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Providence Bruins Defenseman Frederic Brunet Named Dunkin’ Best Defenseman Award Winner for 2025-26

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

Providence Bruins defenseman Frederic Brunet capped off an outstanding 2025-26 regular season by winning the prestigious Dunkin’ Best Defenseman Award. The honor recognizes Brunet’s significant impact on both ends of the ice and his continued development as a key player in the American Hockey League and as a developmental asset within the … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Goaltender DiPietro Receives the Amica Mutual Insurance Team MVP Award for 2025-26

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

Providence Bruins goaltender Michael DiPietro has been honored as the Team MVP for the 2025-26 regular season, an award presented by Amica Mutual Insurance. DiPietro’s stellar performance in net has been instrumental to Providence’s success this year, as he posted an impressive 34-8-1 record over 45 appearances. With a sparkling 1.91 goals-against-average … Keep Reading

The Providence Bruins Are the AHL’s Best Team, Now They Have to Prove It

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By: Gregory Thibeau | Follow me on Twitter / X @OriginalTebow

The Providence Bruins closed out the regular season with a 4-2 loss to Utica on Saturday night at Amica Mutual Pavilion, their second straight loss to the Comets and a rare stumble for a team that spent most of the year at the top of the American Hockey League. It’s not unfamiliar … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Georgii Merkulov Receives Coca-Cola Northeast Award as Team’s 2025-26 Leading Scorer

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

Providence Bruins forward Georgii Merkulov was honored before last night’s game at the Amica Mutual Pavilion with the 2026 Coca-Cola Northeast Leading Goal Scorer Award, capping off an impressive 2025-26 regular season in the American Hockey League. Merkulov, 25, led the way for the Bruins with 24 goals and 37 assists, totaling … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins’ Michael DiPietro Wins Aldege “Baz” Bastien Award

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

Today, the American Hockey League announced that Providence Bruins goaltender Michael DiPietro has won the Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Award as the AHL’s Most Outstanding Goalie for the 2024-25 season.

The Aldege “Baz” Bastien Award is among the highest honors an AHL goalie can receive. It is voted on by coaches, players, … Keep Reading

Should the Boston Bruins Trade Top Prospect Georgii Merkulov?

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

After the 2021-22 NCAA season, Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney signed freshman Georgii Merkulov from Ohio State University. This was an excellent signing, as Merkulov significantly impacted college hockey, scoring 20 goals and 34 points in 36 games. Such production is impressive for a freshman in college hockey. A native of … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Goaltender Michael DiPietro Continues to Have Career AHL Season

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

On October 27, 2022, the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks executed what was widely regarded as a “minor” trade. In this deal, the Bruins sent former second-round pick Jack Studnicka to the Canucks in exchange for goaltender Michael DiPietro and prospect Jonathan Myrenberg. Although Myrenberg has yet to play in North America, … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Standouts Michael Callahan and Michael DiPietro Have Been Selected For The AHL Atlantic Division All-Star Team

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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

The Providence Bruins have had a fantastic season, surpassing expectations as they strive to win the Calder Cup. Two players have stood out recently: goaltender Michael DiPietro and defenseman Michael Callahan. Both have been selected for the American Hockey League All-Star Team, representing the Atlantic Division.

Since Jordan Oesterle’s call-up early in the season, … Keep Reading

Bruins Georgii Merkulov Named 2024 AHL All-Star

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

When Georgii Merkulov was assigned to the Providence Bruins after just four National Hockey League games since making his debut, the highly-touted prospect could have taken that decision a handful of ways. He could have gotten frustrated, played selfishly, or lost his confidence after his first stint with the Boston Bruins didn’t go as … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni: Happy Birthday Dunc Fisher

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By: Andrew Lindroth | Follow me on Twitter! @andrewlindrothh

Dunc Fisher was born on August 30th, 1927, in Regina, Saskatewchan, Canada. He began playing juniors in the SJHL as a 17-year-old forward and suited up for the Regina Abbotts (SJHL) and the Regina Pats (SJHL). From 1994-1947, the winger racked up 52 goals and 77 points in 59 games. … Keep Reading

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