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Monday, January 21, 2013
Roster Moves Again in Providence
Warsofsky Back, Johnson Up
January 20, 2013
Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today, January 20, that defenseman David Warsofsky has been assigned to the Providence Bruins (American Hockey League) and defenseman Aaron Johnson has completed his conditioning stint with Providence and has rejoined the Boston Bruins.
Johnson joined Providence on a conditioning loan on January 17, and skated in two games with the P-Bruins, recording an assist and two penalty minutes. The defenseman signed by Boston to a one-year, two-way contract through the 2012-13 season on July 18, 2012. The 6'1," 204-pound native of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia skated in games with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2011-12, registering three goals and setting NHL career highs with 13 assists and 16 points, while collecting 26 penalty minutes. For his career, Johnson has played in 281 NHL games with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders, tallying 17 goals and 45 assists for 62 total points, with 217 penalty minutes. The Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia native was selected by Columbus in the third round (85th overall) of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
Warsofksy, a 5'9," 170-pound defenseman from Marshfield, MA, recently participated in the Boston Bruins Training Camp and was listed on an NHL Opening Night roster for the first time in his career. Before joining Boston, he played 30 games for the Providence Bruins in his second full season with the AHL affiliate, recording 2-7=9 totals, and he is currently tied for second among P-Bruins defensemen in points. In his first full season with
Providence in 2011-12, Warsofsky led team defensemen with 29 points (5-24) and was sixth overall in the PBruins scoring race. He was signed by Boston to a three-year entry-level contract on March 24, 2011, and appeared in 10 games for Providence, recording three assists and six penalty minutes. Prior to beginning his professional career, Warsofsky played three seasons from 2008-11 with the Boston University Terriers, where he won the National Championship in 2009. He was selected by St. Louis in the fourth round (95th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, and was acquired by Boston in exchange for Vladimir Sobotka on June 26, 2010.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
January 20, 2013
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Johnson joined Providence on a conditioning loan on January 17, and skated in two games with the P-Bruins, recording an assist and two penalty minutes. The defenseman signed by Boston to a one-year, two-way contract through the 2012-13 season on July 18, 2012. The 6'1," 204-pound native of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia skated in games with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2011-12, registering three goals and setting NHL career highs with 13 assists and 16 points, while collecting 26 penalty minutes. For his career, Johnson has played in 281 NHL games with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders, tallying 17 goals and 45 assists for 62 total points, with 217 penalty minutes. The Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia native was selected by Columbus in the third round (85th overall) of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
Warsofksy, a 5'9," 170-pound defenseman from Marshfield, MA, recently participated in the Boston Bruins Training Camp and was listed on an NHL Opening Night roster for the first time in his career. Before joining Boston, he played 30 games for the Providence Bruins in his second full season with the AHL affiliate, recording 2-7=9 totals, and he is currently tied for second among P-Bruins defensemen in points. In his first full season with
Providence in 2011-12, Warsofsky led team defensemen with 29 points (5-24) and was sixth overall in the PBruins scoring race. He was signed by Boston to a three-year entry-level contract on March 24, 2011, and appeared in 10 games for Providence, recording three assists and six penalty minutes. Prior to beginning his professional career, Warsofsky played three seasons from 2008-11 with the Boston University Terriers, where he won the National Championship in 2009. He was selected by St. Louis in the fourth round (95th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, and was acquired by Boston in exchange for Vladimir Sobotka on June 26, 2010.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
Friday, January 18, 2013
Another Pair of Providence Roster Changes
Justin Courtnall
Recalled on January 9th, Forward Skated in Two Games
January 18, 2013
The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that forward Justin Courtnall has been returned on loan to the South Carolina Stingrays.
Courtnall was recalled from loan to South Carolina on January 9 and skated in two games for the Bruins. With South Carolina, the forward has skated in 18 games, and has totaled four points (2g, 2a) and 36 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.
Wes O'Neill
Defenseman Skated in Two Games for Providence
The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that defenseman Wes O'Neill has been released from his PTO.
O'Neill was signed to a PTO on January 12. The defenseman skated in two games for the Bruins, recording one goal and a +1 rating. Prior to joining the Bruins, O'Neill skated in 37 games for the Toledo Walleye (ECHL).
O'Neil skated in 37 games with the Toledo Walleye (ECHL) this season, registering 20 points and 56 penalty minutes. The sixth-year pro has spent time in various hockey cities including, Lake Erie (AHL), Johnstown (ECHL), Colorado (NHL), Kalamazoo (ECHL) and Bridgeport (AHL). The 6'4", 218-pound defenseman was originally drafted 115th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Since turning pro in 2007, he has skated in 298 professional games, including five games with the Colorado Avalanche. Prior to turning pro, he spent four years on the blue line for the University of Notre Dame.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
Recalled on January 9th, Forward Skated in Two Games
January 18, 2013
The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that forward Justin Courtnall has been returned on loan to the South Carolina Stingrays.
Courtnall was recalled from loan to South Carolina on January 9 and skated in two games for the Bruins. With South Carolina, the forward has skated in 18 games, and has totaled four points (2g, 2a) and 36 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.
Wes O'Neill
Defenseman Skated in Two Games for Providence
The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that defenseman Wes O'Neill has been released from his PTO.
O'Neill was signed to a PTO on January 12. The defenseman skated in two games for the Bruins, recording one goal and a +1 rating. Prior to joining the Bruins, O'Neill skated in 37 games for the Toledo Walleye (ECHL).
O'Neil skated in 37 games with the Toledo Walleye (ECHL) this season, registering 20 points and 56 penalty minutes. The sixth-year pro has spent time in various hockey cities including, Lake Erie (AHL), Johnstown (ECHL), Colorado (NHL), Kalamazoo (ECHL) and Bridgeport (AHL). The 6'4", 218-pound defenseman was originally drafted 115th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Since turning pro in 2007, he has skated in 298 professional games, including five games with the Colorado Avalanche. Prior to turning pro, he spent four years on the blue line for the University of Notre Dame.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
Host Providence Has Three Players Selected
Three Providence All-Stars Named
January 17, 2013
The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that Niklas Svedberg and Chris Bourque have been selected to represent the team at the 2013 Dunkin' Donuts AHL All-Star Classic, to be held in Providence January 27 and 28. Trent Whitfield was also selected to captain the Eastern Conference All-Star team.
Svedberg, a first-year pro from Sollentuna, Sweden has appeared in 23 games for the Providence Bruins this season. In 1342:22 minutes played, the 6'1", 176-pound goaltender has recorded a 15-6-1-1 record and compiled a .920 save percentage and 2.46 goals-against-average.
Bourque, who is currently attending Boston's Training Camp, leads the P-Bruins in scoring with 20 points on eight goals and a team-high 20 assists. The Boston, Massachusetts native is in his first season with the Bruins after being acquired from Washington in exchange for Zach Hamill on May 26, 2012. The 5'8", 180-pound forward led the AHL in scoring last season with the Hershey Bears, scoring a career-high 93-points.
Whitfield has spent part of each of his 15 professional seasons in the American Hockey League, including the last four with Providence. The 35-year-old native of Alameda, Sask., has played 769 career AHL games and is a four-time 20-goal scorer, totaling 240 goals and 343 assists for 583 points with Portland (1998-2005), Peoria (2005-09) and Providence (2009- ). Originally drafted by Boston in 1996, Whitfield has also skated in 194 career NHL games with the Bruins, St. Louis, the New York Rangers and Washington.
Whitfield, who made his only previous AHL All-Star Classic appearance in 2003, will captain the Eastern Conference AHL All-Stars.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
January 17, 2013
The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that Niklas Svedberg and Chris Bourque have been selected to represent the team at the 2013 Dunkin' Donuts AHL All-Star Classic, to be held in Providence January 27 and 28. Trent Whitfield was also selected to captain the Eastern Conference All-Star team.
Svedberg, a first-year pro from Sollentuna, Sweden has appeared in 23 games for the Providence Bruins this season. In 1342:22 minutes played, the 6'1", 176-pound goaltender has recorded a 15-6-1-1 record and compiled a .920 save percentage and 2.46 goals-against-average.
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Whitfield has spent part of each of his 15 professional seasons in the American Hockey League, including the last four with Providence. The 35-year-old native of Alameda, Sask., has played 769 career AHL games and is a four-time 20-goal scorer, totaling 240 goals and 343 assists for 583 points with Portland (1998-2005), Peoria (2005-09) and Providence (2009- ). Originally drafted by Boston in 1996, Whitfield has also skated in 194 career NHL games with the Bruins, St. Louis, the New York Rangers and Washington.
Whitfield, who made his only previous AHL All-Star Classic appearance in 2003, will captain the Eastern Conference AHL All-Stars.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
Boston Bruins Announce Roster Transactions
Chris Bourque Still in Boston
January 17, 2013
BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today, January 17, the following roster transactions: defenseman Matt Bartkowski and forward Ryan Spooner have been assigned to the Providence Bruins (American Hockey League), forward Jamie Tardif has been placed on waivers for purpose of assignment to Providence, and defenseman Aaron Johnson will join Providence on a conditioning loan.
Bartkowski, a 6’1,” 196-pound defenseman from Pittsburgh, PA, is in his third season with the Providence Bruins, after being signed by the Bruins to a one-year, two-way contract through the 2012-13 season on July 12, 2012. Before joining the Bruins for Training Camp, Bartkowski had recorded two goals and seven assists in 30 games for Providence this season. In 2011-12, he finished third among P-Bruins defensemen with 22 points, after beginning the season with Boston and appearing in three NHL games. For his AHL career, Bartkowski has played in 149 games with Providence, registering 10-44=54 totals and 119 penalty minutes. He has skated in nine NHL games with Boston, posting four penalty minutes. Bartkowski was drafted by the Florida Panthers in 2008 (7th round, 190th overall) and was acquired by Boston with Dennis Seidenberg in exchange for Byron Bitz, Craig Weller and Tampa Bay’s 2012 second-round pick (Alexander Petrovic) on March 3, 2012.
The 5’10,” 180-pound Spooner is in his first full season with the Providence Bruins and recently participated in his first Boston Bruins Training Camp. The Kanata, Ontario native has skated in 26 games with Providence this season, registering seven goals and 13 assists for 20 points, along with six penalty minutes. The 20-year-old is tied for second in plus-minus for the P-Bruins with a plus-five rating and is ranked third in points. He joined the Bruins’ AHL affiliate at the conclusion of his 2011-12 junior season with the Ontario Hockey League’s Sarnia Sting, recording 1-3=4 totals in five games. Through four OHL seasons with the Sting, Kingston Frontenacs and Peterborough Petes, Spooner notched 113-146=259 totals in 230 games, including 33 power-play goals. He was selected by Boston in the second round (45th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, and signed to a three-year entry-level contract on July 20, 2011.
Tardif, a 6’0,” 205-pound forward from Welland, Ontario, is in his second season with the Bruins organization. Prior to the Boston Bruins Training Camp, the right wing had skated in 32 games for the Providence Bruins this season, compiling 16 goals and seven assists for 23 points, along with 27 penalty minutes. Tardif currently leads all P-Bruins skaters in goals and is tied for sixth in the AHL. He is ranked second in points on the Providence roster behind Chris Bourque (28). In 2011-12, Tardif posted 15-15=30 totals with the P-Bruins. Prior to joining Providence, the AHL veteran spent five years in the Detroit Red Wings’ system from 2006-11 with the Grand Rapids Griffins. For his AHL career, Tardif has recorded 109-98=207 totals in 408 games. Drafted by Calgary in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Tardif was signed by Boston as an unrestricted free agent to a two-year contract on July 5, 2011.
Johnson was signed by Boston to a one-year, two-way contract through the 2012-13 season on July 18, 2012. The 6’1,” 204-pound defenseman skated in 56 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2011-12, registering three goals and setting NHL career highs with 13 assists and 16 points, while collecting 26 penalty minutes. For his career, Johnson has played in 281 NHL games with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders, tallying 17 goals and 45 assists for 62 total points, with 217 penalty minutes. The Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia native was selected by Columbus in the third round (85th overall) of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
*Information gathered from http://bruins.nhl.com
January 17, 2013
BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today, January 17, the following roster transactions: defenseman Matt Bartkowski and forward Ryan Spooner have been assigned to the Providence Bruins (American Hockey League), forward Jamie Tardif has been placed on waivers for purpose of assignment to Providence, and defenseman Aaron Johnson will join Providence on a conditioning loan.
Bartkowski, a 6’1,” 196-pound defenseman from Pittsburgh, PA, is in his third season with the Providence Bruins, after being signed by the Bruins to a one-year, two-way contract through the 2012-13 season on July 12, 2012. Before joining the Bruins for Training Camp, Bartkowski had recorded two goals and seven assists in 30 games for Providence this season. In 2011-12, he finished third among P-Bruins defensemen with 22 points, after beginning the season with Boston and appearing in three NHL games. For his AHL career, Bartkowski has played in 149 games with Providence, registering 10-44=54 totals and 119 penalty minutes. He has skated in nine NHL games with Boston, posting four penalty minutes. Bartkowski was drafted by the Florida Panthers in 2008 (7th round, 190th overall) and was acquired by Boston with Dennis Seidenberg in exchange for Byron Bitz, Craig Weller and Tampa Bay’s 2012 second-round pick (Alexander Petrovic) on March 3, 2012.
The 5’10,” 180-pound Spooner is in his first full season with the Providence Bruins and recently participated in his first Boston Bruins Training Camp. The Kanata, Ontario native has skated in 26 games with Providence this season, registering seven goals and 13 assists for 20 points, along with six penalty minutes. The 20-year-old is tied for second in plus-minus for the P-Bruins with a plus-five rating and is ranked third in points. He joined the Bruins’ AHL affiliate at the conclusion of his 2011-12 junior season with the Ontario Hockey League’s Sarnia Sting, recording 1-3=4 totals in five games. Through four OHL seasons with the Sting, Kingston Frontenacs and Peterborough Petes, Spooner notched 113-146=259 totals in 230 games, including 33 power-play goals. He was selected by Boston in the second round (45th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, and signed to a three-year entry-level contract on July 20, 2011.
Tardif, a 6’0,” 205-pound forward from Welland, Ontario, is in his second season with the Bruins organization. Prior to the Boston Bruins Training Camp, the right wing had skated in 32 games for the Providence Bruins this season, compiling 16 goals and seven assists for 23 points, along with 27 penalty minutes. Tardif currently leads all P-Bruins skaters in goals and is tied for sixth in the AHL. He is ranked second in points on the Providence roster behind Chris Bourque (28). In 2011-12, Tardif posted 15-15=30 totals with the P-Bruins. Prior to joining Providence, the AHL veteran spent five years in the Detroit Red Wings’ system from 2006-11 with the Grand Rapids Griffins. For his AHL career, Tardif has recorded 109-98=207 totals in 408 games. Drafted by Calgary in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Tardif was signed by Boston as an unrestricted free agent to a two-year contract on July 5, 2011.
Johnson was signed by Boston to a one-year, two-way contract through the 2012-13 season on July 18, 2012. The 6’1,” 204-pound defenseman skated in 56 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2011-12, registering three goals and setting NHL career highs with 13 assists and 16 points, while collecting 26 penalty minutes. For his career, Johnson has played in 281 NHL games with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders, tallying 17 goals and 45 assists for 62 total points, with 217 penalty minutes. The Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia native was selected by Columbus in the third round (85th overall) of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
*Information gathered from http://bruins.nhl.com
Monday, January 14, 2013
Training Camp Announced for Boston
Camp to Begin on Sunday January 13th
January 13, 2013
Boston will began a six-day training camp on Sunday, January 13 with an on-ice session at the TD Garden beginning at 1 p.m.
Training camp will run through Friday, January 18 and the Bruins will open the 2012-13 regular season schedule with a two-game homestand, first facing off on Opening Night against the 2012 Eastern Conference runner-up New York Rangers at the TD Garden on Saturday, January 19 at 7 p.m.
Opening Night will be followed by a matinee against the Winnipeg Jets on Monday, January 21 at 1 p.m.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
January 13, 2013
Boston will began a six-day training camp on Sunday, January 13 with an on-ice session at the TD Garden beginning at 1 p.m.
Training camp will run through Friday, January 18 and the Bruins will open the 2012-13 regular season schedule with a two-game homestand, first facing off on Opening Night against the 2012 Eastern Conference runner-up New York Rangers at the TD Garden on Saturday, January 19 at 7 p.m.
Opening Night will be followed by a matinee against the Winnipeg Jets on Monday, January 21 at 1 p.m.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
Old Nemesis, Graham Mink Joins PBruins
12 Year Pro is a Veteran of 686 AHL Games
January 12, 2013
The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that they have signed veteran forward Graham Mink to a PTO.
Mink, of Stowe, Vermont, is a veteran of 722 professional games, including seven NHL games. The 6'3", 220-pound forward has made stops in several AHL and NHL cities throughout his 12-year career, such as Portland, Washington, Hershey, Worcester, Rochester and Peoria. Last season, Mink skated in 48 games for the Hershey Bears, recording 42 points on 16 goals and 26 helpers. His 42 points ranked fifth on the Bears squad. Mink set career-highs in his sixth professional season, scoring 63 points in 61 games. Prior to turning pro, Mink played three years at the University of Vermont tallying 46 points over 76 collegiate games.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
January 12, 2013
The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that they have signed veteran forward Graham Mink to a PTO.
Mink, of Stowe, Vermont, is a veteran of 722 professional games, including seven NHL games. The 6'3", 220-pound forward has made stops in several AHL and NHL cities throughout his 12-year career, such as Portland, Washington, Hershey, Worcester, Rochester and Peoria. Last season, Mink skated in 48 games for the Hershey Bears, recording 42 points on 16 goals and 26 helpers. His 42 points ranked fifth on the Bears squad. Mink set career-highs in his sixth professional season, scoring 63 points in 61 games. Prior to turning pro, Mink played three years at the University of Vermont tallying 46 points over 76 collegiate games.
*Information gathered from www.providencebruins.com
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