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Providence College Athletics
Saturday, February 23
Providence, R.I.
5:00 P.M.
Providence College
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Massachusetts
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No. 10/11 Men's Hockey Primed for Top-10 Matchup With No. 2 UMass
2/22/2019 1:19:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
FOLLOW THE FRIARS (18-9-5, 11-7-2 HEA)
Matchup: No. 10/11 Providence College vs. No. 2 UMass (24-6-0, 16-4-0 HEA)
Faceoff: 5:00 PM (Sat.) – Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
TV: NBC Sports Boston | Play-by-play: Mike Logan, Color: Sonny Watrous
Stream: Friars.com
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Friars.com | Play-by-play: Charlie Bergeron
Live Stats: Friars.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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TALKING POINTSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Providence earned the weekend sweep over UMass Lowell with a 1-0 shutout of the River Hawks last Saturday night at Schneider Arena.
- The game remained scoreless through the first period, Providence tallied 11 shots compared to UMass Lowell's seven. Scott Conway nearly gave Providence a one-goal advantage five minutes into the period, Conway toe dragged through two defenders but put his wrist shot off the left post.
- Tyce Thompson put the Friars in front on his sixth goal of the season with 4:01 left in the middle stanza. Michael Callahan wired a wrist shot from the middle of the circles that rebounded to Thompson on the left side of the net, Thompson hit the open net before Chris Hernberg could rotate over to give Providence a 1-0 lead.
- The River Hawks failed to convert on separate power play opportunities in the period. Hawkey tallied nine saves over Hernberg's six saves in the second period.
- The final period included four power play opportunities for Providence and two for UMass Lowell, neither team could find the back of the net with the man-advantage.
- Hawkey stopped all 21 shots for his seventh shutout of the season and 15th career shutout.
- The Friars honored seniors Jon Barry, Scott Conway, Vincent Desharnais, Garrett Gamez, Hayden Hawkey, Bryan Lemos, Ryan Tait and student equipment assistant Sam Scanlon. prior to puck drop for their contributions to the program over the last four years.
- Providence moved into a tie for second place in the Hockey East with UMass Lowell following their win, each holding 24 points apiece.
- The Friars extended their winning streak over the River Hawks to six games, sweeping the regular season series in each of the last three years.
- The shutout was Hawkey's first of the season at home, the other six have come in road or neutral contests this season. The Friars have recorded two 1-0 shutout wins over the last four games.
                                                  TALE OF THE TAPE
Providence (NCAA Rank)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2018-19Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â UMass (NCAA Rank)
        3.26 (15th)                        Goals Per Game          3.77 (3rd)
      1.91 (T-4th)                      Goals Against Average       2.03 (7th)
        34.0 (6th)                            Shots Per Game          34.7 (4th)
27-136 (.199) (18th)                       Power Play          35-111 (.315) (2nd)
124-143 (.867) (7th)                       Penalty Kill          97-115 (.843) (17th)
       .507 (27th)                                Faceoff %                         .504 (31st)
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SERIES HISTORY VS. UMASS
• The Friars and Minutemen will conclude their three-game regular season series on Saturday night at Schneider Arena. Providence looks to salvage the last game of the series after UMass swept the Friars back in November.
• The Minutemen have claimed four of the last five in the series. Both games in November were won in the final two minutes.
• All time, the Friars are 31-11-1 at Schneider Arena against the Minutemen.
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SCOUTING THE MINUTEMEN
• UMass enters the weekend winners of three straight, including a 3-0 shutout over UConn on Thursday night at the Mullins Center.
• The Minutemen are tied for the most wins nationally with 24 and led the NCAA with 35 power play goals. The 31.5% success on the power play ranks second nationally.
• Jacob Pritchard leads the way for the Minutemen with 37 points on 14 goals and 23 assists. Hobey Baker candidate Cale Makar follows up with 34 points on 10 goals and 24 assists, while Mitchell Chaffee and John Leonard each have 33 points.
• Goaltender Matt Murray has posted an 18-4-0 record with a 2.03 GAA and .923 save percentage in 22 games played this season.
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HAWKEY, WILKINS NAMED SEMIFINALISTS FOR WALTER BROWN AWARD
Goaltender Hayden Hawkey and forward Josh Wilkins were named semifinalists for the 67th Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England.
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FRIARS AGAINST THE MINUTEMEN
Scott Conway leads all active Providence players with eight points in nine career games against the Minutemen. Hayden Hawkey has a 1.61 GAA and .933 save percentage in 10 career games against UMass.
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PUCKS ON NET
The Friars rank second among all NCAA schools with a +349 shots on goal margin. Overall, Providence has outshot opponents by an average of 10.91 shots per game. Their 23.09 shots on goal allowed per game ranks third overall in the NCAA.
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HAWKEY, THOMPSON EARN HOCKEY EAST WEEKLY AWARDS
Hayden Hawkey earned Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week honors after allowing just one goal over two games against UMass Lowell last weekend. Freshman Tyce Thompson was named Hockey East Rookie of the Week after tallying two goals, including the game-winner on Saturday against the River Hawks.
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ELEVEN GAMES TO AIR ON NBC SPORTS BOSTON
Providence College Athletics announced that NBC Sports Boston, the broadcast home of the Boston Celtics will televise 11 men's hockey home games during the 2018-19 season. Eight of the 11 games will be shown live, while the remaining three games with be tape delayed following the conclusion of Celtics coverage.
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ALL GAMES TO AIR LIVE ON NEWSRADIO 104.7 FM
Beginning with the 2018-19 hockey season, all Friars men's hockey games, in addition to all pregame and postgame network programming will be carried live on NewsRadio 104.7 FM. The agreement also includes 10 editions of the Nate Leaman Coaches Show that will air throughout the season. Mike Logan, who is entering his 24th season as the voice of the Friars, will call all the live action this season on 104.7 FM. Â Logan also will host the Nate Leaman Coaches show on 104.7 FM.
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WIN BIG
In their 18 victories this season, Providence's average margin of victory has been an average of 3.17 goals, which ranks fourth in the NCAA. The Friars have outscored opponents by an average of 4.28-1.11 in those 18 wins this season and all but two of those 18 wins have been by at least two goals.
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MULTIPLE MILESTONES FOR HAWKEY
Goaltender Hayden Hawkey recorded his single-season program record sixth shutout of the season against Maine on Feb. 8. His 66 career wins are a new program record. His .645 winning percentage currently ranks second all-time in program history. The 66 wins lead all active NCAA goaltenders while his 15 shutouts are second among active goaltenders (Jake Kielly - Clarkson, 16). Hawkey has surrendered just eight goals in his last eight games, stopping 191 of 199 shots over that span.
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SCHNEIDER SUCCESS
The current group of seniors have dominated at Schneider Arena over the last three-plus seasons, going 47-10-8 over that span (.785).
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THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER
The Friars are 144-13-15 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
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AFTER 40
The Friars are 135-5-12 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
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UP NEXT
The Friars will continue their three games in five-day stretch at UConn on Tuesday night at the XL Center.
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For more updates on the Providence College men's hockey program, follow the team on Twitter @FriarsHockey.
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Matchup: No. 10/11 Providence College vs. No. 2 UMass (24-6-0, 16-4-0 HEA)
Faceoff: 5:00 PM (Sat.) – Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
TV: NBC Sports Boston | Play-by-play: Mike Logan, Color: Sonny Watrous
Stream: Friars.com
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Friars.com | Play-by-play: Charlie Bergeron
Live Stats: Friars.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
Â
TALKING POINTSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Providence earned the weekend sweep over UMass Lowell with a 1-0 shutout of the River Hawks last Saturday night at Schneider Arena.
- The game remained scoreless through the first period, Providence tallied 11 shots compared to UMass Lowell's seven. Scott Conway nearly gave Providence a one-goal advantage five minutes into the period, Conway toe dragged through two defenders but put his wrist shot off the left post.
- Tyce Thompson put the Friars in front on his sixth goal of the season with 4:01 left in the middle stanza. Michael Callahan wired a wrist shot from the middle of the circles that rebounded to Thompson on the left side of the net, Thompson hit the open net before Chris Hernberg could rotate over to give Providence a 1-0 lead.
- The River Hawks failed to convert on separate power play opportunities in the period. Hawkey tallied nine saves over Hernberg's six saves in the second period.
- The final period included four power play opportunities for Providence and two for UMass Lowell, neither team could find the back of the net with the man-advantage.
- Hawkey stopped all 21 shots for his seventh shutout of the season and 15th career shutout.
- The Friars honored seniors Jon Barry, Scott Conway, Vincent Desharnais, Garrett Gamez, Hayden Hawkey, Bryan Lemos, Ryan Tait and student equipment assistant Sam Scanlon. prior to puck drop for their contributions to the program over the last four years.
- Providence moved into a tie for second place in the Hockey East with UMass Lowell following their win, each holding 24 points apiece.
- The Friars extended their winning streak over the River Hawks to six games, sweeping the regular season series in each of the last three years.
- The shutout was Hawkey's first of the season at home, the other six have come in road or neutral contests this season. The Friars have recorded two 1-0 shutout wins over the last four games.
                                                  TALE OF THE TAPE
Providence (NCAA Rank)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2018-19Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â UMass (NCAA Rank)
        3.26 (15th)                        Goals Per Game          3.77 (3rd)
      1.91 (T-4th)                      Goals Against Average       2.03 (7th)
        34.0 (6th)                            Shots Per Game          34.7 (4th)
27-136 (.199) (18th)                       Power Play          35-111 (.315) (2nd)
124-143 (.867) (7th)                       Penalty Kill          97-115 (.843) (17th)
       .507 (27th)                                Faceoff %                         .504 (31st)
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SERIES HISTORY VS. UMASS
• The Friars and Minutemen will conclude their three-game regular season series on Saturday night at Schneider Arena. Providence looks to salvage the last game of the series after UMass swept the Friars back in November.
• The Minutemen have claimed four of the last five in the series. Both games in November were won in the final two minutes.
• All time, the Friars are 31-11-1 at Schneider Arena against the Minutemen.
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SCOUTING THE MINUTEMEN
• UMass enters the weekend winners of three straight, including a 3-0 shutout over UConn on Thursday night at the Mullins Center.
• The Minutemen are tied for the most wins nationally with 24 and led the NCAA with 35 power play goals. The 31.5% success on the power play ranks second nationally.
• Jacob Pritchard leads the way for the Minutemen with 37 points on 14 goals and 23 assists. Hobey Baker candidate Cale Makar follows up with 34 points on 10 goals and 24 assists, while Mitchell Chaffee and John Leonard each have 33 points.
• Goaltender Matt Murray has posted an 18-4-0 record with a 2.03 GAA and .923 save percentage in 22 games played this season.
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HAWKEY, WILKINS NAMED SEMIFINALISTS FOR WALTER BROWN AWARD
Goaltender Hayden Hawkey and forward Josh Wilkins were named semifinalists for the 67th Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England.
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FRIARS AGAINST THE MINUTEMEN
Scott Conway leads all active Providence players with eight points in nine career games against the Minutemen. Hayden Hawkey has a 1.61 GAA and .933 save percentage in 10 career games against UMass.
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PUCKS ON NET
The Friars rank second among all NCAA schools with a +349 shots on goal margin. Overall, Providence has outshot opponents by an average of 10.91 shots per game. Their 23.09 shots on goal allowed per game ranks third overall in the NCAA.
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HAWKEY, THOMPSON EARN HOCKEY EAST WEEKLY AWARDS
Hayden Hawkey earned Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week honors after allowing just one goal over two games against UMass Lowell last weekend. Freshman Tyce Thompson was named Hockey East Rookie of the Week after tallying two goals, including the game-winner on Saturday against the River Hawks.
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ELEVEN GAMES TO AIR ON NBC SPORTS BOSTON
Providence College Athletics announced that NBC Sports Boston, the broadcast home of the Boston Celtics will televise 11 men's hockey home games during the 2018-19 season. Eight of the 11 games will be shown live, while the remaining three games with be tape delayed following the conclusion of Celtics coverage.
Â
ALL GAMES TO AIR LIVE ON NEWSRADIO 104.7 FM
Beginning with the 2018-19 hockey season, all Friars men's hockey games, in addition to all pregame and postgame network programming will be carried live on NewsRadio 104.7 FM. The agreement also includes 10 editions of the Nate Leaman Coaches Show that will air throughout the season. Mike Logan, who is entering his 24th season as the voice of the Friars, will call all the live action this season on 104.7 FM. Â Logan also will host the Nate Leaman Coaches show on 104.7 FM.
Â
WIN BIG
In their 18 victories this season, Providence's average margin of victory has been an average of 3.17 goals, which ranks fourth in the NCAA. The Friars have outscored opponents by an average of 4.28-1.11 in those 18 wins this season and all but two of those 18 wins have been by at least two goals.
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MULTIPLE MILESTONES FOR HAWKEY
Goaltender Hayden Hawkey recorded his single-season program record sixth shutout of the season against Maine on Feb. 8. His 66 career wins are a new program record. His .645 winning percentage currently ranks second all-time in program history. The 66 wins lead all active NCAA goaltenders while his 15 shutouts are second among active goaltenders (Jake Kielly - Clarkson, 16). Hawkey has surrendered just eight goals in his last eight games, stopping 191 of 199 shots over that span.
Â
SCHNEIDER SUCCESS
The current group of seniors have dominated at Schneider Arena over the last three-plus seasons, going 47-10-8 over that span (.785).
Â
THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER
The Friars are 144-13-15 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
Â
AFTER 40
The Friars are 135-5-12 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
Â
UP NEXT
The Friars will continue their three games in five-day stretch at UConn on Tuesday night at the XL Center.
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For more updates on the Providence College men's hockey program, follow the team on Twitter @FriarsHockey.
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