P-Bruins Add Downey, Member of Calder Cup Winning Squad
August 19, 2011
The Providence Bruins, entering their 20th season in the American Hockey League, announced today that former Providence Bruin Aaron Downey will participate in the Alumni Game on November 13 at the Dunkin' Donuts Center.
Downey, a native Shelburne, Ontario native, spent four seasons with the Providence Bruins from 1997 to 2000 and split the 2006-07 campaign between Montreal (NHL) and Providence. During the 1998-99 season, he recorded a career-high 10 goals and 22 points en route to winning the franchises first ever Calder Cup Trophy. In 215 career games with Providence, the forward recorded 21 goals, 26 assists and 1,059 penalty minutes.
The 6'0", 200 lb. right wing saw time in 243 NHL games with the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings. In 2007-08, Downey won the Stanley Cup with Detroit. He finished his professional hockey career the following year in 2009, splitting the season with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) and Red Wings.
Over the next month, the Providence Bruins will continue to unveil the roster of players to return to Providence for the November 13 Alumni Game.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
Friday, August 19, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Providence Signs Notre Dame Player
Providence Adds Former Fighting Irish Standout Ridderwall
August 18, 2011
The Providence Bruins, entering their 20th season in the American Hockey League, announced today that the club has signed forward Calle Ridderwall to an AHL contract. Per club policy, the financial terms of the deal will not be disclosed.
A native of Stockholm, Sweden, Ridderwall is a four-year product of the University of Notre Dame. As an alternate captain in 2010-11, Ridderwall recorded 16 goals and nine assists for 25 points. The 6'0", 193-pound forward led the Fighting Irish in scoring in 2009-10 with a career-high 19 goals and 27 points.
Notre Dame's most valuable player in 2008-09, he recorded a career-high 32 points and led the team with 17 goals. The 23-year-old finished his collegiate career with 91 points on 57 goals and 34 assists.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
August 18, 2011
The Providence Bruins, entering their 20th season in the American Hockey League, announced today that the club has signed forward Calle Ridderwall to an AHL contract. Per club policy, the financial terms of the deal will not be disclosed.
A native of Stockholm, Sweden, Ridderwall is a four-year product of the University of Notre Dame. As an alternate captain in 2010-11, Ridderwall recorded 16 goals and nine assists for 25 points. The 6'0", 193-pound forward led the Fighting Irish in scoring in 2009-10 with a career-high 19 goals and 27 points.
Notre Dame's most valuable player in 2008-09, he recorded a career-high 32 points and led the team with 17 goals. The 23-year-old finished his collegiate career with 91 points on 57 goals and 34 assists.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Former Providence College Star Signed
PROVIDENCE INKS MacKINNON
July 29, 2011
The Providence Bruins, entering their 20th season in the American Hockey League, announced today that the club has signed forward Kyle MacKinnon to an AHL contract. Per club policy, the financial terms of these deals will not be disclosed.
MacKinnon, a native of Walnut, California, made his professional debut with Providence on April 1, 2011 against Connecticut. The 6'0", 200-pound center skated in five contests for the P-Bruins, recording three points. He notched his first professional point, an assist on April 2 at Worcester and his first professional goal on April 9 at Springfield.
The 23-year-old is a four-year product of Providence College. As a co-captain in 2010-11, MacKinnon led the Friars in goals scored for the second consecutive year and recorded a career-high 14 goals in 2010-11. He finished his collegiate career with 71 points on 37 goals and 34 assists.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
July 29, 2011
The Providence Bruins, entering their 20th season in the American Hockey League, announced today that the club has signed forward Kyle MacKinnon to an AHL contract. Per club policy, the financial terms of these deals will not be disclosed.
MacKinnon, a native of Walnut, California, made his professional debut with Providence on April 1, 2011 against Connecticut. The 6'0", 200-pound center skated in five contests for the P-Bruins, recording three points. He notched his first professional point, an assist on April 2 at Worcester and his first professional goal on April 9 at Springfield.
The 23-year-old is a four-year product of Providence College. As a co-captain in 2010-11, MacKinnon led the Friars in goals scored for the second consecutive year and recorded a career-high 14 goals in 2010-11. He finished his collegiate career with 71 points on 37 goals and 34 assists.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
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