Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli announced that defenseman Adam McQuaid has been assigned to the Providence Bruins.
In 15 games with the B's this year, the 23-year-old has 19 penalty minutes and one goal — a game-winner on Feb. 7 against Montreal.
In 31 games this season for Providence, the 6-foot-5, 209-pounder has three goals and seven helpers. 10 totals and 66 penalty minutes.