an entire
season from. After undergoing two emergency surgeries to remove the
blood clots, the defenseman was deemed unfit to continue his normal
offseason workouts in order to give his body adequate time to heal.
Despite a bleak prognosis for when the D-man could return to the ice,
McQuaid’s steadfast determination and dedication to his rehabilitation
efforts allowed the 26-year-old to recover quickly and get back on the
ice in December with his goal to join the Bruins for the start if the
2012-13 regular season.

The native of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island eventually made a full
recovery and skated beside his teammates to begin the 2013 season on
January 19 against the New York Rangers at TD Garden.

Despite a 2013 campaign that saw ample adversity, McQuaid appeared in 32
games where he notched one goal and three assists with 60 penalty
minutes and a plus-four rating. McQuaid has skated in all seven Bruins
postseason games where he has recorded one goal with a plus-three
rating, which is second among B’s defensemen.

McQuaid spent six seasons in the minors between the Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
and the Providence Bruins (AHL), before breaking into the NHL with the
Boston Bruins in the 2009-10 season, when he appeared in 19 games for
Boston. The following season marked McQuaid’s first full NHL season with
the Black & Gold, where he went on to win a Stanley Cup Championship,
appearing in 23 playoff games, notching four assists with a plus-eight
rating. To date, McQuaid has skated in 190 NHL games – all with the
Bruins – and has accumulated seven goals and 23 assists with a +41
rating.

The winner of the Masterton Trophy is selected by a vote of the 30
chapters of the PHWA at the conclusion of the regular season.

P-BRUINS CONTINUE TO PILE UP W’S

BRUINS DEFEAT WHALE 1-0

Sweep the weekend and secure best record in the AHL

Hartford, CT — The Providence Bruins defeated the Connecticut Whale 1-0 this afternoon at the XL Center. Ryan Spooner scored the lone goal for the Bruins, his 14th of the season. Niklas Svedberg made 28 saves as the Bruins improved to 44-21-0-5.

The Whale, still looking to secure a playoff spot, controlled the opening minutes of play in Connecticut. However, Svedberg kept the Whale off the board by standing on his head and making some highlight reel saves. The Bruins turned it on halfway through the frame and were quick to capitalize. Spooner found the puck in the neutral zone, skated into Connecticut’s end and ripped a shot over Jason Missiaen’s shoulder to give the Bruins a 1-0 lead at 12:28. Kyle MacKinnon assisted on the opening goal.

Despite no goals being added to the game sheet in the second period, there were plenty of penalty minutes. In his first game with the Bruins since being acquired at the trade deadline, Rob Flick dropped the gloves with Dylan McIllrath at 4:53. In 51 games with Rockford this season, Flick recorded 97 penalty minutes, including seven fighting majors and was part of two bench clearing brawls. Staying true to his reputation, Flick easily dropped McIllrath with a few swift punches. In addition to Flick’s fight, Kevan Miller also dropped the gloves with Nick Palmieri for his sixth fight of the season.

Looking to tie the game, the Whale came out hungry in the third period. However, Svedberg was simply unbreakable as he stopped anything and everything the Whale threw his way. The Whale pulled Missiaen late in the frame, but they couldn’t produce with the extra attacker. The Bruins held on for the 1-0 win to sweep the weekend. The shutout marked Svedberg’s fourth of the season, which ties for the most among AHL rookie netminders.

The Bruins return to The Dunk on Friday, April 12 versus the Hershey Bears. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. for Kids T-Shirt Night. The first 1,000 kids 12&under will receive a free t-shirt courtesy of Graphic Ink, Washington Trust, Seekonk Supply and Super Cuts.

SPOONER JOINS BRUINS

Boston, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today,  March 18, that the team has recalled forward Ryan Spooner from
the Providence Bruins (American Hockey League) on an emergency basis.
Spooner will join the  Boston Bruins in Winnipeg in advance of their games against the Jets (March
19), Ottawa Senators (March 21) and Toronto Maple Leafs (March 23).

This marks Spooner’s second NHL recall of the season with the  first coming on February 4, 2013. The 21-year-old centerman skated in one  game
with Boston making his NHL debut against the Montreal Canadiens  on February 6. In 50 games for the Providence Bruins this year,  Spooner leads the team with 45 points and 33 assists.  Spooner’s 12 goals
are also tied third on the team.

Spooner has skated in a total of  58 AHL games with the Providence Bruins and has notched 15 goals and 37  assists.  The forward had back-to-back 60+ point seasons in the Ontario Hockey League before joining the P-Bruins, having tallied 66 points in 57 games split between Kingston and Sarnia last year, and 81 points in 64 games  during the 2010-11 season split between Peterborough and Kingston.

BRUINS PROMOTE MORRISON TO PROVIDENCE

 

MORRISON RETURNS TO PROVIDENCE

Back at The Dunk Friday, March 15

Providence, RI – The Providence Bruins, in their 21^st season in the American Hockey League, today announced that the Boston Bruins have reassigned goaltender Adam Morrison to Providence from the Utah Grizzlies (ECHL).

This marks the second recall to Providence for Morrison, 22. The 6’3”, 194-pound goaltender saw time in 10 games for the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) before being reassigned to the Utah. In 14 games with the Grizzlies this season, Morrison has compiled a 6-6-2 record, .903 save percentage and 3.46 goals against average.

Originally selected by Philadelphia in the third round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Morrison was signed by Boston as an unrestricted free agent on March 16, 2012. Prior to turning pro at the end of 2011-12, the White Rock, BC native spent three seasons in the WHL with Saskatoon and Vancouver. The Bruins return to The Dunk on Friday, March 15 versus the Springfield Falcons. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. for Thundersticks Night. The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive free thundersticks courtesy of Inskip’s Warwick AutoMall. Providence Bruins ticket packages are on sale now for the 2012-13 season. 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.

KRUG NAMED ROOKIE OF THE MONTH

 

TOREY KRUG NAMED CCM/AHL ROOKIE OF THE MONTH

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Providence Bruins defenseman Torey Krug has been selected as the CCM/AHL Rookie of the Month for February.
Krug tallied four goals and eight assists for 12 points in 11 games to help the Bruins remain in the hunt for the Atlantic Division title.
Krug began the month by scoring the game-winning goal and adding an assist in a 5-1 victory over Albany on Feb. 1. He set up the game-winner in a 2-0 win at Worcester the next night, and scored the decisive goal again as part of a two-point effort in a 3-2 decision vs. Manchester on Feb. 10. Krug notched two assists on Feb. 12 at Manchester before converting in the eighth shootout round to give the Bruins a 5-4 win, and scored a goal on Feb. 16 at Bridgeport to extend his scoring streak to 10 games, tied for the longest by an AHL rookie this season.
Krug now has 26 points in 44 games with Providence this season and ranks second among all AHL rookie defensemen with nine goals. The 21-year-old native of Livonia, Mich., played three seasons at Michigan State University and was the Central Collegiate Hockey Association’s player of the year in 2011-12. He signed as a free agent with Boston on Mar. 25, 2012, and made his NHL debut with the Bruins late last season, registering one assist in two games.
In recognition of his achievement, Krug will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Bruins home game.
The Bruins return to The Dunk on Sunday, March 3 versus the Portland Pirates. The puck drops at 3:05 p.m. for Amica Lip Balm Day. Fans will receive a free lip balm as they exit the arena. Providence Bruins ticket packages are on sale now for the 2012-13 season. 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.

MACDERMID REJOINS BRUINS TODAY

MACDERMID REJOINS BOSTON BRUINS AFTER CONDITIONING IN PROVIDENCE

BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced
today, February 19, that Lane MacDermid will rejoin the Boston Bruins
after conditioning in Providence. The forward joined the team today for
their practice at Ristuccia Arena in Wilmington (190 Main St.,
Wilmington, MA).

MacDermid has skated in three games for Boston this season with 10
penalty minutes and averaging 3:34 of ice time. The forward has four
goals, two assists and 82 penalty minutes in 37 games with Providence
this year.

MacDermid, a 6’3”, 205-pound forward from Hartford, CT, was drafted by
Boston in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
He was signed by Boston to a one-year contract on July 11, 2012.

TARDIF SCORES TWICE IN LOSS

Bruins Fall To Pirates

Tardif scores two in first game back from Boston

Providence, RI – The Providence Bruins fell to 26-17-0-3 on the season as they where defeated by the Portland Pirates 5-2 tonight at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Providence’s Jamie Tardif scored two goals on the night, improving to 23 goals on the season.

The action began immediately after the puck dropped in this extremely competitive, and literal fight for first place. Just 15 seconds into the first, Lane MacDermid dropped the gloves with Portland’s Maxim Goncharov. MacDermid rejoined Providence earlier in the day on a conditioning loan from Boston. Portland’s Mark Louis would also head to the box for cross checking giving Providence their first power play opportunity of the game. Providence was unable to capitalize on the power play and Portland would make them pay. With 14:09 left in the first, the Pirate’s Chris Brown scored the first goal of the game putting the Pirates up 1-0. Rob Klinkhammer and Evan Brophey assisted the goal. The game’s physicality would continue as both teams pushed and shoved after the whistle throughout the first. With 8:11 to go in the period, Providence would get another shot at the power play, as Portland’s Alexandre Bolduc would be called for slashing. Again, the Bruins were unable to capitalize on the opportunity. Almost immediately after the Bruins power play ended they would be tested on the penalty kill, as Garnet Exelby would be sent to the box for boarding. Bruins goalie Michael Hutchinson would turn back a barrage of shots, and the Bruins successfully killed the penalty. The period would come to and end with Portland leading 1-0, as they outshot Providence 11-8 in the period.

The second period began with 4-on-4 hockey following penalties late in the first by both teams. Once back to full strength, Portland would strike again as Jordan Martinook would score his second of the season assisted by Darian Dziurzynski and David Rundblad. Portland would now lead 2-0. Following back-to-back power plays on goaltender interference by Bolduc, and tripping by Brendan Shinnimin, Providence would finally get on the board. Portland goalie Mark Visentin would mishandle the puck in front of the net and Providence’s Jamie Tardif picked it up, wrapped around the net, and scored (9:13). The goal was assisted by Ryan Spooner and Carter Camper who would extend his point streak to seven games. This was the 22nd goal of the season for Tardif who was reassigned to Providence from Boston earlier in the day. With 9:22 left in the second, Pirate Chris Brown would be called for holding. Providence would have yet another power play opportunity and a chance to tie the game at 2. Portland however, had other plans. Throughout the majority of the power play, Portland did an excellent job of controlling possession and their puck control would pay off. Seconds after killing the power play Portland would increase their lead to 3-1, as Phil Lane would score on the assists from Brown and David Rundblad. Just over a minute after, Providence would answer back as Tardif would score his second of the game on a beautiful pass from Torey Krug. The assist would also extend Krug’s point streak to 7 games. With the goal, the Bruins tightened the game to 3-2. However, with 1:47 left in the period Portland would regain their two-goal advantage. Rob Klinkhammer would score his 11th of the season, assisted by Brophey and Boris Valabik. The period would end with Providence trailing by a pair of goals as Portland lead 4-2. Again, Portland would outshoot Providence in the period by a total of 14-9.

Following a late ruffing penalty in the second by MacDermid, Portland would begin the third period on the power play. They would not wait long to take advantage, as Klinkhammer would score his second of the game just 1:04 into the period. Goncharov would be credited with the assist as Portland increased their lead to 5-2. Providence would have three more power play opportunities throughout the period but where unable to take advantage of the numerous chances. As the final horn sounded Portland would prevail, ending the Bruin’s six-game winning streak by a final score of 5-2. Portland outshot Providence 35-27.

TARDIF AND MACDERMID SENT BACK TO PROVIDENCE

BOSTON BRUINS ASSIGN JAMIE TARDIF TO PROVIDENCE; LANE MACDERMID JOINS
PROVIDENCE ON CONDITIONING LOAN

BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced
today, February 11, that forward Jamie Tardif has been assigned to the
Providence Bruins and forward Lane MacDermid has joined Providence on a
conditioning loan (American Hockey League).

Tardif made his NHL debut this season on Saturday, February 2 during
Boston’s 1-0 win over Toronto and has played in two games this season
for Boston, averaging 4:55 of ice time. The 28-year-old forward leads
the P-Bruins in goals with 21 and is second in points with 30 through 39
games.

The 6’0″, 205-pound native of Welland, Ontario was originally drafted by
the Calgary Flames in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2003 NHL
Entry Draft. He was signed by the Bruins as an unrestricted free agent on July 5, 2011.

MacDermid has skated in three games for Boston this season with 10 penalty minutes and averaging 3:34 of ice time. The forward has three
goals, two assists and 73 penalty minutes in 32 games with Providence this year. MacDermid was drafted by Boston in the fourth round (112th overall) of
the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He was signed by Boston to a one-year contract on July 11, 2012.

KEVIN HARRIMAN

P-BRUINS CHANGE DATES

PROVIDENCE BRUINS GAME ON FRIDAY RESCHEDULED

Game rescheduled for Monday, February 11 at The Dunk

Providence, RI – The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that Friday’s game (February 8) versus the Portland Pirates at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center has been rescheduled due to the threat of inclement weather. For the safety of our fans, staff and players the game has been rescheduled to Monday, February 11, 2013 at 7:05 p.m. at The Dunk.