DIPIETRO’S SHUTOUT LIFTS P-BRUINS PAST T-BIRDS

Oct 20, 2024

 Providence, RI - Goaltender Michael DiPietro stopped all 23 shots he faced to lift the Providence Bruins past the Springfield Thunderbirds 2-0 on Sunday evening at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Defenseman Jordan Oesterle netted the game-winning goal and forwards Vinni Lettieri and Patrick Brown netted insurance tallies.  

 

How It Happened

• Oesterle’s one-timer from the left circle zipped into the upper-right corner of the net, giving the P-Bruins a 1-0 lead with 7:43 remaining in the first period. Fabian Lysell and Riley Duran were credited with the assists. 
• Lettieri converted on a one-timer from the low slot off a backhanded feed from John Farinacci to extend the Providence lead to 2-0 with 2:01 to play in the first frame. Ryan Mast received a secondary assist. 
• Brown scored an unassisted goal on the empty net to seal the game with 1:11 remaining. 

 

Stats

• Mast’s assist was his first career AHL point. 
• Oesterle extended his point streak to four games to open the season. He has two goals and three assists for five points in that span. 
• Lettieri’s tally was his team leading third goal of the season. 
• DiPietro stopped all 23 shots he faced. The P-Bruins totaled 34 shots.
• The power play went 0-for-4 and the penalty kill was 3-for-3.
• The Providence Bruins improve to 2-2-0-0.

 

Up Next

The Providence Bruins host the Hershey Bears on Friday, October 25 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m.