Providence College Athletics

Friday, December 6
Providence, RI
7:15 P.M.

Providence College

8-5-3, 5-4-2HEAM

2
vs
3

UMass Lowell

10-3-4, 5-1-3HEAM

1
2
3
F
UMass Lowell
1
0
2
3
Providence
2
0
0
2
Callahan
Photo by: Stew Milne

No. 15/RV Men's Hockey Edged by No. 16/15 UMass Lowell, 3-2

12/6/2019 10:41:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The No. 15/RV Providence College men's hockey team fell to the University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks, 3-2, on Friday night at Schneider Arena.
 
SCORE
Providence – 2 | UMass Lowell – 3
 
RECORDS
No. 15/RV Providence – 8-5-2 (5-4-1 HEAM) | No. 16/15 UMass Lowell – 10-3-4 (6-3-1 HEAM)
 
VENUE
Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
 
GOALIES
Michael Lackey (PC) – 13 saves
Tyler Wall (UML) – 35 saves
 
NOTES
- The Friars jumped out to an early 2-0 lead with goals from Michael Callahan and Greg Printz in the opening 10 minutes.
- Callahan's goal, which was assisted by Jack Dugan and Printz, came on a delayed penalty call. Printz's goal came on the ensuing power play and was a tip on a Tyce Thompson wrist shot.
- With about five minutes remaining in the first period, the River Hawks were awarded a penalty shot for a covered puck in the crease. Kenny Hausinger buried the opportunity for his fifth goal of the season.
- The Friars outshot the Riverhawks 12-5 in the first period and 10-5 in the second, holding UMass Lowell to just 10 total shots through 40 minutes.
- UML came out strong in the third, scoring two quick goals to take the lead. Connor Sodergren and Charlie Levesque's strikes came in the opening 2:03. Andre Lee earned the secondary assist on both plays.
- The Friars held a 15-6 shot advantage in the third, but were unable to find an equalizer.
- Tyler Wall finished with 34 saves for UML, while Michael Lackey made 13 for Providence.
- Thompson extended his point streak to a career-long seven games (5-6-11) with an assist.
- Dugan registered his 13th multi-point outing of the season, notching two assists. He continues to lead the NCAA in points (33) and assists (27).
 
HOW THEY SCORED
1-0 (PC) – 6:57/1st – DP/EX – Michael Callahan (Dugan, Printz) – Dugan circled the zone and centered the puck to Callahan for a tap in
2-0 (PC) – 8:27/1st – PP – Greg Printz (Thompson, Dugan) – Printz tipped Thompson's wrist shot out front
2-1 (UML) – 14:52/1st – PS – Kenny Hausinger – Penalty shot
2-2 (UML) – 0:52/3rd – EV – Connor Sodergren (Levesque, Lee) – Scrum at the side of the net
3-2 (UML) – 2:03/3rd – PP – Charlie Levesque (Hausinger, Lee) – One-timer from the top of the left circle
 
PC GAME HIGHS
Goals: Callahan, Printz (1)
Assists: Dugan (2)
Points: Dugan, Printz (2)
Shots: Callahan, Printz (6)

POWER PLAYS
Providence – 1/4
UMass Lowell – 1/4
 
SHOTS
Providence – 37
UMass Lowell – 16
 
UP NEXT
The Friars travel to the Tsongas Center for a 6:00 p.m. rematch with the River Hawks on Saturday night (Dec. 7).
 
Men'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