game coverage
Matchup: No. 12/11 Providence (16-10-3, 9-7-3 HEA) vs. Massachusetts State Lowell (8-18-4, 4-12-3 HEA)
Showdown: 6:05 p.m. (Saturday) – Tsongas Center – Lowell, MA
US Stream: ESPN+
International Stream: Stretch Internet
Live Play: John Avino | Color: Jim Connelly
Radio: 790 The Score | University Network | Commentator: Mike Logan
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Last timeout…
– The Friars continue their two-point weekend with No. 3 Boston University, where Providence tied Game 1 on Friday, February 16th, 2-2, but lost 5-2 on Saturday, February 17th. He then returned to the game.
– on friday, riley duran They got the Friars on the board early in the first period and deflected the offense. Guillaume Richard He hit it into the back of the goal, giving him a 1-0 advantage.
– Boston College tied it late in the first period on Nick Zabane's shorthanded breakaway chance.
– The Terriers took their first lead of the night on a Sam Stephens goal midway through the second period, leading BU 2-1.
– tanner adams The Friars scored the tying goal just over three minutes into the power play, and the game was deadlocked at 2-2.
-Neither team could make a solid attack in the third period or overtime, resulting in a 2-2 draw.
– Providence won the shootout 1-0 on a five-hole goal from. hudson malinoski to secure an extra point in the Hockey East standings.
– On Saturday, jamie engelbert He put the Flyers ahead early in the first period, converting a rebound into the back of the net to give Providence a 1-0 advantage.
– Midway through the first frame, Boston University's Nick Zabane found the score sheet on a breakaway chance to tie the Terriers at 1-1.
– The Terriers took the lead on a power play late in the first period, with Tom Wilander's goal making the score 2-1.
– Lane Hutson extended the Terriers' lead at 15:26 of the second period, giving BU a 3-1 lead.
– Boston College scored early in the third period on a goal by Shane LaChance to give the Terriers a 4-1 advantage.
– craig needham Just under two minutes later, the Friars scored a point, pulling the Friars within two points in the third period.
– Shane LaChance scored his second goal of the game 1 minute and 45 seconds later, tying the game to a final score of 5-2.
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. In his seven games with Tampa, he recorded two assists and a +1 rating while averaging 14 minutes and 30 seconds of ice time.
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 395 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.
stock watch
As a result of playing 29 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. 24, 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 19 conference games, Providence (16-10-3, 9-7-3 HEA) has 30 points and sits in fourth place in the Hockey East standings. Boston University (23-5-1, HEA 15-3-1) currently leads the Hockey East with 46 points, followed by Boston College (20-8-2, HEA 14-4-2) with 45 points. It ranks second in points. points and Maine (18-8-2, 10-7-1 HEA), which is currently third in the conference with 32 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 Flyers have a total of 194 wins, 10 losses, and 20 draws. Nate Lehman When they held the lead after two periods.
River Hawks scouting…
– Massachusetts Lowell (8-18-4, 4-12-3 HEA) follows a weekend bye against Northeastern University in which the River Hawks won on Friday (Feb. 16). .12/11 We will play against Providence. They won 4-2, but suffered a shutout loss 4-0 on Saturday (February 17).
– Through 30 games this season, forward Owen Cole (10-7, 17) paces the River Hawks with 10 goals, followed by Nick Rome (9-4, 13) with nine, and scout -Truman (7 wins, 14 losses, 21 draws) follows. and Matt Crasa (7-5, 12) each with seven innings. The River Hawks have had 20 of his players find the net this season, including 12 of his players who have scored multiple points.
– Forward scout Truman (7 wins, 14 losses, 21 draws) leads the River Hawks in assists this year with 14, followed by Jack Varwerk (3 wins, 10 losses, 13 draws) with 10 assists, and Ben Meehan ( (1 win, 9 losses, 10 draws) had 9 assists. 25 different Riverhawks recorded assists this season.
– Scout Truman (7-14-21) leads the River Hawks this season with 21 points, followed by Owen Cole (10-7-17) with 17 points, followed by Nick Rome (9-0) (4 losses, 13 draws) followed by Jacques Vaalwerk. (3-10-13) 13 points each. This year, 28 River Hawks have scored points, including eight players who have scored 10 or more points.
– Senior Henry Welsh and junior Luke Pavisic are splitting time in net for the River Hawks this season. Welsh has played in 18 games this season, posting a record of 5 wins, 9 losses, and 4 draws, a 2.40 goals against average, and a .910 save percentage. Pavicic appeared in 14 games, posting a 3-9-0 record with a 3.73 points per game and .881 save percentage. In two games against Providence this season, the River Hawks had Pavicic in net.
Series History vs. Massachusetts Lowell School
This weekend's game against Massachusetts Lowell will be the final meeting between the Friars and River Hawks in the 2023-24 season. The Friars last faced the River Hawks earlier this season on January 26 and 27, 2024, with Providence winning both games, taking the first game 7-2 and extending the second game to overtime. They came from behind to win the match 4-3. . The Friars are 6-4-0 in their last 10 meetings against the River Hawks.
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