Upcoming Event: Men's Ice Hockey versus Simon Fraser (Exhibition) on October 3, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
Men's Ice Hockey
vs Simon Fraser (Exhibition)
7:00 P.M.
Providence College Athletics
Friday, October 18
Canton, NY
7:00 P.M.
Providence College
at
St. Lawrence
Photo by: Stew Milne
No. 13/12 Men's Hockey Visits North Country for Weekend Clashes Against St. Lawrence and No. 10/9 Clarkson
10/17/2019 10:32:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey
FOLLOW THE FRIARS (1-1-0, 1-0-0 HEAM)
Matchup: No. 13/12 Providence College vs. St. Lawrence (1-1-0, 0-0-0 ECAC)
Faceoff: 7 PM (Fri.) – SUNY Canton – Canton, N.Y.
Stream: ESPN+ |Â International Stream
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Ben Horner
Live Stats: SaintsAthletics.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
Â
Matchup: No. 13/12 Providence College vs. No. 10/9 Clarkson (1-0-1, 0-0-0 ECAC)
Faceoff: 7:30 PM (Sat.) – Cheel Arena – Potsdam, N.Y.
Stream: ESPN+ |Â International Stream
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Ben Horner
Live Stats: ClarksonAthletics.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
Multi-Point Friars
Through just two games, Providence already has five players with multiple points. Greg Printz (six) and Jack Dugan (six) lead the way. Tyce Thompson has three, while freshmen Parker Ford (three), as well as Patrick Moynihan and Max Crozier each chipping in with two points.
Â
Printz Leads NCAA in Goals
Printz's four-goal game against Maine marked the first four-goal game for a Friar since Devin Rask did it on 11/3/02 against Princeton. He now leads the NCAA with five goals in two games.
Â
Dugan Picks Up Where He Left Off
Jack Dugan had an impressive opening night, notching four points on a goal and three assists and followed that up with a two-point performance against Holy Cross. It marked the sophomore's 13th career multi-point game.
Â
Three For Thompson
Tyce Thompson posted his third career three-point game against Maine. He scored a goal and added two assists for the Friars.
Â
Three Friars Get First Points
Parker Ford, Patrick Moynihan and Max Crozier each recorded their first collegiate point in their first career game. Ford and Moynihan had two assists apiece, while Crozier tallied one.
Â
Lackey Shines in Debut
Graduate transfer Michael Lackey stopped all 29 shots he faced to earn his second career collegiate shutout. It was the first shutout win for Providence in a season opener since 2000. Through two games, he has posted a 1.46 GAA and .946 save percentage.
Â
 Friar Newcomers
Providence welcomes 13 newcomers for the 2019-20 season. The Friars will have 12 freshmen on the roster, the most ever under Coach Leaman. Additionally, the Friars welcome graduate transfer student Michael Lackey. He joins the program after four years at Harvard. During his time with the Crimson he posted 41 starts and a .908 save percentage.
Â
Young Talent
Providence has an exceptionally young roster, with 66% of the team being underclassmen. The Friars' roster features 12 freshmen and seven sophomores.
Â
Returning 20+ Point Scorers
Last season, Providence had eight players eclipse the 20-point mark. Three of those eight players return for 2019-20. Jack Dugan ranked second on the team in total point production (39) and led the Friars in assists (29). Tyce Thompson racked up 25 points during his rookie campaign. He buried eight goals and added 17 assists, which ranked fifth on the squad. Spenser Young returns to the blue line for his senior campaign after a 21-point season, which included eight goals and 13 assists.
Â
Goaltending Battle
Friar standout goaltender and active NCAA wins leader Hayden Hawkey graduated last spring after 125 career games played. Providence's 2019-20 roster features four goaltenders, including graduate student Michael Lackey, junior Gabe Mollot-Hill, sophomore Jimmy Scannell and freshman Jake Kucharski. Lackey boasts the most experience, having played 42 career games, including 26 last season. Mollot-Hill has made seven appearances and made 54 total saves as a Friar. Scannell appeared for just 1:27 last season, making two saves in his debut.
Â
Seeking Seven
Providence holds the nation's second longest-active NCAA appearance streak, having made a sixth-straight tournament appearance in 2018-19. Denver leads the pack with 12-straight appearances.
Â
Frozen Four Run
Providence appeared in its fifth-ever Frozen Four last season. The Friars, who were the fourth seed in the East Regional, took down Minnesota State (6-3) and Cornell (4-0) to win the East Regional and advance. Providence fell to eventual NCAA Champion, Minnesota Duluth, 4-1.
Â
Friars in the NHL on Opening Night
Providence had six alumni featured on NHL opening night rosters - Noel Acciari (Panthers), John Gilmour (Sabres), Mark Jankowski (Flames), Kevin Rooney (Devils), Tim Schaller (Canucks) and Brandon Tanev (Penguins).
Â
Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 151-15-15 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
Â
After 40
The Friars are 137-5-12 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
                                                  TALE OF THE TAPE
Providence (NCAA Rank)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2019-20Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â St. Lawrence (NCAA Rank)
       4.50 (T-8th)                          Goals Per Game                     2.50 (T-31st)
       1.50 (T-7th)            Goals Against Average         2.50 (T-21st)
        46.0 (1st)                             Shots Per Game            32.5 (16th)
 2-11 (.182) (22nd)                           Power Play                         1-4 (.250) (12th)
 8-8 (1.000) (T-1st)              Penalty Kill            8-10 (.800) (T-33rd)
        .587 (6th)                                   Faceoff %               .480 (33rd)
Â
SERIES HISTORY VS. ST. LAWRENCE/CLARKSON
• The Friars and Saints will meet for the 50th time on Friday night. Due to renovations at Appleton Arena, the game will be played at SUNY Canton. Providence won the last meeting, 6-5, in overtime.
• Providence and Clarkson go head-to-head for the 55th time and the fifth time since 2016.
• The teams met three times during the 2017-18 season, with Clarkson taking both regular season season meetings before the Friars captured a 1-0 win in the NCAA East Regional Semifinals in Bridgeport, Conn.
• Providence is 0-6 all-time at Cheel Arena and hasn't won in Potsdam since 1983.
Â
SCOUTING THE SAINTS
• St. Lawrence split a road series at Mercyhurst last weekend, falling 3-2 in overtime in the opener and scoring a 3-2 win the following night.
• Sophomore Zach Risteau leads the Saints with two goals and two assists, while junior Keenan Suthers has chipped in with a goal and two assists.
• In goal, Emil Zetterquist and Daniel Mannella have split duties thus far. Mannella has a .922 save percentage in 27 career games.
Â
SCOUTING THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS
• Clarkson claimed a road series at Michigan last weekend with a 1-1 tie on Friday and a 3-1 win on Saturday.
• Sophomore Josh Dunne leads the way with a goal and two assists. Eight players have found the scoresheet thus far for the Golden Knights.
• Frankie Marotte, a grad transfer from Robert Morris, has stopped 70 of 72 shots through two games.
Â
FRIARS HOCKEY ON NESN
Beginning in the 2019-20 season, NESN and NESNplus will air more Hockey East games than ever before as the two entities further develop a relationship that began in 1984 when Hockey East and NESN were founded. The agreement secures television coverage for both men's and women's regular season contests, and extensive postseason coverage that will include both the men's and women's championship weekends. Games airing on NESN and NESNplus will be available exclusively on the networks and the NESNgo app within New England.
Â
2019-20 Providence College Men's Hockey on NESN
Oct. 5 vs. Maine – 4 p.m.
Oct. 25 at Boston College – 7 p.m.*
Oct. 26 vs. UMass Lowell – 7 p.m.
Nov. 9 vs. Boston University – 7 p.m.
Jan. 17 vs. New Hampshire – 7 p.m.
Jan. 18 at New Hampshire – 7 p.m.
Feb. 7 at Massachusetts – 7 p.m.
Feb. 29 vs. Maine – 4:30 p.m.
 * - NESNplus
Â
For more updates on the Providence College men's hockey program, follow the team on Twitter @FriarsHockey.
Â
Matchup: No. 13/12 Providence College vs. St. Lawrence (1-1-0, 0-0-0 ECAC)
Faceoff: 7 PM (Fri.) – SUNY Canton – Canton, N.Y.
Stream: ESPN+ |Â International Stream
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Ben Horner
Live Stats: SaintsAthletics.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
Â
Matchup: No. 13/12 Providence College vs. No. 10/9 Clarkson (1-0-1, 0-0-0 ECAC)
Faceoff: 7:30 PM (Sat.) – Cheel Arena – Potsdam, N.Y.
Stream: ESPN+ |Â International Stream
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Ben Horner
Live Stats: ClarksonAthletics.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
Multi-Point Friars
Through just two games, Providence already has five players with multiple points. Greg Printz (six) and Jack Dugan (six) lead the way. Tyce Thompson has three, while freshmen Parker Ford (three), as well as Patrick Moynihan and Max Crozier each chipping in with two points.
Â
Printz Leads NCAA in Goals
Printz's four-goal game against Maine marked the first four-goal game for a Friar since Devin Rask did it on 11/3/02 against Princeton. He now leads the NCAA with five goals in two games.
Â
Dugan Picks Up Where He Left Off
Jack Dugan had an impressive opening night, notching four points on a goal and three assists and followed that up with a two-point performance against Holy Cross. It marked the sophomore's 13th career multi-point game.
Â
Three For Thompson
Tyce Thompson posted his third career three-point game against Maine. He scored a goal and added two assists for the Friars.
Â
Three Friars Get First Points
Parker Ford, Patrick Moynihan and Max Crozier each recorded their first collegiate point in their first career game. Ford and Moynihan had two assists apiece, while Crozier tallied one.
Â
Lackey Shines in Debut
Graduate transfer Michael Lackey stopped all 29 shots he faced to earn his second career collegiate shutout. It was the first shutout win for Providence in a season opener since 2000. Through two games, he has posted a 1.46 GAA and .946 save percentage.
Â
 Friar Newcomers
Providence welcomes 13 newcomers for the 2019-20 season. The Friars will have 12 freshmen on the roster, the most ever under Coach Leaman. Additionally, the Friars welcome graduate transfer student Michael Lackey. He joins the program after four years at Harvard. During his time with the Crimson he posted 41 starts and a .908 save percentage.
Â
Young Talent
Providence has an exceptionally young roster, with 66% of the team being underclassmen. The Friars' roster features 12 freshmen and seven sophomores.
Â
Returning 20+ Point Scorers
Last season, Providence had eight players eclipse the 20-point mark. Three of those eight players return for 2019-20. Jack Dugan ranked second on the team in total point production (39) and led the Friars in assists (29). Tyce Thompson racked up 25 points during his rookie campaign. He buried eight goals and added 17 assists, which ranked fifth on the squad. Spenser Young returns to the blue line for his senior campaign after a 21-point season, which included eight goals and 13 assists.
Â
Goaltending Battle
Friar standout goaltender and active NCAA wins leader Hayden Hawkey graduated last spring after 125 career games played. Providence's 2019-20 roster features four goaltenders, including graduate student Michael Lackey, junior Gabe Mollot-Hill, sophomore Jimmy Scannell and freshman Jake Kucharski. Lackey boasts the most experience, having played 42 career games, including 26 last season. Mollot-Hill has made seven appearances and made 54 total saves as a Friar. Scannell appeared for just 1:27 last season, making two saves in his debut.
Â
Seeking Seven
Providence holds the nation's second longest-active NCAA appearance streak, having made a sixth-straight tournament appearance in 2018-19. Denver leads the pack with 12-straight appearances.
Â
Frozen Four Run
Providence appeared in its fifth-ever Frozen Four last season. The Friars, who were the fourth seed in the East Regional, took down Minnesota State (6-3) and Cornell (4-0) to win the East Regional and advance. Providence fell to eventual NCAA Champion, Minnesota Duluth, 4-1.
Â
Friars in the NHL on Opening Night
Providence had six alumni featured on NHL opening night rosters - Noel Acciari (Panthers), John Gilmour (Sabres), Mark Jankowski (Flames), Kevin Rooney (Devils), Tim Schaller (Canucks) and Brandon Tanev (Penguins).
Â
Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 151-15-15 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
Â
After 40
The Friars are 137-5-12 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
                                                  TALE OF THE TAPE
Providence (NCAA Rank)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2019-20Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â St. Lawrence (NCAA Rank)
       4.50 (T-8th)                          Goals Per Game                     2.50 (T-31st)
       1.50 (T-7th)            Goals Against Average         2.50 (T-21st)
        46.0 (1st)                             Shots Per Game            32.5 (16th)
 2-11 (.182) (22nd)                           Power Play                         1-4 (.250) (12th)
 8-8 (1.000) (T-1st)              Penalty Kill            8-10 (.800) (T-33rd)
        .587 (6th)                                   Faceoff %               .480 (33rd)
Â
SERIES HISTORY VS. ST. LAWRENCE/CLARKSON
• The Friars and Saints will meet for the 50th time on Friday night. Due to renovations at Appleton Arena, the game will be played at SUNY Canton. Providence won the last meeting, 6-5, in overtime.
• Providence and Clarkson go head-to-head for the 55th time and the fifth time since 2016.
• The teams met three times during the 2017-18 season, with Clarkson taking both regular season season meetings before the Friars captured a 1-0 win in the NCAA East Regional Semifinals in Bridgeport, Conn.
• Providence is 0-6 all-time at Cheel Arena and hasn't won in Potsdam since 1983.
Â
SCOUTING THE SAINTS
• St. Lawrence split a road series at Mercyhurst last weekend, falling 3-2 in overtime in the opener and scoring a 3-2 win the following night.
• Sophomore Zach Risteau leads the Saints with two goals and two assists, while junior Keenan Suthers has chipped in with a goal and two assists.
• In goal, Emil Zetterquist and Daniel Mannella have split duties thus far. Mannella has a .922 save percentage in 27 career games.
Â
SCOUTING THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS
• Clarkson claimed a road series at Michigan last weekend with a 1-1 tie on Friday and a 3-1 win on Saturday.
• Sophomore Josh Dunne leads the way with a goal and two assists. Eight players have found the scoresheet thus far for the Golden Knights.
• Frankie Marotte, a grad transfer from Robert Morris, has stopped 70 of 72 shots through two games.
Â
FRIARS HOCKEY ON NESN
Beginning in the 2019-20 season, NESN and NESNplus will air more Hockey East games than ever before as the two entities further develop a relationship that began in 1984 when Hockey East and NESN were founded. The agreement secures television coverage for both men's and women's regular season contests, and extensive postseason coverage that will include both the men's and women's championship weekends. Games airing on NESN and NESNplus will be available exclusively on the networks and the NESNgo app within New England.
Â
2019-20 Providence College Men's Hockey on NESN
Oct. 5 vs. Maine – 4 p.m.
Oct. 25 at Boston College – 7 p.m.*
Oct. 26 vs. UMass Lowell – 7 p.m.
Nov. 9 vs. Boston University – 7 p.m.
Jan. 17 vs. New Hampshire – 7 p.m.
Jan. 18 at New Hampshire – 7 p.m.
Feb. 7 at Massachusetts – 7 p.m.
Feb. 29 vs. Maine – 4:30 p.m.
 * - NESNplus
Â
For more updates on the Providence College men's hockey program, follow the team on Twitter @FriarsHockey.
Â
Players Mentioned
D
/ Men's Ice Hockey
F
/ Men's Ice Hockey
F
/ Men's Ice Hockey
G
/ Men's Ice Hockey
G
/ Men's Ice Hockey
G
/ Men's Ice Hockey
G
/ Men's Ice Hockey
F
/ Men's Ice Hockey
F
/ Men's Ice Hockey
G
/ Men's Ice Hockey
F
/ Men's Ice Hockey
D
/ Men's Ice HockeyMen's Ice Hockey vs. Boston College
Thursday, March 07
Men's Ice Hockey vs. Boston University
Thursday, February 28
Men's Ice Hockey vs. Massachusetts
Saturday, February 23
Men's Ice Hockey vs. UMass Lowell
Saturday, February 16
