
Stanley Cup of Chowder Providence, RI - The Bruins jumped out to an early 4-1 lead after one period, and held on for a 4-2 victory to take a commanding two-games-to-zero lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semifinals. Jamie Tardif led the way offensively with two goals and two assists while Chris Bourque added a goal and two assists. As has become customary for the Bruins during the playoffs, they fell behind early. Wilkes-Barre got the scoring started when Warren Peters scored a shorthanded goal from in back of the goal line. He banked the shot in off the back of Bruins goalie Niklas Svedberg at...
Boston Bruins May 11, 2013Bruins Blog | Providence Journal By Mark DivverPROVIDENCE - It was the Jamie Tardif and Chris Bourque show on Saturday night at the Dunkin Donuts Center. The two wingers combined for three goals and seven points in just under 14 minutes in the first period, sparking the Providence Bruins to a 4-2 win over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins before 3,667 fans. Tardif scored two goals and two assists, and Bourque posted a goal and two assists. Niklas Svedberg made 38 saves for the P-Bruins. Providence leads, 2-0, in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, which now moves to Pennsylvania on Wednesday for...
Boston Bruins May 11, 2013
Stanley Cup of Chowder Providence, RI - Chris Bourque had a goal and three assists as Providence scored four consecutive goals to take a commanding 4-1 lead after 20 minutes of play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Wilkes-Barre got the scoring started when Warren Peters scored a shorthanded goal from in back of the goal line. He banked the shot in off the back of Bruins goalie Niklas Svedberg at the 4:40 mark of the first period. Providence would even the game at one at the 5:48 mark when it scored the first of two power play goals in the first period. Jamie Tardif poked the puck into the b...
Boston Bruins May 11, 2013
Stanley Cup of Chowder They may be in Providence, but they are #BostonStrong. The P-Bruins honored the heroes of the BPD and other law enforcement tonight by emulating them - being completely awesome. Up against the 2nd best team in the East in the Springfield Falcons, the P-Bruins came out with a 5-3 victory, which was significant because: Svedberg ties Grahame's record. Providence tops 100 points on the season. Providence clinches the East. Chris Bourque does great things. Now I shall elaborate: Niklas Svedberg!!! Remember him? He just won the AHL's equivalent of the Vezina Trophy on Thursday? His w...
Boston Bruins April 19, 2013Boston Herald WILMINGTON — For a guy who has spent most of the last eight years in the AHL or Europe, playing just 33 NHL games before this season, Chris Bourque got a heck of an opportunity with the Bruins.He did not take advantage, and yesterday, after passing unclaimed through waivers, was demoted to Providence.But B’s coach Claude Julien insisted this did not necessarily mean the 27-year-old left winger, who despite considerable time on the power play posted just 1-3-4 totals in 18 games, is gone for good.
Boston Bruins March 9, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Chris Bourque has officially cleared waivers and will rejoin the Bruins' AHL Affiliate, the Providence Bruins, Darren Dreger of www.tsn.ca reports.
March 8, 2013Boston Bruins Blog | ESPN Boston In discussing the roster shuffle that saw Jordan Caron recalled from Providence and Chris Bourque sent down after clearing waivers, Bruins coach Claude Julien explained that any changes to the lineup are not solely to improve the team’s third line, which has struggled for the majority of the season. “We’re trying to improve our team and we’re going to find whatever way we need to, to make our team better,” Julien said at Friday's practice in Wilmington.
Boston Bruins March 8, 2013Boston Bruins Blog | ESPN Boston A day after placing forward Chris Bourque on waivers, the Boston Bruins Friday recalled forward Jordan Caron from Providence of the AHL in an attempt to find more stability in the lineup. Caron participated in practice at Ristuccia Arena Friday afternoon as the Bruins prepare to host the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. at TD Garden. Caron has spent the entire season with the P-Bruins and has scored 10 goals with five assists for 15 points in 44 games, including a minus-6 rating.
Boston Bruins March 8, 2013Big Bad Blog | WEEI WILMINGTON – The Bruins Bruins recalled forward Jordan Caron from Providence Friday morning, a day after the team waived Chris Bourque with the intention of assigning him to Providence. Bourque cleared waivers at noon on Friday, so he will be able to play for Boston’s AHL affiliate. The callup is an intriguing one, as Caron [...]
March 8, 2013The Boston Globe Any team can claim Chris Bourque by noon on Friday. If Bourque clears, it’s likely the Bruins will assign Bourque to Providence.
Boston Bruins March 7, 2013Bruins Blog | Providence Journal By Mark DivverThe Boston Bruins third line has been struggling all season, and Chris Bourque is paying the price. The Bruins placed the 27-year-old winger on waivers Thursday. If no team claims him by noon on Friday, he probably will be assigned to Providence. The son of all-time Bruins great Ray Bourque, Chris Bourque has been a prolific scorer in the American Hockey League. He led the AHL in scoring last season with 93 points in 73 games. But he had just one goal and four points in 18 games this season with Boston. He played on the second power-play unit and averaged 12:04 in ice time per...
Boston Bruins March 7, 2013Blog of Ice | Patriot Ledger The Bruins, who host the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at TD Garden, will not have Chris Bourque in their lineup. Bourque, the son of all-time Bruins great Ray Bourque, was placed on waivers and is expected to be assigned to the Bruins' AHL team in Providence if he's not claimed by another NHL team.
Boston Bruins March 7, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy The Bruins have placed Chris Bourque on waivers, the Boston Globe reports.
March 7, 2013Boston Bruins Blog | ESPN Boston BOSTON -- Bruins head coach Claude Julien indicated to the media Thursday following his team’s game day skate that there very well could be some lineup changes when his team hosts the Toronto Maple Leafs Thursday night. He wasn’t lying as within two hours, the Bruins announced that they have waived forward Chris Bourque who along with his linemates Chris Kelly and Rich Peverley, has struggled on the third line. Waiving Bourque likey means that Jay Pandolfo or Daniel Paille will slot in on the left wing of that line, as Julien tries to jumpstart a until that brought depth and scoring last sea...
Boston Bruins March 7, 2013Bruins Blog | Providence Journal By Mike McDermottThe Bruins have placed Chris Bourque on waivers. Other teams will have until noon tomorrow to claim the son of Hall of Famer Chris Bourque. If he goes unclaimed, he will be reassigned to Providence. Bourque has just one goal and three assists in 18 games with Boston this season.
Boston Bruins March 7, 2013