Justin Courtnall Heads Back to South Carolina
December 5, 2012
The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that the club has swapped players with the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL). Justin Courtnall has been returned on loaned to South Carolina and Tyler Randell has been reassigned to Providence.
Courtnall was recalled from loan to South Carolina on November 23 and skated in one game for the Bruins. The left wing was originally loaned to South Carolina on October 5. In five games with the Stingrays this season, Courtnall has gone 0-0-0 and tallied 20 penalty minutes. A native of Victoria, BC, Courtnall spent the last three years at Boston University. As an assistant captain in 2011-12, Courtnall recorded a collegiate-high seven points on four goals and three assists. The 6'3", 210-pound forward is the son of former Bruins forward Geoff Courtnall, and the nephew of Russ Courtnall, veterans of 17 and 16 year NHL careers respectively.
Originally drafted by Tampa Bay in the seventh day of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, the 23-year-old finished his collegiate career with 13 points and 104 penalty minutes.
Randell, a sixth round Boston selection in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, is 2-1-3 and has recorded a team-high 36 penalty minutes in 19 games with the Stingrays. After four seasons in the OHL with Belleville and Kitchener, Randell made his professional debut with Providence in the 2011-12 season. After 30 games, in which he went 2-0-2 and recorded 45 penalty minutes, he was reassigned by Boston to the Kitchener Rangers (OHL).
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Tommy Cross Back With Providence
Defenseman Led South Carolina in Scoring
November 28, 2012
The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that the Boston Bruins have reassigned Tommy Cross to Providence from the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL).
Cross skated in 22 games for the Stingrays since being assigned on October 11. The 6'3", 210-pound defenseman led the team in scoring with 17 points on six goals and 11 assists.
Cross, a four-year product of Boston College, joined Providence at the end of the 2011-12 season for two games. Boston's second round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft won two NCAA Championships while at Boston College.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
November 28, 2012
The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that the Boston Bruins have reassigned Tommy Cross to Providence from the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL).
Cross skated in 22 games for the Stingrays since being assigned on October 11. The 6'3", 210-pound defenseman led the team in scoring with 17 points on six goals and 11 assists.
Cross, a four-year product of Boston College, joined Providence at the end of the 2011-12 season for two games. Boston's second round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft won two NCAA Championships while at Boston College.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
Friday, November 23, 2012
Justin Courtnall Called Up From ECHL
Courtnall Will Join Team on Road Trip
November 23, 2012
The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that the club has recalled forward Justin Courtnall from the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL). Courtnall will travel with the team to St. John's for the games on Saturday and Sunday.
The left wing was reassigned to South Carolina on October 5, 2012. In five games with the Stingrays, Courtnall has gone scoreless and tallied 20 penalty minutes. A native of Victoria, BC, Courtnall spent the last three years at Boston University. As an assistant captain in 2011-12, Courtnall recorded a collegiate-high seven points on four goals and three assists.
The 6'3", 210-pound forward is the son of former Bruins forward Geoff Courtnall, and the nephew of Russ Courtnall, veterans of 17 and 16 year NHL careers respectively.
Originally drafted by Tampa Bay in the seventh day of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, the 23-year-old finished his collegiate career with 13 points and 104 penalty minutes.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
November 23, 2012
The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that the club has recalled forward Justin Courtnall from the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL). Courtnall will travel with the team to St. John's for the games on Saturday and Sunday.
The left wing was reassigned to South Carolina on October 5, 2012. In five games with the Stingrays, Courtnall has gone scoreless and tallied 20 penalty minutes. A native of Victoria, BC, Courtnall spent the last three years at Boston University. As an assistant captain in 2011-12, Courtnall recorded a collegiate-high seven points on four goals and three assists.
The 6'3", 210-pound forward is the son of former Bruins forward Geoff Courtnall, and the nephew of Russ Courtnall, veterans of 17 and 16 year NHL careers respectively.
Originally drafted by Tampa Bay in the seventh day of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, the 23-year-old finished his collegiate career with 13 points and 104 penalty minutes.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Alden Hirschfeld Called Up From ECHL
Hirschfeld Recalled by Providence
Forward Skated in 15 Games for South Carolina
November 14, 2012
The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that forward Alden Hirschfeld has been recalled from the South Carolina Stingrays, Providence's ECHL affiliate.
The Sylvania, Ohio native was released from the P-Bruins Training Camp on October 5 and reassigned to South Carolina. In 15 games with the Stingrays, Hirschfeld has tallied seven points on four goals and three assists.
Hirschfeld, 24, is a four-year product of Miami University (Ohio) where he recorded 70 points on 35 goals and 35 assists. As a team tri-captain in 2011-12, the 6'1", 206-pound forward was one of only three players who skated in all 41 games for the RedHawks. He scored a collegiate-best 12 goals and 14 assists for 26 points during his junior season.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
Forward Skated in 15 Games for South Carolina
November 14, 2012
The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that forward Alden Hirschfeld has been recalled from the South Carolina Stingrays, Providence's ECHL affiliate.
The Sylvania, Ohio native was released from the P-Bruins Training Camp on October 5 and reassigned to South Carolina. In 15 games with the Stingrays, Hirschfeld has tallied seven points on four goals and three assists.
Hirschfeld, 24, is a four-year product of Miami University (Ohio) where he recorded 70 points on 35 goals and 35 assists. As a team tri-captain in 2011-12, the 6'1", 206-pound forward was one of only three players who skated in all 41 games for the RedHawks. He scored a collegiate-best 12 goals and 14 assists for 26 points during his junior season.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
It’s About Time
November 5, 2012Thomas Chace Jr.
Coach Bruce Cassidy said that “It was good to finally
smile” after the teams fourth home game.
In previous home contests the Bruins came out flying but hit posts or
missed chances to open up an early lead to get the home crowd going. Sunday, it happened like it was scripted.
The P-Bruins big line started and tough guy Bobby Robins
scored just 22 seconds into the game.
Robins on his line with Christian Hanson and Lane MacDermid had zero
points for the season. The first period
was a fast skating, energy charged period for Providence as they outshot the
IceCaps 14-5.
Despite the addition of AHL leading scorer, Chris
Bourque, and some highly prized rookies like Ryan Spooner, the Bruins have
struggled out of the gate. The last two
seasons, goals were few and far between and this year was supposed to be different. I believe it will be, and perhaps getting
goals from the physical line will loosen the boys up a little.
The second period was similar to the first with the
Bruins getting a goal from Carter Camper with helpers from Bourque and
Spooner. The 2-0 lead was gained on the
power-play, another big problem last year.
The power-play last year was ranked 30th in the 30 team
league and now is ranked 7th in this early part of the regular
season. Half of the teams 18 goals have
come on the power-play. Clearly, the
team needs to improve their five on five play.
The final goal was scored by MacDermid with assists to
line mates, Robins and Hanson. These
three had no points coming in but left with 5 points and a big win. It was a great day for the big guys. Coach Cassidy explained, “It’s always a bonus
when guys who don’t historically score, do score, and it gives us a big
lift. The guys love Bobby Robins on this
team, to see him score it counts a little bit more.” The game was not too physical, so Robins was
not going to find any willing combatants to attempt the Gordie Howe hat trick.
Robins explained that “We wanted to get off to a good
start and set the tone and get in early on the fore check. We were doing the right things on the fore
check and the puck found its way into the net.
It felt good to have the whole line contribute today.”
MacDermid was happy and explained “We got off to a good
start with the goal and tried to set the tone physically. The whole team played
well tonight and we pushed the puck and fore checked well.
Whenever we chip in offensively, it’s a bonus, and the guys could build off
that.”
Rookie goaltender Niklas Svedberg improved his record to
3-1 and got his first professional shutout while lowering his GAA to 2.01. Expected starter Michael Hutchinson has been
supplanted for now but will get his opportunities when Providence starts
playing three games in three nights over the weekends.
It felt good to get a home win and maybe now the
Providence club can stop holding their sticks so tight and start meeting their
expectations. I believe it is just a
matter of time and perhaps the big guys yesterday showed that it’s not as hard
as they have been making it for themselves.
Solid goaltending, balanced scoring, some physical play, and good
coaching should lead Providence to more goals and wins. It’s about time.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Opening Night is Here
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Providence Makes Last Cuts Before Opener
Final Roster Reduced to 24
 October 12, 2012The Providence Bruins, entering their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced yesterday that the Boston Bruins have reassigned three players to the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL). The Providence Bruins also announced that they have released one player from his tryout agreement. Cross, a four-year product of Boston College, joined Providence at the end of the 2011-12 season for two games. Boston's second round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft won two NCAA Championships while at Boston College. 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. In addition, the Providence Bruins have released forward Kelsey Wilson from his tryout agreement. The group of 14 forwards includes Chris Bourque, Carter Camper, Jordan Caron, Craig Cunningham, Justin Florek, Christian Hanson, Jared Knight, Lane MacDermid, Kyle MacKinnon, Bobby Robins, Max Sauvé, Ryan Spooner, Jamie Tardif, and Trent Whitfield. The defensive unit is made up of Matt Bartkowski, Ryan Button, Colby Cohen, Garnet Exelby, Torey Krug, Kevan Miller, Zach Trotman and David Warsofsky. Between the pipes are Michael Hutchinson and Niklas Svedberg. Opening Night is Tonight Friday October 12th, vs. the Manchester Monarchs. The Monarchs are the AHL affiliate of the Stanley Cup Champion, Los Angeles Kings. *Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com |
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Saturday, October 6, 2012
Providence Releases Seven Players
P-Bruins Training Camp Roster Reduced to 28
October 5, 2012
The Providence Bruins, entering their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that the club has released seven players from training camp.
Forwards Matthew Pistilli, Alden Hirschfeld and Justin Courtnall leave Providence after appearing in two preseason games for the P-Bruins on Wednesday and Friday. Pistilli, who was at camp on a PTO, will report to the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL. Hirschfeld and Courtnall, who signed AHL contracts with Providence over the summer, will also report to South Carolina.
The club also released three defensemen. Art Bidlevskii, Ryan Lowery and Damon Kipp have all been released from their tryout agreements and will join Pistilli, Hirschfeld and Courtnall in South Carolina.
Goaltender Shawn Hunwick, a late invite to Providence's training camp, has also been released from his tryout agreement and will report to South Carolina.
Providence's training camp roster is now comprised of 28 players, including 16 forwards, nine defensemen and three goaltenders.
The group of 16 forwards includes Chris Bourque, Carter Camper, Jordan Caron, Craig Cunningham, Justin Florek, Christian Hanson, Jared Knight, Lane MacDermid, Kyle MacKinnon, Tyler Randell, Bobby Robins, Max Sauvé, Ryan Spooner, Jamie Tardif, Trent Whitfield and Kelsey Wilson. Pistilli and Wilson were in Providence on tryout agreements.
The defensive unit is made up of Matt Bartkowski, Ryan Button, Colby Cohen, Tommy Cross, Garnet Exelby, Torey Krug, Kevan Miller, Zach Trotman and David Warsofsky. Bidlevskii, Kipp and Lowery were at camp on tryouts as well.
Still between the pipes are Michael Hutchinson, Adam Morrison and Niklas Svedberg.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
October 5, 2012
The Providence Bruins, entering their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that the club has released seven players from training camp.
Forwards Matthew Pistilli, Alden Hirschfeld and Justin Courtnall leave Providence after appearing in two preseason games for the P-Bruins on Wednesday and Friday. Pistilli, who was at camp on a PTO, will report to the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL. Hirschfeld and Courtnall, who signed AHL contracts with Providence over the summer, will also report to South Carolina.
The club also released three defensemen. Art Bidlevskii, Ryan Lowery and Damon Kipp have all been released from their tryout agreements and will join Pistilli, Hirschfeld and Courtnall in South Carolina.
Goaltender Shawn Hunwick, a late invite to Providence's training camp, has also been released from his tryout agreement and will report to South Carolina.
Providence's training camp roster is now comprised of 28 players, including 16 forwards, nine defensemen and three goaltenders.
The group of 16 forwards includes Chris Bourque, Carter Camper, Jordan Caron, Craig Cunningham, Justin Florek, Christian Hanson, Jared Knight, Lane MacDermid, Kyle MacKinnon, Tyler Randell, Bobby Robins, Max Sauvé, Ryan Spooner, Jamie Tardif, Trent Whitfield and Kelsey Wilson. Pistilli and Wilson were in Providence on tryout agreements.
The defensive unit is made up of Matt Bartkowski, Ryan Button, Colby Cohen, Tommy Cross, Garnet Exelby, Torey Krug, Kevan Miller, Zach Trotman and David Warsofsky. Bidlevskii, Kipp and Lowery were at camp on tryouts as well.
Still between the pipes are Michael Hutchinson, Adam Morrison and Niklas Svedberg.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
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