P-Bruins journal: Arniel, Nelson sidelined by injuries
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September 11
By MARK DIVVER On the eve of the opening of Boston Bruins training camp, a few lowlights and highlights out of what Providence coach Rob Murray called a "very constructive'' rookie tournament in Kitchener, Ont.: Nelson's injury -- believed to be a broken collarbone that could require surgery -- will keep him off the ice for a while. Nelson, who Murray called "one of our more energetic guys'' in Kitchener, was injured in a collision along the boards. Arniel was hurt when he stuck his knee out as a Pittsburgh player tried to skate past him, Murray said. Arniel, who was penalized for kneeing on the play, had to leave the game. How much time he'll miss, if any, wasn't clear as of Thursday night. Arniel was Boston's top goal-scorer with four. "He's going to be a big part of our team this year,'' Murray said. Max Sauve suffered a charley horse in the first game and never returned to the lineup. He's not expected to miss significant time in training camp. "He committed (to working on his body) this summer,'' Murray said. "He got bigger, he got faster. He's giving himself the best opportunity to succeed.'' Hamill looks to be primed for a good year in Providence. Knackstedt "competed hard, had a fight and scored a couple of goals,'' Murray said. "You love the compete level in him, but he's gotta gain a step.'' The 6'3'' 220-pound Marquardt's numbers -- 0-0-0 -- tell the story. 
Boston Bruins players will report for physical testing on Saturday and hit the ice for the first time on Sunday. Here's the team news release and schedule:
On Sunday, the first day of official on-ice work for the team, fans will have access to two practice sessions beginning at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., free of charge. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and breakfast, including breakfast sandwiches, fruit, yogurt, coffee and juice, will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. In conjunction with the open training camp sessions, Bruins fans will have the opportunity to purchase equipment used by Bruins players from past and present. Items that will be available include skates, socks, pads and helmets, among others. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation. The used equipment sale will begin at 8:30 a.m. for Bruins season ticket holders and 9:30 a.m. for the general public. The Bruins training camp roster and schedule can be found below. Please note that practices at Ristuccia Arena are open to the public, but practices at TD Garden are closed, except for Sunday, September 13. The schedule is subject to change. Rosters for Group A and Group B will not be announced at this time. 2009 BRUINS TRAINING CAMP ROSTER (SUBJECT TO CHANGE): Forwards (31): Defensemen (16): Goaltenders (7): Unsigned Restricted Free Agents as of September 10 (1) 2009 BRUINS TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE: (ALL TIMES EASTERN, CALL 617.624.1910 FOR THE LATEST UPDATES. THE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Saturday, September 12 (Wilmington, MA) Sunday, September 13 (Boston, MA) Monday, September 14 (Boston, MA) Tuesday, September 15 (Wilmington, MA/New York, NY) Wednesday, September 16 (Wilmington, MA/Toronto, ON) Thursday, September 17 (Wilmington, MA) Friday, September 18 (Wilmington, MA) Saturday, September 19 (Boston, MA) Sunday, September 20 (Wilmington, MA/Quebec City, QC) Monday, September 21 (Wilmington, MA) Tuesday, September 22 (Wilmington, MA/Columbus, OH) -Wednesday, September 23 (Wilmington, MA) Thursday, September 24 (Wilmington, MA/Montreal, QC) Friday, September 25 (Ottawa, ON) Saturday, September 26 (Boston, MA) Sunday, September 27 (Boston, MA) Monday, September 28 (Boston, MA) Tuesday, September 29 (Wilmington, MA) Wednesday, September 30 (Wilmington, MA) Thursday, October 1 (Boston, MA)
September 10
The Boston Bruins rookies lost to Pittsburgh, 3-2, in Kitchener, Ont., on Thursday afternoon. Jordan Knackstedt (assisted by Jason Wilson and Marc Zanetti) and Jeff Lovecchio (set up by Zach Hamill) had the Boston goals. Matt Dalton faced 52 Pittsburgh shots. The Bruins finished the tournament with a 2-1 record. Now the B's will board a bus for the 12-hour ride back to Boston. Training camp opens on Saturday.
Three players who will be counted on to be key contributors this season in Providence had strong games for the Boston Bruins rookies in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Ottawa. Providence Bruins coach Rob Murray, who has guided the B's rookies to a 2-0 record in the Kitchener, Ont., tournament, said that Jeff Lovecchio, Jamie Arniel and Zach Hamill were his top players on Wednesday. Lovecchio, who sat out all of last season while recovering from a concussion, "was far and away the best player on the ice,'' Murray said. Signed out of Western Michigan as a free agent, Lovecchio projects as a physical, energetic third liner in the NHL. He had two assists on Wednesday. Arniel, who played well for Providence in last spring's playoffs, scored two goals for the second straight game. Murray said Arniel outbattled an Ottawa player for the puck and scored an unassisted goal that ended up being the game-winner early in the third. Arniel, a good skater, might be able to take over many of the defensive responsibilities performed by Wacey Rabbit last season, while putting up more points, Murray said. Hamill, the first-game star with four assists, played well on Wednesday, too, even though he didn't record a point. On defense, Ryan Button -- "he skates himself out of trouble'' -- played a second strong game. Alain Goulet also was effective -- though Murray added that "if (Goulet) could clean up his game, he'd be a lot more efficient player.'' Murray said that Goulet's passes are off-target too often. In goal, Mike Hutchinson's 47-save performance speaks for inself. Murray was again impressed with undrafted junior Jason Wilson -- "He's not flashy. He's straight-line, and he hits everything that moves out there.'' After a somewhat tired performance on Wednesday, Murray is looking for more on Thursday. "I'm expecting more out of guys today considering it's their last chance to impress somebody,'' he said.
Mount St. Charles grad Keith Carney of Pawtucket will try to earn an NHL contract at the Vancouver Canucks' training camp. A veteran of 16 seasons and 1,018 NHL games, Carney played 12 games for Bern in the Swiss league last season. He last skated in the NHL in 2007-08, when he played 61 games with Minnesota. At 39, Carney won't even be the oldest former Mount defenseman in Vancouver's camp. That will be Mathieu Schneider, 40.
September 9
The Bruins have added former Wisconsin Badger Andy Wozniewski for defensive depth. Barring a rash of injuries, he figures to spend the season in Providence. Wozniewski spent a semester at UMass-Lowell a decade ago before transferring out. Here's the team's news release: Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has signed defenseman Andy Wozniewski to a one-year contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed. Wozniewski split the 2008-09 season between the St. Louis Blues' and Pittsburgh Penguins' AHL affiliates. He played in 56 games for the Peoria Rivermen with 1-16=17 totals and 56 penalty minutes before being traded to the Penguins organization. He then skated in 18 games for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and posted 2-2=4 totals, and 26 penalty minutes. Wozniewski appeared in one NHL game for the Blues during the 08-09 on February 3 versus the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Buffalo Grove, Illinois native split the 2007-08 season between the Toronto Maple Leafs and their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. In 48 NHL games for the Leafs, he recorded 2-7=9 totals, +5 rating and 54 penalty minutes. For the Marlies, he played in 33 games and registered 7-10=17 totals, a +8 rating and 26 penalty minutes. He also played in 19 playoff games for the Marlies, registering 4-5=9 totals, a +7 rating and 12 penalty minutes. He has tallied 2-10=12 totals and 81 penalty minutes in 77 career NHL games. The 6'5", 225-pound defenseman was signed to his first pro contract with Toronto on May 27, 2004 and was a member of the Leafs organization until he signed as a free agent to the St. Louis Blues on July 17, 2008.
Jamie Arniel scored two goals and Jordan Knackstedt and Tyler Randell added a goal apiece as the Boston Bruins rookies beat the Ottawa Senators rookies, 4-3, in Kitchener, Ont., on Thursday afternoon. Mike Hutchinson made 45 saves for the Bruins, who are coached by Rob Murray of the Providence Bruins. Arniel leads the Bruins in the tournament with four goals; Randell has two. The Bruins play their final game on Thursday against Pittsburgh at 2 p.m.
September 7
By MARK DIVVER It wasn't a masterpiece, but the Boston Bruins rookies made enough good plays on Monday afternoon to nip the Toronto Maple Leafs rookies, 6-5, in overtime. ''It was a little scrambly, but the guys were happy to get an overtime win,'' coach Rob Murray said afterward. The Bruins "had three or four highlight-reel goals,'' Murray said, including the game-winner by Jamie Arniel, who scored twice. Hamill, the team captain who was invited to play in the rookie tournament only after 2009 first-round draft pick Jordan Caron was injured, finished with four assists. On the winning goal, Hamill started the play by jumping on a loose puck in the neutral zone. Murray said Hamill and Arniel traded passes before Arniel buried it at 3:56. Jason Wilson, Levi Nelsen, Tyler Randell and Rob Kwiet also scored for Boston. Kwiet's tally with 1:56 left in regulation forced overtime. "We had a lot of contributions from a lot of guys,'' Murray said. Hamill was a standout and Arniel played well, Murray said. Others whose play impressed the coach were Nelson, defenseman Ryan Button and goalie Adam Courchaine. Murray also noticed Wilson, "a big-bodied kid who skates well and is willing to lay the body out.'' The undrafted Wilson, 19, is 6'2'' and 205 pounds. He scored 12 goals and had 104 penalty minutes in 52 games last season for London of the OHL, where he will play again this season. There were three fights: Alex Berry vs. Boston's Scott Fletcher; Stefano Giliatti vs. Boston's Jordan Knackstedt; and Jamie Devane against Peter Stevens of the Bruins. Max Sauve suffered a charley horse in the first period and left the game. His availability for the next game on Wednesday is uncertain, Murray said. Mike Hutchinson will start in goal for Boston on Wednesday against Ottawa. Matt Dalton will get the nod on Thursday against Pittsburgh. The Bruins will practice Tuesday at 10 a.m.
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