Friday, September 30, 2011

This Date In Providence Bruins History; September 30-October 2

September 30, 1994
The newfangled line of Sandy Moger, Brett Harkins and player/assistant coach Tim Tookey sparkles to help the P-Bruins win Steve Kasper's coaching debut. Tookey and Moger grab two goals and two assists while Harkins charges up a playmaker hat trick to fuel a 5-4 home victory over Hershey. To this date, it is the only regular-season game the P-Bruins have ever played in September.

October 1
1994
: For the first time in their three years of existence, the P-Bruins get off to a 2-0-0 start by edging the Adirondack Red Wings, 4-3, at the Glens Falls Civic Center.

1999: The P-Bruins begin to defend their Calder Cup title with a 6-1 win at St. John's

October 2
1999
: The P-Bruins rout the host St. John's Maple Leafs, 6-1, for the second consecutive night, improving the defending champions record to 2-0-0.

2002: A 7-3 exhibition victory over Springfield constitutes the inaugural event at the University of Rhode Island's Boss Arena.