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Providence Bruins Name Ryan Bourque to Coaching Staff

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

On Tuesday morning, the Providence Bruins announced the hiring of assistant coach Ryan Bourque. Bourque joins the Bruins organization after spending a year at his alma mater, Cushing Academy, in Ashburnham, MA, guiding the team to a NEPSAC title this season. Bourque is the son of Bruins legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Ray Bourque.

Bourque … Keep Reading

Analyzing Options for the Bruins at Assistant Coach

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

On Tuesday morning, the Boston Bruins welcomed the 30th head coach in franchise history. Marco Sturm and Don Sweeney were seated in front of a group of media members (including BNG’s own Chad Jones!) and fielded questions about the hiring process and what to expect from Coach Sturm.

On Tuesday morning, … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Grind Out 3-2 Road Victory in Overtime to Force Series Ending Game Five vs. Charlotte

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Throughout the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs, the American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins have been notoriously bad at starting many of these postseason contests. So far, in seven games played, only two of those games saw the top minor-pro affiliate of the Boston Bruins begin with the same pace as their opponents. In … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Get Second Straight Home Victory Beating Utica 5-1

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

Last night, the American Hockey League Providence Bruins started their three games in three days schedule, hosting the Utica Comets at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in front of 6,695 faithful at the Providence, Rhode Island venue. Providence beat the visiting Comets 5-1, backed by a 26-save effort from starting goaltender … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins Face the Springfield Thunderbirds Tonight in Game One of Home-and-Home Weekend Series

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

The Providence Bruins have played two games into the 2024-25 American Hockey League season, with last weekend’s action resulting in a 1-1 record to start the year. Over the week, Providence head coach Ryan Mougenel and assistants Matt Thomas and Trent Whitfield practiced the NHL Boston Bruins’ top minor-pro affiliate … Keep Reading

Head Coach Ryan Mougenel Says the Providence Team is Starting to Grow an Identity

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

The Providence Bruins, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Boston Bruins, have been turning heads with their recent performance on the ice. The team is currently riding a five-game winning streak, which is not only boosting their standings but also shaping the club’s identity.

Providence currently sits in the … Keep Reading

New Providence Bruins Forward Anthony Richard Looks to Build on Last Seasons Career AHL Year

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

Last season, the AHL Providence Bruins had an offensive line led by veteran forward Vinni Lettieri alongside Boston Bruins prospects Fabian Lysell and Georgi Merkulov. Now that the 28-year-old Lettieri is gone from the B’s organization, signing as a free agent with the Minnesota Wild organization this offseason, that offensive leader and play driver … Keep Reading

Providence Bruins End the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs With a Second-Round Exit to Hartford

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277

    The American Hockey League Providence Bruins wrapped up their 2022-23 season with a best-of-five Calder Cup playoff series exit to the Hartford Wolf Pack. It was a brutal end to an otherwise promising season for the Providence Bruins, who had high hopes at the beginning of the playoffs coming in as AHL Atlantic … Keep Reading

    Providence Bruins Drop the First Game of the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs

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    By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277

    Last night the American Hockey League Providence Bruins played game one of the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs, losing the game at the Amica Mutual Pavilion to the visiting Hartford Wolf Pack by the score of 1-0. With Providence capturing the AHL Atlantic Division title after the last game of the 2022-23 regular season … Keep Reading

    Providence Bruins Beat Islanders 3-2 on the Road in Bridgeport

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    By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277

    The Providence Bruins got back to their winning ways last night and handed the Bridgeport Islanders, the top minor-pro affiliate of the NHL New York Islanders, the team’s seventh straight loss. The 3-2 victory in regulation was the third road win of the 2021/22 regular season and now had a record of 3-1-2-1 … Keep Reading

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