The Baby B's from A to Zach Hamill
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on May 19, 2009 11:14 PM EDT
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To be honest, I could care less about the Providence Bruins, but since the B's got bounced I need some filler content. So here is a chance for you to get to know the only pro hockey team in New England still playing. The Providence Bruins are tied 1-1 in their best-of-seven AHL Eastern Conference Finals series with the Hershey Bears.
Arniel - Jamie Arniel, the 19 year old forward for the Baby B's recently signed an entry level contract with the Bruins organization. Arniel was a 4th round draft pick in the 2008 draft.
Boychuk - Johnny Boychuk led all AHL defensemen with 66 points (20-46-66) and was awarded the Eddie Shore Award was the league's top defenseman.
Coffee Milk - It's an RI delicacy.
Dunkin' Donuts Center - The Dunkin' Donuts Center (formerly known as Providence Civic Center) is the home arena of the Providence Bruins. It's affectionately referred to as "The Dunk" by Baby B's fans.
Emma - David Emma, former Hobey Baker winner at Boston College and Cranston, RI native played 53 games for the providence Bruins from 1996-'97.
Five - Most golas in one game in Providence Bruins history (Randy Robitaille 11/25/98 vs. Syracuse Crunch 14-2 W)
Goulet - Alain Goulet, the Bruins 6th round draft pick in 2007 dropped out of school at the University of Nebraska-Omaha midway through the year to join the Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL). After his season was over with Gatineau, the defenseman joined the Baby B's for the playoffs, but has not appeared in a game yet for Providence. He still lists the Montreal Canadiens as his favorite team despite being drafted by the Bruins.
Hershey Bears - The P-Bruins are playing the Hersey bears in the AHL Eastern Conference Finals. Notable Players: Chris Bourque, Keith Aucoin, and John Carlson.
Island - Rhode Island is in fact not an island. It is a lawless sovereign nation that disguises itself as a state.
Jordan Knackstedt - The Baby B's winger has 3 goals in the Calder Cup playoffs. You may remember him as the kid that got into a fight with Brad Marchand during the first day of Rookie Camp.
Kevin Regan - The South Boston native and former UNH netminder is the backup goalie for the Providence Bruins.
Lehtonen - Mikko Lehtonen recorded 53 points (28-15-53) in 72 games for the Baby B's in the regular season.
"McQauid" - Providence Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid appeared in a preseason game for the Boston Bruins this year with his name misspelled as "McQauid" on the back of his jersey.
Ned Lukacevic - Lukacevic was Peter Chiarelli's return on his salary dump move that sent Andrew Alberts to Philly. Lukacevic recorded 8 points (3-5-8) in 52 AHL regular season games this seaon.
Orr - Colton Orr played 126 regular season games for Providence from 2002 to 2005 and racked up 543 PIMs.
Portland - Before moving to Providence in 1992, the Bruins' AHL affiliate was located in Portland, ME, where they were known as the Maine Mariners from 1977-1992.
Q - The Providence Bruins have never had a player with a last name starting with the letter Q in franchise history.
Ryder - Michael Ryder's brother Dan Ryder was picked up by the P-Bruins on a 25 game PTO after being waived by the Quad City Flames.
Schaefer - The Bruins dumped Peter Schaefer and his $2.1 million cap hit in Providence. By all accounts, Schaefer has played like he has no intention of ever playing in the NHL again. If anyone ever tries to tell you that Peter Chiarelli is the best GM in the NHL, please bring up the name Peter Schaefer.
Tuukka Rask - The Bruins goaltender of the future and a man that knows how to throw a temper tantrum.
U - Don't forget that second U in Tuukka.
Versteeg - Kris Versteeg played for the Providence Bruins before being traded for Brandon Bochenski and a conditional draft pick. Yeah, that one worked out well.
Wacey Rabbit - Rabbit is in his third season with the P-Bruins and has one of my favorite names in pro hockey.
X - What the Bruins were happy to place over the $2.1 million listed next to Peter Schaefer's name.
You - You don't give a crap if the Baby B's win the Calder Cup...and neither do I.
Zach Hamill - The Bruins first round pick in 2007 (8th overall) recorded 26 points (13-13-26) in 65 games during the regular season after sitting out the beginning of the season with a wrist injury.
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What's with the AHL hate?
I’ve always been a fan of this league, good hockey, and you get the see the future players of the NHL. Many of these guys have a chance of making the big team next year, so it’s certainly worth the time to watch some games.
Grew up following the IceCats over in Worcester, but now I work right down the street from the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, so I catch a few games after I get out of work. Be heading there Friday.
It’s a great league and a great place to catch some good hockey for cheap. I hope that the B’s prospects gain some valuable playoff experience, but I don’t think anyone outside of RI really cares if they win a Calder Cup or not.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on May 20, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
The development will really help them
I really don’t have any hardcore loyalty to any team now that the IceCats relocated (I know the Whaler’s fans pain!!), but I like catching games up in Worcester or down here after work.
Worcester Sharks games this year were intersting. Seeing Kyle McLaren (when not injured) and Claude Lemieux before he got pulled up to San Jose.
I went to a Worcester Sharks game early in the year. It was a really pathetic sight seeing Kyle McLaren coasting his way through shifts for the Woo Sharks.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on May 21, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Learn your American-isms
The phrase is:
COULDN’T CARE LESS
If you could care less, then you would. And your blog wouldn’t have quite the same umph.
I couldn’t care less about your grammar lesson, but thank you.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on May 20, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
It is also incorrect to start a sentence with “And”.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on May 20, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Point of fact:
It is not and never has been incorrect grammar to start a sentence with a conjunction. Authors and professional writers have used conjunctions to start sentences since the 1700’s. At some point in recent American history, closed-minded English teachers began discouraging the practice. But the proliferation of instant messaging, email and blogging has led to a revival of relaxed grammer rules.
BA BA BOOEY!
Providence Bruins
Hey, i went to the very first Providence Bruins game. Now i live here in SW Florida and do keep tabs on the Baby B’s. This is the future of the Boston Bruins, so i think a little encouragement from your writers is in order. Go BRUINS, lets get our 2nd Cup
I know there are fans who completely ignore their team’s farm systems, but I’m frankly surprised someone who has a blog about the Bruins would disparage Providence and say he “doesn’t care.” Where do you think guys like Krejci and Hunwick come from? Where do they hone their skills, mature, and learn how to win? For every guy like Lucic, there are five or ten like Krejci, who need time to develop.
Watching that development, IMHO, is one of the most fun things about being a fan of professional sports. I go watch (and root for) the Baby B’s because I love watching these guys grow into their roles, and when they arrive in Boston, I feel a sense of pride and excitement.
Not to mention that it can be damn exciting hockey. I went to Game 6 of the last round in Worcester and witnessed a save by Tuukka Rask that left everyone in the building with dropped jaws. I’ve watched hockey for years and had never seen anything like it. There is some amazing talent, grit and desire on display in the AHL, and you’re depriving yourself if you “don’t care.”
I for one am paying close attention and rooting for the Peebs to win the Calder. Any experience with winning a title is a bonus that can pay off down the road.
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