What league does Providence Bruins play in?

Providence Bruins play in the AHL.

When was Providence Bruins founded?

Providence Bruins was founded in 1992 in Providence, RI, USA, USA.

Where is Providence Bruins based?

Providence Bruins is based in Providence, RI, USA.

Who is the head coach of Providence Bruins?

The head coach of Providence Bruins is Bruce Cassidy.

Who is the captain of Providence Bruins?

The captain of Providence Bruins is Tommy Cross.

What arena does Providence Bruins play in?

Providence Bruins play their home games at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI, USA.

What are the team colors of Providence Bruins?

The team colors of Providence Bruins are Black + Gold + White.

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2015-2016 Season

Providence Bruins were 41-22-13 in the 2015-16 AHL season with 95 points, 2nd in the Eastern Conference: Atlantic Division and 6th overall.

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2015-2016 Providence Bruins Roster

Providence Bruins — 2015-2016 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#40	Douglas Carr (G)Loan	37	1989	Hanover, MA, USA	6'2"	201	L
	#40	Matt Ginn (G)	35	1991	Lindsay, ON, CAN	5'11"	176	L
	#31	Zane McIntyre (G)	34	1992	Grand Forks, ND, USA	6'2"	205	L
	#30	Jeremy Smith (G)	37	1989	Dearborn, MI, USA	6'1"	185	L
	#40	Joe Spagnoli (G)	42	1984	Cranston, RI, USA	5'10"	174	L
	#47	Malcolm Subban (G)	32	1993	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'2"	216	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#28	Linus Arnesson (D)	32	1994	Stockholm, SWE	6'2"	198	L
	#37	Brett Bellemore (D)	38	1988	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'4"	225	R
	#8	Chris Breen (D)"A"	37	1989	Uxbridge, ON, CAN	6'7"	227	L
	#33	Brandon Carlo (D)	29	1996	Colorado Springs, CO, USA	6'5"	227	R
	#6	Chris Casto (D)	34	1991	Stillwater, MN, USA	6'1"	201	R
	#3	Tommy Cross (D)"C"	37	1989	Simsbury, CT, USA	6'3"	205	L
	#34	Max Iafrate (D)	32	1994	Baltimore, MD, USA	6'2"	203	R
	#2	Matt Irwin (D)	38	1987	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'2"	190	L
	#7	Colin Miller (D)	33	1992	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	R
	#15	Rob O'Gara (D)	33	1993	Nesconset, NY, USA	6'4"	214	L
	#29	Frankie Simonelli (D)	33	1992	Bensenville, IL, USA	5'10"	201	R
	#5	Ben Youds (D)	38	1988	Maple Grove, MN, USA	5'10"	185	R
FORWARDS
	#10	Noel Acciari (C/W)	34	1991	Johnston, RI, USA	5'11"	205	R
	#21	Anton Blidh (LW/RW)	31	1995	Mölnlycke, SWE	6'0"	190	L
	#36	Rob Bordson (C/LW)	38	1988	Duluth, MN, USA	6'2"	201	L
	#15	Anthony Camara (LW/C)	33	1993	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	196	L
	#25	Colby Cave (C)		1994	North Battleford, SK, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#39	Andrew Cherniwchan (RW)	37	1989	Hinton, AB, CAN	5'11"	181	R
	#27	Austin Czarnik (C/RW)	33	1992	Detroit, MI, USA	5'9"	170	R
	#36	Robbie Czarnik (C/W)Loan	36	1990	Detroit, MI, USA	6'0"	190	R
	#24	Brandon DeFazio (LW/RW)"A"	38	1988	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'2"	198	L
	#19	Brian Ferlin (RW)	34	1992	Jacksonville, FL, USA	6'2"	214	R
	#11	Benn Ferriero (RW)	39	1987	Boston, MA, USA	5'11"	194	R
	#11	Jesse Gabrielle (LW/RW)	29	1997	Moosomin, SK, CAN	5'11"	205	L
	#17	Seth Griffith (RW/C)	33	1993	Wallaceburg, ON, CAN	5'9"	185	R
	#20	Colton Hargrove (C/LW)	34	1992	Dallas, TX, USA	6'2"	205	L
	#23	Danton Heinen (LW/C)	31	1995	Langley, BC, CAN	6'1"	187	L
	#12	Justin Hickman (RW)	32	1994	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'2"	225	R
	#34	Joonas Kemppainen (C)	38	1988	Kajaani, FIN	6'2"	185	L
	#13	Alexander Khokhlachyov (RW/C)"A"	33	1993	Moskva, RUS	5'10"	196	L
	#16	Mark Naclerio (C)	34	1992	Milford, CT, USA	6'0"	185	L
	#23	Eric Neiley (RW/C)	34	1992	Warminster Township, PA, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#9	Garry Nunn (RW)Loan	36	1989	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'9"	185	R
	#9	David Pastrňák (RW/LW)	30	1996	Havirov, CZE	6'0"	198	R
	#16	Zack Phillips (RW/C)	33	1992	Fredericton, NB, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	#11	Tyler Randell (RW)	35	1991	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'1"	198	R
	#36	Zac Rinaldo (C/W)	36	1990	Hamilton, ON, CAN	5'10"	192	L
	#14	Ben Sexton (C/RW)"A"	35	1991	Ottawa, ON, CAN	5'11"	196	R
	#33	Dalton Smith (LW/RW)	34	1992	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#26	Maxime Talbot (C)	42	1984	Lemoyne, QC, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#49	Frank Vatrano (RW/LW)	32	1994	East Longmeadow, MA, USA	5'11"	203	L
Position: G: 5, D: 10, F: 23Av Age: 24.97 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

2015-2016 Providence Bruins Staff

Head CoachBruce Cassidy
Asst. CoachKevin Dean
Asst. Equipment ManagerAnthony Pelleccione
CEOJeff Fear
Conditioning CoachMike Macchioni
Franchise OwnerJeff Fear
Franchise OwnerMatt Poore
Franchise OwnerH. Larue Renfroe
Head Athletic TrainerMark Grotzinger
Head Equipment ManagerJason Berger
Physical TherapistDavid Pezzullo
PresidentMatt Poore
Video CoachHunter Cherni

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2015-2016 Providence Bruins Captains

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Tommy Cross

"A"

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2015-2016 Providence Bruins Demographics

Providence Bruins Facts

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

2015-2016 Providence Bruins Roster Facts

Nationalities

21 players
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2 players
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Providence Bruins: 2 776 GP
NHL: 1 686 GP
WC: 26 GP
SHL: 116 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 133 GP
Liiga: 476 GP
KHL: 26 GP
AHL: 5 699 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

Providence Bruins — 2015-2016 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/24/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Providence Bruins	Utica Comets	-	AHL
10/23/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Hartford Wolf Pack	Providence Bruins	-	AHL
10/18/2026 07:00 PM UTC	Hershey Bears	Providence Bruins	1 - 6	AHL
10/17/2026 10:00 PM UTC	Hershey Bears	Providence Bruins	5 - 3	AHL
10/11/2026 07:05 PM UTC	Providence Bruins	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	2 - 6	AHL

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Latest Transactions

Providence Bruins — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/08/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jacob Perreault (F)	Indy Fuel	Details
10/06/2026	Up/Down	leaving	Kalle Väisänen (F)	Maine Mariners	Details
09/26/2026	Up/Down	joining	Attilio Biasca (F)	Boston Bruins	Details
09/26/2026	Up/Down	joining	Ivan Ivan (F)	Boston Bruins	Details
09/22/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jacob Perreault (F)	Rockford IceHogs	Details
09/21/2026	Confirmed	joining	Jack Bar (D)	San Jose Barracuda	Details
09/21/2026	Confirmed	joining	Jaxon Bellamy (D)	Maine Mariners	Details
09/21/2026	Confirmed	joining	Antonio Venuto (F)	Maine Mariners	Details

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Providence Bruins History and Standings

Providence Bruins — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	AHL	7	2	5	-	-	0	18	20	4	0.57	7	-
2025-2026	AHL	72	54	16	-	-	2	239	162	110	1.53	1	Division Semifinal loss
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

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Providence Bruins — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Samuel Asselin (F)	2026-2027	HC Sierre	SL	10	10	12	22	6
2.	Alexis D'Aoust (F)	2026-2027	Herforder Ice Dragons	Oberliga	10	8	8	16	2
3.	Max Newton (F)	2026-2027	Krefeld Pinguine	DEL	10	4	9	13	4
4.	Ian Mitchell (D)	2026-2027	SC Bern	NL	12	1	12	13	4
5.	David Pastrňák (F)	2026-2027	Boston Bruins	NHL	9	4	8	12	2
6.	Robert Lantosi (F)	2026-2027	HC Motor České Budějovice	Extraliga	12	2	10	12	4
7.	Scott Conway (F)	2026-2027	Belfast Giants	-	9	6	5	11	2
8.	Alex-Olivier Voyer (F)	2026-2027	Blue Devils Weiden	DEL 2	10	6	5	11	8
9.	Robbie Czarnik (F)	2026-2027	Ravensburg Towerstars	DEL 2	10	4	7	11	14
10.	Anthony Richard (F)	2026-2027	HC Fribourg-Gottéron	NL	13	3	8	11	8

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Providence Bruins — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	25.48
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	25.76
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	198 lbs	25.22
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	198 lbs	25.14
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	26.16

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Providence Bruins — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Georgi Merkulov (F)	271	94	146	240
2.	Andy Hilbert (F)	234	101	109	210
3.	Sergejs Zoltoks (F)	196	83	103	186
4.	André Savage (F)	191	71	104	175
5.	Tim Sweeney (F)	121	71	101	172

Franchise All-Time Goals

Providence Bruins — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Andy Hilbert (F)	234	101	109	210
2.	Georgi Merkulov (F)	271	94	146	240
3.	Sergejs Zoltoks (F)	196	83	103	186
4.	Craig Cunningham (F)	247	75	69	144
5.	Cameron Mann (F)	182	73	86	159

Franchise All-Time Assists

Providence Bruins — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Georgi Merkulov (F)	271	94	146	240
2.	Alexander Khokhlachyov (F)	197	61	110	171
3.	Andy Hilbert (F)	234	101	109	210
4.	Tommy Cross (D)	380	34	108	142
5.	Fabian Lysell (F)	219	57	106	163

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Providence Bruins — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Aaron Downey (F)	215	21	47	1059
2.	Jay Henderson (F)	278	52	119	891
3.	Bobby Robins (F)	177	11	37	689
4.	Bill Armstrong (D)	223	4	26	688
5.	Keith McCambridge (D)	169	2	12	613

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Providence Bruins — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tommy Cross (D)	380	34	108	142
2.	Jay Henderson (F)	278	52	67	119
3.	Anton Blidh (F)	278	46	42	88
4.	Chris Breen (D)	278	7	44	51
5.	Georgi Merkulov (F)	271	94	146	240

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Providence Bruins — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Michael Eyssimont (F)	4	7	8	2.00
2.	Jake Gaudet (F)	3	2	5	1.67
3.	Jason Krog (F)	11	9	17	1.55
4.	Jozef Stümpel (F)	73	36	109	1.49
5.	Tim Sweeney (F)	121	71	172	1.42

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Providence Bruins — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Randy Robitaille (F)	1998-1999	AHL	74	28	74	102	1.38	34
2.	Tim Sweeney (F)	1992-1993	AHL	60	41	55	96	1.60	32
3.	Jozef Stümpel (F)	1992-1993	AHL	56	31	61	92	1.64	26
4.	Brett Harkins (F)	1994-1995	AHL	80	23	69	92	1.15	32
5.	Andy Hilbert (F)	2004-2005	AHL	79	37	42	79	1.00	83

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Providence Bruins — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tim Sweeney (F)	1992-1993	AHL	60	41	55	96	1.60	32
2.	Jim Vesey (F)	1992-1993	AHL	71	38	39	77	1.08	42
3.	Andy Hilbert (F)	2004-2005	AHL	79	37	42	79	1.00	83
4.	Pascal Pelletier (F)	2007-2008	AHL	73	37	38	75	1.03	66
5.	Frank Vatrano (F)	2015-2016	AHL	36	36	19	55	1.53	22

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Providence Bruins — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Randy Robitaille (F)	1998-1999	AHL	74	28	74	102	1.38	34
2.	Brett Harkins (F)	1994-1995	AHL	80	23	69	92	1.15	32
3.	Jozef Stümpel (F)	1992-1993	AHL	56	31	61	92	1.64	26
4.	Tim Sweeney (F)	1992-1993	AHL	60	41	55	96	1.60	32
5.	Seth Griffith (F)	2015-2016	AHL	57	24	53	77	1.35	32

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Providence Bruins — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Aaron Downey (F)	1997-1998	AHL	78	5	10	15	0.19	407
2.	Aaron Downey (F)	1998-1999	AHL	75	10	12	22	0.29	401
3.	Kevin Sawyer (F)	1996-1997	AHL	60	8	9	17	0.28	367
4.	Bobby Robins (F)	2012-2013	AHL	74	4	7	11	0.15	316
5.	Bill Huard (F)	1992-1993	AHL	72	18	19	37	0.51	302

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)