May 20, 2009

Bruins Season Over but Bitz Keeps Playing

The following article featuring former Cornell standout Byron Bitz appeared in the May 20 issue of the Providence Journal.

 

PROVIDENCE -- After the Boston Bruins were eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes last Thursday, Byron Bitz thought he was headed to Saskatchewan to help an uncle plant wheat, barley and canola on his farm.

Peter Chiarelli had other ideas.

On Monday, the Boston general manager talked to Bitz about finishing the season in Providence, where the Bruins are playing Hershey in the Calder Cup semifinals.

Complete article can be accessed via the Journal Web site by clicking here.