P-Bruins prepare for Eastern Finals

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The Providence Bruins are preparing for the Eastern Conference Finals of the Calder Cup Playoffs.  They start their best-of-seven series against the Hershey Bears on Saturday.

It's the P-Bruins first appearance in the Conference Finals since 2004.

Below are the dates for the Eastern Conference Finals. Games 3 and 4 will be at home in the Dunkin; Donuts Center.

Providence vs. Hershey

• Game 1 -- Sat May 16 at Hershey 7:00
• Game 2 -- Sun May 17 at Hershey 5:00
• Game 3 -- Fri May 22 at Providence 7:05
• Game 4 --  Sun May 24 at Providence 7:05
• Game 5* --  Mon May 25 at Providence 4:05
• Game 6* -- Wed May 27 at Hershey 7:00
• Game 7* -- Thu May 28 at Hershey 7:00
• * if necessary