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12/29 - Providence Bruins vs Springfield Falcons - 2nd Period Recap:

After a rather tame first period, the second period started off rather quickly, as Camper scored his second of the game, just 50 seconds into the period.  Joe Morrow was able to keep the puck in on the blue line, and he rocketed a slapshot from the point which Camper was able to get his stick to.  Just 39 seconds following Camper’s second goal, the Falcons got on the board as Jake Hansen scored his 7th of the season, depositing the rebound from Darryl Boyce’s original shot.  Jean-Francois Jacques was given the secondary assist on the play.  2 minutes later, Springfield was able to tie the game as Frederic St. Denis took a shot which deflected off the stick of Mike Moore then off the ice and over Svedberg’s shoulder.  Spencer Machacek and Tim Miller assisted on St. Denis’ seventh of the season.  The @AHLBruins would regain the lead converting on their first powerplay of the game.  Florek was the recipient of some great passing by Camper and then by Craig Cunningham.  The goal was Florek’s, 8th of the season.  Springfield finished with 14 shots for the period, as the @AHLBruins had 7.  After 2 periods, shots were 19-12 in favor of the Falcons.

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12/29 Providence Bruins vs Springfield Falcons - First Period Recap:

Coming into Sunday afternoon’s matchup having played last night, both teams struggled to find their rhythm offensively.  It took ten minutes for the game to get going though as Camper got his sixth goal of the season, batting in a rebound from the Seth Griffith shot.  Zach Trotman also recorded an assist on the play, less than 24 hours after making his NHL debut.  Svedberg stopped all 5 shots he faced in the period.

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David Warsofsky poses with the puck he scored his first NHL goal with. #nhlbruins

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#ItAllStartsHere

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I woke up in Adirondack, went to pregame skate this morning, came out and coach told me I had to head back to the hotel and get my stuff ready in case I got the call-up today. So I went back, kind of rushed, got the stuff packed and then I ended up getting called up at about 12:30. Took an hour for us to find a way to get from Glens Falls up to Ottawa. Ended up taking a cab about four and a half hours to the border, got in a car service up there and got to the rink about five minutes before warm-ups started. So it’s been a whirlwind it still kind of seems a little surreal.

-Zach Trotman, on his experience before playing in his first NHL game in Ottawa on December 28

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12/28 P-Bruins vs Adirondack - Game Recap

The #PBruins fell to the Adirondack Phantoms 3-1 Saturday evening at the Glens Falls Civic Center.  Craig Cunningham scored the lone #PBruins goal, while Malcolm Subban recorded 24 saves in the loss.

Playing with only five defensemen tonight, due to call-ups earlier in the day, the #PBruins put pressure on the Phantoms early with two clean breakaways.   Both chances were denied by Phantoms net minder Carsen Chubak, but #PBruins broke through at the 7:47 mark for the first goal of the game following a delayed penalty call.  With Subban on the bench for the extra attacker, the #PBruins controlled the puck and Carter Camper located an open Cunningham who one-timed the shot past Chubak from the slot.  It was Cunningham’s 11th goal of the season, while Tommy Cross got the second assist on the play.  #PBruins led 1-0 going into the first intermission.

Adirondack answered back in the second period as Kyle Flanagan scored a power play goal at the 4:13 mark, tying the game up at 1-1.  It was Flanagan’s third goal of the season with Ben Holmstrom and Mark Alt assisting on the play.  Following the goal, the #PBruins had a great opportunity with a 5-on-3 man advantage, but Chubak made some great saves to keep the game tied.  With 19 seconds left in the period, the Phantoms converted their second power play goal of the game, as Jason Akeson found the back of the net off a shot from the left circle for his seventh goal of the season.  Brandon Manning and Kris Newbury picked up the assists on the goal as Adirondack led 2-1 going into the second intermission.

Once again the #PBruins were hurt by penalties as Adirondack capitalized with their third power play goal of the game at the 12:18 mark of the third period.  Brandon Alderson slid the puck under a sprawling Subban, for his fifth goal of the season giving the Phantoms a 3-1 lead.  Alt and Flanagan recorded the assists as Adirondack went onto the 3-1 victory.  

Subban stopped 24 of 27 shots for the #PBruins, while Chubak finished with 38 saves for the Phantoms.  #PBruins went 0-for-4 on the power play and 4-for-7 on the penalty kill.

#PBruins continues its five game road trip Sunday against the Springfield Falcons at 3:00pm.  The #PBruins wrap up their road trip Tuesday in Manchester against the Monarchs at 7:00pm before returning home to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Friday, January 3 at 7:05pm against the Worcester Sharks.  The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a poster courtesy of J & R Marketing.  For tickets to this game or any other #PBruins home games visit www.providencebruins.com.

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12/28 #PBruins vs Adirondack - 2nd Period Recap:

#PBruins began the second period as they did the first, putting pressure on the Phantoms net and keeping the puck in their zone.  The momentum was halted as Ben Youds went to the box for holding.  Kyle Flanagan converted the powerplay goal for the Phantoms, tying the game up at 1-1, just 4:13 into the period.  Ben Holmstrom assisted on the goal.  Following the goal, the #PBruins were given a great opportunity to score on an extended 5 on 3 man advantage, but Chubak was able to make some great saves and keep the game tied.  With 19 seconds left in the period, the Phantoms were able to convert their second powerplay goal of the game, as Jason Akeson was able to find the net on the shot from the left circle.  End of the second, #PBruins trailed 2-1 and were outshooting the Phantoms, 29-13.

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12/28 - #PBruins vs Adirondack Phantoms: 1st Period Review

Playing with only 5 defensemen tonight, the #PBruins knew that they would have to put a maximum effort into tonight’s game.  The #PBruins put the pressure on the Phantoms early, having two clean breakaways that were denied by Carsen Chubak within the first 5 minutes of the game.  The #PBruins would breakthrough Chubak following a delayed penalty call.  With Subban on the bench, and an extra attacker on the ice, the #PBruins controlled the puck and Carter Camper was able to locate an open Cunningham who one-timed the shot past Chubak in the slot.  It was Cunningham’s 11th goal of the season.  Tommy Cross also got an assist on the play.  The rest of the period was tightly contested, with chances for both teams.  Shots finished at 12-5 in favor of the #PBruins

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12/28 P-Bruins vs Adirondack Phantoms

The Providence Bruins will face off against the Adirondack Phantoms in one hour.  Follow all the action on our Twitter account, @AHLBruins

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Niklas Svedberg loosens up this morning at pregame skate after earning his first NHL recall #nhlbruins

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B's Recall Goaltender Niklas Svedberg from Providence

Boston, MA - Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today, December 27, that the club has recalled goaltender Niklas Svedberg from Providence (American Hockey League). Svedberg joined the team Friday and will be eligible to play in Friday’s game against the Ottawa Senators.

To read the full release, click the link above or here.

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Niklas Svedberg Recalled by the Boston Bruins

Niklas Svedberg has been recalled by the Boston Bruins.  In 20 games this season, Svedberg has compiled a 11-5-3 record, with a 2.91 GAA and .907 save percentage.  Svedberg recorded his first shutout of the season last night in Providence's 4-0 win over Worcester

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12/26/13 vs Worcester: Game Review

The Providence Bruins defeated the Worcester Sharks Thursday night by the score of 4-0 at the DCU Center.  Carter Camper, Scott Campbell, Anthony Camara, and Seth Griffith scored the goals for Providence.  Niklas Svedberg recorded 34 saves in the game for his first shutout of the season. Coming into the game following the holiday break, both teams were looking for some energy.  Bobby Robins and Sena Acolaste got both teams going as they exchanged punches just a minute and half into the game.  The P-Bruins seemed to rally the most following the fight, as Camper controlled a loose puck off the wall and wristed it by Troy Grosenick for the opening goal just two minutes after the fight.  The P-Bruins would extend their lead as Campbell scored shorthanded on a breakaway with two minutes remaining in the period.  Shots after the first were, 14-9 in favor of Providence. Being down by two after the first, Worcester put the pressure on Providence early on.  It was Svedberg and his defense that held on strong to weather the storm.  It was the defense that helped the P-Bruins score their third goal of the game.  Off the rush Camara passed the puck to Cunningham as he entered the zone.  Grosenick stopped the initial shot by Cunningham, but Camara slotted the puck home into the empty net.  Following the third goal, the Rob Flick was given a game-misconduct following his fight with Curt Gogol.  The P-Bruins continued to defend and kill off penalties the rest of the period, with Svedberg having to make some difficult saves.  After two, the shots were 24-23 in favor of Providence. The third period was a complete domination by Providence.  The P-Bruins controlled the puck and played sound defensive hockey with the three goal lead.  The 13:02 in the game, the P-Bruins converted their first PP of the game as Griffith slotted home his seventh of the season, as Cunningham and Camper assisted on the play.  Niklas Svedberg shut door to earn his 11th win of the season. Svedberg finished with 34 saves for the P-Bruins, while Grosenick finished with 28 for the Sharks.  Providence went 1-for-5 on the power play and was 6-for-6 on the penalty kill.

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12/26/13 vs Worcester: 2nd Period Review

Being down by two after the first, Worcester put the pressure on Providence early on.  It was Svedberg and his defense that held on strong to weather the storm.  It was the defense that helped the P-Bruins score their third goal of the game.  Off the rush Camara passed the puck to Cunningham as he entered the zone.  Grosenick stopped the initial shot by Cunningham, but Camara slotted the puck home into the empty net.  Following the third goal, the Rob Flick was given a game-misconduct following his fight with Curt Gogol.  The P-Bruins continued to defend and kill off penalties the rest of the period, with Svedberg having to make some difficult saves.  After two, the shots were 24-23 in favor of Providence

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P-Bruins Lead 2-0 After First Period

Coming into the game following the holiday break, both teams were looking for some energy.  Bobby Robins and Sena Acolaste got both teams going as they exchanged punches just a minute and half into the game.  The P-Bruins seemed to rally the most following the fight, as Camper controlled a loose puck off the wall and wristed it by Troy Grosenick for the opening goal just two minutes after the fight.  The P-Bruins would extend their lead as Campbell scored shorthanded on a breakaway with two minutes remaining in the period.  Shots after the first were, 14-9 in favor of Providence.

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ECQF: Providence Bruins vs Hershey Bears Weekend Recap

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The Providence Bruins, who finished the regular season first overall in the AHL (50-21-0-5) with 105 points and with the Atlantic Division title, opened the postseason on Friday night versus the Hershey Bears (36-31-3-6, 81 PTS) in their first playoff game since 2009. The Bruins last playoff run was cut short as they dropped Game Five of the Calder Cup semifinals to the Bears on Memorial Day in 2009. 

The Bears struck three times on the man-advantage in Friday’s series opener en route to a 5-2 win. Hershey’s special teams thrived as they scored on their first three power plays and finished the night with 50% success rate. After taking a 4-0 lead through the second period, Jamie Tardif and Christian Hanson brought the Bruins within two goals, cutting the deficit in half. However, it proved to be too little, too late as the Bears’ Michael Latta created a turnover in the neutral zone on a late Bruins power play and found the empty net to give the Bears a 5-2 lead with seven seconds left. 

The Bruins wouldn’t go down without a fight on Sunday as they battled back from three one-goal Hershey leads. By sending 58 shots on Philipp Grubauer (previous season high was 52 on 12/2) the Bruins were able to battle back from each of the Bears’ leads with goals from Graham Mink, Carter Camper and Chris Bourque. The Bruins took their first lead of the game and the series with 6:42 to play in the third when Mink scored his second goal of the game and series. However, with just 1:29 remaining in regulation and a sixth attacker, Hershey’s Joey Crabb tied the game 4-4. In a controversial call just 1:17 into the 20-minute overtime period, an icing call was waived off and Garnet Exelby was subsequently called for high sticking. The Bears were able to capitalize for their fifth power play goal of the series as Jon DiSalvatore got the game-winner 3:05 into overtime.