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1995-1996 Providence Bruins Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Scott Bailey (G)	53	1972	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	194	L
		Blaine Lacher (G)		1970	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'1"	205	L
		Yevgeni Ryabchikov (G)	51	1974	Yaroslavl, RUS	6'0"	187	L
		Robbie Tallas (G)	52	1973	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	179	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Denis Chervyakov (D)	55	1970	St. Petersburg, RUS	6'0"	209	L
		Mark Cornforth (D)	53	1972	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Ted Crowley (D)	55	1970	Concord, MA, USA	6'2"	187	R
		John Gruden (D)	55	1970	Virginia, MN, USA	6'0"	201	L
		Dan Hodge (D)	54	1971	Melrose, MA, USA	6'3"	220	R
		Scott Humeniuk (D)	56	1969	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	194	R
		Alexei Kasatonov (D)	66	1959	St. Petersburg, RUS	6'1"	196	L
		Peter Laviolette (D)	61	1964	Franklin, MA, USA	6'2"	201	L
		Milt Mastad (D)	50	1975	Regina, SK, CAN	6'4"	220	L
		Bill McCauley (D)	51	1974	Detroit, MI, USA	6'0"	201	L
		Shayne McCosh (D)	51	1974	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'2"	190	L
		Charles Paquette (D)	50	1975	Lachute, QC, CAN	6'1"	192	L
		Steve Staios (D)	52	1973	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'1"	203	R
		Peter Taglianetti (D)	62	1963	Framingham, MA, USA	6'2"	194	L
		Phil Von Stefenelli (D)	56	1969	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	198	L
FORWARDS
		Mark Bavis (LW/C)		1970	Roslindale, MA, USA	6'1"	190	L
		Clayton Beddoes (C)	55	1970	Bentley, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Scott Bell (RW)Loan	54	1971	Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA	5'11"	194	R
		Aigars Cipruss (C)	53	1972	Riga, LAT	5'11"	181	L
		Éric Cloutier (LW)	50	1975	Mont-Laurier, QC, CAN	6'0"	185	L
		Joe Crowley (LW)	53	1972	Concord, MA, USA	6'2"	194	L
		Todd Elik (C)	59	1966	Brampton, ON, CAN	6'0"	196	L
		Brendan Flynn (C)	57	1968	Boston, MA, USA	5'10"	176	L
		Tod Hartje (C)	57	1968	Anoka, MN, USA	6'1"	190	L
		Ryan Hughes (C)	53	1972	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	181	L
		Jonathan Kelley (C)	52	1973	Arlington, MA, USA	6'1"	181	R
		Scott Kirton (RW)	54	1971	Penetanguishene, ON, CAN	6'4"	220	R
	#22	Mitch Lamoureux (C)	63	1962	Ottawa, ON, CAN	5'5"	183	L
		Mike Morin (F)	54	1971	Melville, SK, CAN	5'11"	194	L
		Alex Nikolic (LW)	55	1970	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	L
		Davis Payne (RW)	55	1970	King City, ON, CAN	6'0"	198	L
		Jeff Petruic (LW)	51	1974	Avonlea, SK, CAN	6'2"	185	L
		Marc Potvin (RW)"C"		1967	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	R
		André Roy (LW)	50	1975	Port Chester, NY, USA	6'4"	229	L
		Kevin Sawyer (LW)	51	1974	Christina Lake, BC, CAN	6'2"	212	L
		Martin Simard (RW)	59	1966	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	216	R
		Cam Stewart (LW)	54	1971	Kitchener, ON, CAN	5'11"	192	L
		Tim Sweeney (LW)	58	1967	Boston, MA, USA	5'11"	185	L
		Shawn Wheeler (LW)	59	1966	Mt. Vernon, NY, USA	6'1"	196	L

Position: G: 3, D: 15, F: 18Av Age: 26.17 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

1995-1996 Providence Bruins Staff

Head CoachBob Francis
Asst. Equipment ManagerChris Aldrich
Athletic TrainerJerry Foster
BroadcasterDave Goucher
Franchise OwnerEd Anderson
Franchise OwnerFrank DuRoss
Head Equipment ManagerPeter Henderson

Team Staff History

1995-1996 Providence Bruins Captains

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Marc Potvin

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Providence Bruins Facts

Plays in: American Hockey League
Team Colors: Black + Gold + White
Town: Providence, RI, USA Map
Founded: 1992

1995-1996 Providence Bruins Roster Facts

Nationalities

25 players
14 players
3 players
1 player

Experience

Providence Bruins: 2 199 GP
NHL: 2 014 GP
WC: 85 GP
OG: 51 GP
AHL: 4 236 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Boston Bruins (NHL)
Maine Mariners (ECHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Amica Mutual Pavilion
Location: Providence, RI, USA
Capacity: 11 075
Construction Year: 1972

Providence Bruins Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
12/13/2025 12:00 AM UTC	Hershey Bears	Providence Bruins	-	AHL
12/11/2025 12:00 AM UTC	Hershey Bears	Providence Bruins	-	AHL
12/07/2025 08:05 PM UTC	Providence Bruins	Springfield Thunderbirds	1 - 3	AHL
12/06/2025 11:05 PM UTC	Springfield Thunderbirds	Providence Bruins	3 - 4 (OT 60:45)	AHL
12/03/2025 12:00 AM UTC	Laval Rocket	Providence Bruins	4 - 1	AHL

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Providence Bruins History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	AHL	22	17	5	-	-	0	73	49	34	1.55	2	-
2024-2025	AHL	72	41	23	-	-	8	240	188	90	1.25	3	Division Semifinal loss
2023-2024	AHL	72	42	21	-	-	9	239	208	93	1.29	2	Division Semifinal loss
2022-2023	AHL	72	44	18	-	-	10	221	201	98	1.36	1	Division Semifinal loss
2021-2022	AHL	72	36	25	-	-	11	199	192	83	1.15	3	First round loss
2020-2021	AHL	25	15	6	-	-	4	78	60	34	1.36	1	No playoffs held
2019-2020	AHL	62	38	18	-	-	6	197	154	82	1.32	1	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	AHL	76	38	27	-	-	11	228	212	87	1.14	4	Conference QF loss
2017-2018	AHL	76	45	26	-	-	5	231	187	95	1.25	4	Conference QF loss
2016-2017	AHL	76	43	23	-	-	10	229	188	96	1.26	4	Conference Final loss
2015-2016	AHL	76	41	22	-	-	13	238	198	95	1.25	2	Conference QF loss
2014-2015	AHL	76	35	26	-	6	9	209	185	91	1.2	2	Conference QF loss
2013-2014	AHL	76	40	25	-	-	11	233	210	91	1.2	3	Conference SF loss
2012-2013	AHL	76	39	21	-	11	5	222	183	105	1.38	1	Conference SF loss
2011-2012	AHL	76	25	34	-	10	7	193	214	77	1.01	4	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	AHL	80	38	36	-	3	3	209	252	82	1.03	5	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	AHL	80	26	38	-	10	6	207	226	78	0.98	7	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	AHL	80	32	29	-	11	8	238	232	94	1.18	2	Conference Final loss
2007-2008	AHL	80	39	18	-	16	7	280	206	117	1.46	1	Conference SF loss
2006-2007	AHL	80	34	30	-	10	6	251	218	94	1.18	3	Conference SF loss
2005-2006	AHL	80	31	31	-	12	6	254	217	92	1.15	4	Conference QF loss
2004-2005	AHL	80	40	30	-	-	10	211	202	90	1.13	4	Conference Final loss
2003-2004	AHL	80	36	29	11	-	4	170	170	87	1.09	4	Qualification loss
2002-2003	AHL	80	44	20	11	-	5	268	227	104	1.3	1	Conference QF loss
2001-2002	AHL	80	35	33	8	-	4	190	223	82	1.03	3	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2000-2001	AHL	80	35	31	10	-	4	245	242	84	1.05	3	Conference Final loss
1999-2000	AHL	80	33	38	6	-	3	231	269	75	0.94	5	Conference Final loss
1998-1999	AHL	80	56	16	4	-	4	321	223	120	1.5	1	Champion
1997-1998	AHL	80	19	49	7	-	5	211	301	50	0.63	5	Did not make playoffs
1996-1997	AHL	80	35	40	3	-	2	262	289	75	0.94	4	Conference SF loss

Where Are They Now?

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Franchise All-Time Points

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Franchise All-Time Goals

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Franchise All-Time Assists

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Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

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Franchise All-Time Games Played

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Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

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Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

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Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

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Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Franchise history
- Providence Bruins (1992->)
- Maine Mariners (1987-1992)
- Dormant (1984-1987)
- Sherbrooke Jets (1982-1984)