Sunday, March 11, 2012

This Date In Providence Bruins History: March 11

2005: The P-Bruins delete 2-0 and 3-2 deficits sculpted by future Providence captain Trent Whitfield and earn a single point, though the visiting Portland Pirates claim the shootout decision, 4-3.

2006: The Springfield Falcons delete a 2-0 deficit in the third period, but Eric Nickulas scores 45 seconds into overtime to grant Providence a 3-2 win at MassMutual Center.

2011: Bridgeport’s Jeremy Colliton forces overtime with two unanswered goals within the final four minutes of regulation, but the P-Bruins win the shootout to take a 4-3 decision at The Dunk.