game coverage
Matchup: No. 11/10 Providence (18-11-3, 11-8-3 HEA) vs. No. 2 Boston College (22-8-2, 16-4-2 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
Matchup: No. 11/10 Providence (18-11-3, 11-8-3 HEA) vs. Northeastern (16-15-2, 9-14-0 HEA)
Showdown: 4pm (Saturday) – Schneider Arena – Providence, RI
US Stream: ESPN+
International Stream: Stretch Internet
Commentary: Mike Logan | Color: Bridget Proulx
Radio: 790 The Score | University Network | Commentary: Craig White
Live stats: Friars.com
twitter: @FairyShockey
Last timeout…
– Providence lost to No. 2 Boston on Thursday following a split weekend series with Merrimack, where the Friars won 4-2 on Feb. 29 but lost 2-1 at North Andover on March 1. We will be playing against a university.
– On Thursday, Providence's offense got going late in the first period. Kal Kievk He grabbed the rebound to give the Flyers a 1-0 advantage.
– Merrimack tied the game early in the second period when Ty Danault's shot in the slot hit the back of the goal.
– Just a few minutes later, chase yoder This led to a goal from in front of the net, putting the Friars back in the lead at 2-1.
– The Friars doubled their lead midway through the third period. Bennett Simek He got some of the puck and sent it under Merrimack's Olas during the power play, giving Providence a 3-1 lead.
– With 48 seconds left in the third period, Merrimack's Mark Hillier made a backhand shot to pull the Warriors within one point.
– Providence secured the final 4-2 victory with 4.4 seconds left. brady bellard He scored an empty net goal from the neutral zone.
– On Friday, the Warriors scored two goals midway through the second period. Michael Sitara Then Mack Welsher broke through within three minutes of each other to give the Warriors a 2-0 advantage.
– The Flyers' comeback effort began early in the third period. Liam Valente He scored one point to pull Providence within the goal.
– Merrimack's Olas played well for the rest of the game, ultimately giving the Warriors a 2-1 finish in their favor.
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, 13 shots on goal and averaged 12 minutes, 59 seconds of ice time in 12 games with Tampa.
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 397 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.
playoff scenario
Providence can clinch a first-round bye in the Hockey East Tournament if it is within one point of the remaining two games, one point from the University of Massachusetts, or six points from the University of New Hampshire. The Flyers could finish anywhere from 3rd to 6th depending on the weekend's results.
stock watch
As a result of playing 32 games, Nick Poisson (7-14-21), chase yoder (10-9-19) and tanner adams (6-12-18) Pace the Friars in points this season. Twenty-two Flyers have scored points this season, including 15 players with at least 10 points.
Quality check
As of March 6, 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 22 conference games, Providence (18-11-3, 11-8-3 HEA) sits tied for fourth in the Hockey East standings with the University of Massachusetts with 36 points. Boston College (27-5-1, 19-3-1 HEA) currently leads the Hockey East with 58 points, ahead of Boston College (22-8-2, 16-4-2 HEA). with 51 points, followed by the University of Maine (20 points). -10-2, 12-9-1 HEA) and 38 points.
3 is a magic number
The Friars have a total of 218 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 195 wins, 10 losses, and 20 draws. Nate Lehman When they held the lead after two periods.
Terrier scouting…
– No. 2 Boston University (22-8-2, 16-4-2 HEA) will take on No. 11/10th-ranked Providence after a weekend off the ice. The Terriers last played two games against University two weeks ago, with Boston University winning 6-1 against Storrs on Friday (February 23) and returning home Saturday (February 23). They defeated the Huskies 6-0. twenty four).
– Through 32 games this season, forward Macklin Celebrini (26-22-48) paces the Terriers with 26 goals, followed by Quinn Hutson with 13 (13-15-28) and Lane Hutson scored 12 goals (12-27). -39). Seventeen Terrier players have scored goals this season, including four of his players with 10 or more goals. The Terriers are currently tied with North Dakota for the sixth-most points in the NCAA this season with 130 points. Macklin Celebrini's 26 points this season are the second-most in the nation, trailing only Boston College's Cutter Gauthier's 31 points.
– Jeremy Wilmer (6-29-35) leads the Terriers with 29 assists this season, Lane Hutson (12-27-39) has 27 assists and Macklin Celebrini (26-22-48) followed with 22 assists. This season, there are nine players with 10 or more assists.
– Macklin Celebrini (26-22-48) led the Terriers with 48 points, followed by Lane Hutson (12-27-39) with 39 points and Jeremy Wilmer (6-29-35). He continues with 35 points. This season, 21 Terriers have registered points, including eight players with 20 or more points.
– This season, the Terriers relied on senior goaltender Matthew Caron for most of his starting minutes. In 32 games played, Caron had a starting record of 22 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws, a goals against average of 2.35, and a save percentage of .916. As a team, Boston College tied with Cornell University and the University of Minnesota for the eighth-best save percentage in the nation, posting a .915 save percentage.
Series History vs. Boston University
– Thursday's meeting ends a three-game series between the two schools, after the teams met in a home-and-home series just three weeks ago.
– On February 16th at Schneider Arena, the Friars and Terriers tied 2-2 with Providence and won in a penalty shootout. The next night, BU won 5-2 at Agganis Arena.
– The Terriers currently have an eight-game unbeaten streak against the Flyers dating back to 2021 (7-0-1).
Husky dog scout…
– Northeastern enters Saturday's contest after a weekend split with UW – a 4-3 loss at home on March 1st and a 4-2 away win on March 2nd.
– The Huskies currently sit in seventh place in the Hockey East standings with 26 points as they look for a home win in the opening game of the Hockey East tournament.
– Northeastern is led by Justin Hrykowian (11-25-36), Jack Williams (17-19-36), Alex Campbell (18-16-34) and Cam Rand (11-19). (30 minutes lost), all of them achieved 30 hits. -Point mark.
In goal, Cameron Whitehead played in 32 games and posted a 16-13-2 overall record with a 2.66 GAA and a .916 save percentage.
Series History vs. Northeastern
-Saturday will be the third and final meeting of the regular season for both schools.
– Returning to games on Nov. 10 and 11, Providence dominated the Huskies with a 2-1 overtime win at Schneider Arena, followed by a 5-2 road win at Matthews Arena.
– Providence is currently on a five-game unbeaten streak against Northeastern. Three of the past five meetings have gone to overtime, including last season's Hockey East quarterfinals, which Providence won. brady bellard Winner in overtime.
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