Providence Bruins

Boston Bruins Call Up Providence Leading Scorer Monday

The Boston Bruins announced on Monday that they have recalled forward Vinni Lettieri from the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League before their Tuesday game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Garden. Lettieri was at practice Monday on the third line with Trent Frederic and Oliver Wahlstrom. The 29-year-old forward leads the Providence […]

AHL/ECHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins/Wheeling Nailers: Interview with David Drake

After practice on a sunny Saturday morning, and while on a professional try-out contract, Inside The Rink sat down with David Drake, a defenseman currently assigned to the Wheeling Nailers. Drake was drafted in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. He was chosen in round 7, 192nd overall. Before turning professional, Drake […]

PHOTOS: Providence Bruins vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms – 12/18/2024

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms hosted the Providence Bruins for a mid-week game on Wednesday night. In a game that required overtime, the Phantoms took a 4-3 victory. The Bruins started off the night with scoring at 18:50 in the first period, the goal was scored by Matthew Poitras and Georgii Merkulov and […]

ECHL/AHL: Savannah Ghost Pirates/Charlotte Checkers | Nicholas Zabaneh Recalled

On December 18th, 2024, the Savannah Ghost Pirates, ECHL affiliate of the Charlotte Checkers and Florida Panthers, have announced that Nicholas Zabaneh has been recalled to the Charlotte Checkers. Zabaneh is currently signed to a one-year, two-way AHL contract with Charlotte. Zabaneh, Toronto native, spent four years with Boston University prior to signing his first […]

Matt Poitras celebrating a goal for the Providence Bruins

Young Boston Bruins Center Shining in Providence

For the last two seasons, the Boston Bruins have needed young center Matt Poitras to learn on the fly in the National Hockey League. The team has lacked a quality playmaking center and Poitras fits that profile, even at 20 years of age. Last season, Poitras could only either play in the NHL or go […]

Alec Regula skating for the Providence Bruins

Boston Bruins Prospect Claimed by Edmonton Oilers

Former Providence Bruins‘ defenseman Alec Regula may get an NHL opportunity this season after all. The Edmonton Oilers announced that the team has claimed Regula off waivers from Boston, opening the door for him to play his first NHL action in well over a year very shortly. Edmonton had a pair of open roster spots, […]

PHOTOS: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. Providence Bruins – 12/08/2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence Bruins delivered a commanding performance on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 5-0. Providence set the tone early, jumping to a 1-0 lead in the first period with a goal from Georgii Merkulov. The Bruins dominated the second period with three more goals from forwards Vinni Lettieri, Matthew Poitras, and […]

Minor Leagues: Annual Teddy Bear Toss Underway | 2024-2025

The 2024-25 Teddy Bear Toss season is in full swing, with a lot of hockey fans eagerly participating in this heartwarming tradition across various AHL, ECHL, and SPHL teams. The Hershey Bears (AHL), known for their record-breaking tosses, are set to host their annual event on January 5, 2025. Last season, they collected an impressive […]

Boston Bruins: The Junk Drawer

The junk drawer is where you throw everything you cannot find a place for, so these articles will have a little of everything: some statistics, some prospects, some opinions, some information, no swearing (you’re welcome, John!), and anything else Bruins-related I feel like you all need to know. If there is ever anything you would […]

Boston Bruins Make Two Roster Moves Friday

The Boston Bruins announced on Friday that they have re-assigned forward Georgii Merkulov to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Providence Bruins. In addition, forward Marc McLaughlin has been recalled from Providence. McLaughlin participated in practice with the NHL club on Friday morning as the Bruins prepared for a game in Detroit on Saturday night. […]