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The Providence Bruins, Playoff Pressure, and the Fight to Respond

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

The Providence Bruins were moments away from regaining control of their 2026 second-round Calder Cup series against the Springfield Thunderbirds in Tuesday night’s Game Three at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Instead, one sequence captured everything that makes playoff hockey emotionally volatile and brutally unforgiving.

After taking a high stick to the face … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Win 2-1 in Game 2 Over the Springfield Thunderbirds to Even Series at One

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

Not playing a game since April 18, the Providence Bruins showed rust when the team fell 3-2 in Game 1 to begin the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs in their Atlantic Division Semifinals series against the Springfield Thunderbirds at home. Providence had a chance to regroup and get a much-needed win in … Keep Reading

Bruins Re-Sign Sweezey to One-Year Deal

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter / X @Jainchill_Ryan

The Boston Bruins have re-signed defenseman Billy Sweezey to a one-year deal with an NHL cap hit of $885,000, the team announced today. Sweezey’s two-year contract that he inked with the Bruins in 2024 was set to expire at the conclusion of this season.

Sweezey, 30, has spent his two seasons in the Bruins … Keep Reading

Bruins Place Vladislav Kolyachonok on Waivers

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter / X @Jainchill_Ryan

The Boston Bruins have placed defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok on waivers, the team announced today. Kolyachonok was previously acquired via waivers on December 16th from the Dallas Stars. Prior to this move and the recall of Billy Sweezey from AHL Providence, the Bruins were carrying nine defenseman.

Kolyachonok appeared in only two games for the Bruins, both … Keep Reading

Bruins Make a Trade, Recall Defenseman on Emergency Basis

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By: Ryan Bosworth | @RyanJBosworth

The Boston Bruins have announced that they’ve traded forward Jeffrey Viel to the Anaheim Ducks for a 2026 fourth-round draft pick, which will be the earlier of Anaheim’s two fourth-round picks, originally coming from Detroit and Philadelphia.

Additionally, they’ve announced that right-hand defenseman Billy Sweezey has been recalled from the Providence Bruins on an emergency basis. The call-up is … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Get 3-1 Home Victory Over Syracuse Powered by a Merkulov Hat Trick

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

The American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins got a 3-1 home victory last night at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Last night’s opponent was the North Division Syracuse Crunch, the National Hockey League affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning. This was the last home game of … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Could Make it 5-0 on the Season Tonight as They Host the Springfield Thunderbirds

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277

After starting the 2025-26 campaign unbeaten in four games, the American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins are back at the Amica Mutual Pavilion tonight to face the visiting Springfield Thunderbirds. Tonight’s puck drop at the Lasalle Street venue in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, is set for 7 pm. If you need last-minute … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Remain Unbeaten on the Year After Last Nights 5-3 Road Victory Over Bridgeport

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Last night, the American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins were on the road at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to face the Bridgeport Islanders. This was the second time in the three games that these Atlantic Division teams faced each other in this early 2025-26 campaign. Last week, when these … Keep Reading

Bruins Announce Four Assignments to Providence Camp

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter / X @Jainchill_Ryan

The Boston Bruins are assigning Dalton Bancroft, John Farinacci, Dans Locmelis, and Billy Sweezey to their AHL camp in Providence, the team announced today. These four assignments shrink the training camp roster to 33 skaters with just two preseason games remaining, including one tonight on the road against … Keep Reading

Report: Boston Bruins Place Defenseman Billy Sweezey on Waivers

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

With a week to go until the Boston Bruins’ season opener in Washington, DC, the B’s have reportedly made another cut. Per a report from PuckPedia, the Boston Bruins have placed Billy Sweezey on waivers for the purpose of assignment to the American Hockey League.

A native of Hanson, Massachusetts, Sweezey is in … Keep Reading

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