Chris Quattrucci
A life-long follower of the game of hockey. Communications experience with the AHL'S Portland Pirates, and a former coach at the college club level. Covering the Providence Bruins and prospects.
Author's Posts
Providence Bruins History: Remembering a Heartbreaking End
September 4th, 2018 The Providence Bruins have experienced quite a run of success since the franchise moved from Portland, Maine, to Rhode Island for the 1992-93 season. In 26 seasons of hockey, the Bruins have only finished below a .500 winning percentage six times, missing the playoffs in only five seasons. The franchise captured a Calder Cup in...
How The Providence Bruins Roster May Change in 2018-19
August 4th, 2018 The Providence Bruins are set for next season. Many familiar faces are returning but some key veterans are departing, like Austin Czarnik, Kenny Agostino, and Tommy Cross. Their replacements appear to be Mark McNeill, Martin Bakos, and Cody Goloubef. With the exception of Bakos, those spots seem set as AHL replacements. However, AHL...
Bruins Moves Shape Providence Roster
July 10th, 2018 It’s a busy time of year as all 31 NHL clubs try to evaluate and re-tool their teams for next season. Predicting AHL rosters is speculation at this point, but that’s what makes the offseason fun. The Bruins have already signed some players that will most likely be P-Bruins. One P-Bruin leader was a hot commodity on the free-agent...
Calder Cup: Marlies Win Highlights Bright Future
June 19th, 2018 When looking at the rosters of previous Calder Cup champions, each year tells a different story. Combing through history, there are some champions that had an abundance of future NHL talent while other teams relied on players who carved out nice pro careers without reaching the top level. The 2009-10 Hershey Bears had John Carlson,...
Calder Cup Final: Stars and Marlies Head to Game 7
June 14th, 2018 The Calder Cup Final will have a Game 7 for the first time in 15 seasons. This year’s battle for the cup between the Texas Stars and Toronto Marlies must, unfortunately, end Thursday night. The Stars refuse to go away after a 5-2 Game 6 win while facing elimination. There’s been amazing goaltending, bad goaltending, breakaways, and...
Calder Cup Final: Little Separates Stars & Marlies
June 9th, 2018 While the Stanley Cup Final offered some excitement, a 4-1 series speaks for itself. Meanwhile, in the AHL, the Toronto Marlies and Texas Stars are locked in a 2-2 battle for the Calder Cup. Every game has been decided by one goal. As the series goes deeper, the two teams’ dislike for one another is becoming more apparent as well....
