A professional hockey team based in Providence, Rhode Island. The Providence Bruins are in the Atlantic Division of the AHL (American Hockey League). The AHL is generally considered to be above the ECHL (East Coast Hockey League) and the CHL (Central Hockey League) but below the NHL (National Hockey League). The Providence Bruins were founded in 1992. The head coach of the team (as of 2011) is Bruce Cassidy. The team plays out of ¬¬Dunkin' Donuts centre in Providence. Their NHL affiliates are the Boston Bruins. Their ECHL affiliates are the Reading Royals.