P-BRUINS EDGED BY COMETS IN SEASON OPENER

Providence, RI – The Providence Bruins were edged by the Utica Comets 2-1 in the season opener on Friday night at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Forward Brendan Gaunce netted the lone goal for Providence in the final frame.  

How It Happened

• Gabe Klassen received a pass in the slot, turned and fired a shot into the upper-left corner of the net to give the Comets a 1-0 lead with 15:29 remaining in the first period. 

• While cutting towards the net, Ben Steeves wacked a puck out of mid-air and down across the goal line to extend the Utica lead to 2-0 with 2:01 to play in the second frame. 

• On the rush, Ivan Ivan slid a pass ahead for Gaunce to send him on a breakaway, where he slipped a shot between the goaltender’s legs to cut the Comets’ lead to 2-1 with 14:15 left in the third period. Joey Abatereceived a secondary assist. 

Stats    

• Goaltender Jiri Patera stopped 22 of 24 shots faced. The P-Bruins totaled 21 shots.

• The power play went 0-for-4 and the penalty kill was 2-for-2.   

Up Next

The Providence Bruins host the Springfield Thunderbirds on Sunday, October 4 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Puck drop is set for 3:05 p.m. 

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10.02.2026