Monday, October 24, 2011

This Date In Providence Bruins History: October 24

1995: In their first meeting, the P-Bruins beat the expansion Baltimore Bandits, 4-3, at Baltimore Arena.

1997: After going a full year without crossing paths, the P-Bruins host the Hamilton Bulldogs for the first time, ultimately dropping a 2-0 decision.

1998: In their first visit to the newly-built Tsongas Arena in Lowell, the P-Bruins fall short to the expansion Lock Monsters, 4-3.

2007: Trailing the host Hartford Wolf Pack, 3-1, at the 16:46 mark, the P-Bruins score once in each period en route to a 4-3 win.

2008: Wacey Rabbit scores the eventual winner and inserts a late, shorthanded dose of insurance for a 3-1 win at Worcester, keeping the P-Bruins unbeaten on the year at 5-0-1.