The Providence Bruins began operation for the start of the 1992–93 AHL season after Providence mayor Buddy Cianci negotiated a deal with the owners of the Maine Mariners franchise, Frank DuRoss and Ed Anderson, to relocate their club.
Os Providence Bruins comezaron a operar a principios da tempada 1992-93 da AHL despois de que o alcalde de Providence Buddy Cianci negociara un acordo cos propietarios dos Maine Mariners, Frank DuRoss e Ed Anderson, para trasladar o equipo.