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Matchup: No. 10 Providence (17-10-2, 10-7-3 HEA) vs. Merrimack (12-18-1, 5-15-1 HEA)
Showdown: 7:00 PM (Thursday) – Schneider Arena – Providence, RI
US Stream: ESPN+
International Stream: Stretch Internet
Commentary: Mike Logan | Color: Bridget Proulx
Radio: 790 The Score | University Network | Commentary: John Leahy
Live stats: Friars.com
twitter: @FairyShockey
Showdown: 7pm (Friday) – Roller Rink – North Andover, MA
US Stream: ESPN+
International Stream: Stretch Internet
Radio: 790 The Score | University Network | Commentary: Mike Logan
Live stats: MerrimackAthletics.com
twitter: @FairyShockey
Last timeout…
– New student Graham Gamache He scored two points, including the game-winning goal with 6 minutes and 39 seconds left in regulation, to defeat the No. 12/11 Providence College men's hockey team, 2-1, in a road game Saturday (Feb. 24) at Massachusetts Lowell. brought victory.
– After a slow opening 10 minutes, the Friars began to generate momentum in the offensive zone and struck first at 14:49.
– New student Graham Gamache He grabbed the rebound and scored his fifth goal of the season. Liam Valente giving Providence a 1-0 lead.
– The River Hawks tied the score at 1-1 at 4:28 of the second period on a breakaway goal by Matt Klassa.
– Gamache restored the Friars' lead with his second goal of the night at 13:41 of the third period. Andrew Centerra fired a point shot from the body of Jaroslav SchmeralGamache recovered the spilled puck and made a come-from-behind shot past Welsh.
– Svedebek stood tall during the River Hawks' second-half power play, keeping the puck out after a wild scramble in the friar's crease in the final minutes.
– Luke Chris He led the Friars with six blocks that night.
– The Friars finished the weekend in fourth place in the Hockey East standings and finished the three-game regular season series against the River Hawks with a 3-0-0 record.
15 current, former and future Friars to appear at NHL development camp
The Flyers had 15 past, present and future players who participated in NHL Development Camp in July. riley duran (BOS), Filip Svedebek (BOS), Tyge Harding (Chi), conor kelly (CHI), Brayden Clark* (CBJ), Guillaume Richard (CBJ), Nick Poisson*(CBJ), Brett Berard (New York), Jaroslav Schmeral (New York), Luke Chris* (New York), chase yoder (pit), max crozier (TBL), hudson malinoski (TOR), tanner adams*(VGK), parker ford (WPG). * – Camp invitee
max crozier NHL debut
– Former Monk Captain max crozier He made his NHL debut with the Tampa Bay Lightning on January 13, becoming the 46th Flyer to appear in an NHL game. He had two assists and 11 shots on goal in 10 games with Tampa, averaging 13 minutes, 24 seconds on ice.
Lehman achieves milestone
head coach Nate Lehman He earned his 249th career win against Providence on Nov. 11, passing Lou Lamoriello as the winningest head coach in program history. Lehman has amassed 396 wins as a Division I head coach.
McDonald's sets program record
captain cam mcdonald He played in his 157th career game at Boston College on February 17, setting a program record for games played. McDonald passed Ross Mauerman, 2015, and Brian Pigno, 2018, who previously held the record with 156.
Gamache named Hockey East Co-Rookie of the Year
Providence College Men's Hockey Freshman Graham Gamache On Monday, February 26, he scored two goals for Providence in a 2-1 win at Massachusetts Lowell and was named Pro Ambitions Hockey East Corky of the Week.
stock watch
After 30 games, Nick Poisson (7-14-21), tanner adams (6-12-18) and chase yoder (9-8-17) The Flyers are on pace for points this season. This season, 22 players have scored points for the Friars, including 14 players who have scored 10 or more points.
Quality check
As of Feb. 28, the Friars own an overall record of 6-8-2 this season, along with a 3-6-2 conference record against higher-ranked opponents.
– No. 5/4 Michigan (10/7/23) – 4-2 W
– No. 5/4 Michigan (10/8/23) – 5-4 L
– No. 2/2 Denver (10/20/23) – 4-2 W
– No. 15/16 New Hampshire (11/3/23) – 1-1 T (1-0 SOW)
– No. 15/16 New Hampshire (11/4/23) – 2-0 W
– No. 15/15 Massachusetts (11/16/23) – 3-2 L
– No. 15/15 Massachusetts (11/18/23) – 2-1 OTL
– No. 14/13 Arizona State (11/24/23) – 4-3 OTL
– No. 14/13 Arizona State (11/26/23) – 2-1 W
– No. 2/3 Boston College (12/9/23) – 5-4 L
– No. 1/1 Boston College (1/12/24) – 7-1 L
– No. 1/1 Boston College (1/13/24) – 4-3 W
– No. 7/7 Main (2/9/24) – 2-1 L
– No. 7/7 Maine (2/10/24) – 4-3 OTW
– No. 3/3 Boston College (2/16/24) – 2-2 T (1-0 SOW)
– No. 3/3 Boston University (2/17/24) – 5-2 L
Around the conference
Through 20 conference games, Providence (17-10-3, 10-7-3 HEA) sits in fourth place in the Hockey East standings with 33 points. Boston University (25-5-1, HEA 17-3-1) currently leads the Hockey East with 52 points, followed by Boston University (22-8-2), which is second with 51 points. (HEA 16 wins, 4 wins, 2 losses). Points and Maine (19-9-2, 11-8-1 HEA), which is currently third in the conference with 35 points.
3 is a magic number
The Flyers have a total of 217 wins, 24 losses, and 23 losses. Nate Lehman When scoring 3 or more goals in a match.
After 40 years old
The Friars have a total record of 194 wins, 10 losses, and 20 draws. Nate Lehman When they held the lead after two periods.
Scouting the Warriors…
– Merrimack (12-18-1, 5-15-1) will take on No. 10 Providence after a weekend off the ice. The last time the Warriors played was two games at Vermont two weeks ago, with Merrimack winning the first game on February 16th, 5-2, but losing the second game on February 17th, 4-4. I lost by 1.
– Through 31 games this season, forward Alex Jeffries (13-9, 22) has 13 points for the Warriors, Ty Danault (12-6, 18) has 12 points, and Matt Copponi (7-0) has scored 12 points for the Warriors. (25 losses, 32 draws) follows with 7 points. score. This season, the Warriors have had 22 different players score, including eight players with five or more goals.
– Matt Copponi (7-25-32) leads the Warriors with 25 assists this season, defenseman Zach Bookman (4-23-27) has 23 assists and Filip Forsmark (5-13-18) minutes) followed with 18 assists. The Warriors have recorded assists this season, including five players with 10 or more assists on the year.
– Matt Copponi (7-25-32) is also on pace for the Warriors with 32 points this season, Zach Bookman (4-23-27) has 27 points and Alex Jeffries (13-9-22) ) followed with 22 points. This season, 24 players have scored points for the Warriors, including nine players who have scored 10 or more points this season.
– In net, Merrimack splits time between junior Hugo Olas and senior Zachary Borgiel. Olas played in 17 games, posting a record of 6 wins, 9 losses, and 0 losses, with a 2.72 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage. Borgiel played in 16 games, posting a 6-9-1 record with a 3.26 goals-against average and .890 save percentage.
Series History vs. Merrimack
This weekend's game against Merrimack will be the first meeting between the Flyers and Warriors in the 2023-24 season. The Friars last faced the Warriors on Jan. 14, 2023, when Merrimack won 3-0 at North Andover. Providence's last win against the Warriors was the night before, January 13, 2023, when the Flyers outscored the Warriors with an 8-3 road victory. In the last 10 meetings against Merrimack, the Friars have a 4-6-0 record.
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