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Providence College Athletics
Friday, February 8
Orono, Maine | Alfond Arena
7:00 P.M.
Providence College
at
Maine
Photo by: Rich Gagnon/Providence College
No. 11/12 Men's Hockey Heads North to Battle Maine
2/7/2019 10:16:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey
The Friars make their first visit to Orono since 2016.
FOLLOW THE FRIARS (15-8-5, 8-6-2 HEA)
Matchup: No. 11/12 Providence College vs. University of Maine (10-13-3, 6-7-3 HEA)
Faceoff: 7:00 PM (Fri.) – Alfond Arena – Orono, Maine
Stream: GoBlackBears.com
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Friars.com | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: GoBlackBears.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Matchup: No. 11/12 Providence College vs. University of Maine (10-13-3, 6-7-3 HEA)
Faceoff: 7:00 PM (Sat.) – Alfond Arena – Orono, Maine
Stream: GoBlackBears.com
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Friars.com | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: GoBlackBears.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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TALKING POINTSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Providence outshot the Catamounts, 14-5, in a scoreless first period. Neither side could capitalize on their lone power plays.
- At first glance it looked like the Friars took a one-goal advantage with 6:35 to play in the middle stanza. Brandon Duhaime re-directed a wrist shot in front of the net with a man advantage, but after the review the officials called off the goal due to Providence being offsides on the zone entry.
- Hayden Hawkey matched Stefanos Lekkas' success in net through the first two periods. Hawkey tallied 12 saves compared to Lekkas' 30 and neither team was able to get one past them.
- Providence gained the lead courtesy of Vincent Desharnais just 56 seconds into the third period. Desharnais put a wrist-shot on net from the right point that snuck in over Lekkas' stick side, due to traffic in front of the net. Brandon Duhaime was credited with the assist.
- Desharnais' goal marked his fourth of the season and third-consecutive game with a goal.
- The Catamounts netted the equalizer with nine minutes to play in the third period. Max Kaufman delivered a cross-ice pass in front of the crease that Joey Cipollone one-timed home over Hawkey's glove. Corey Moriarty was credited for the secondary assist on the play.
- Providence recorded three shots in the five-minute overtime period compared to Vermont's zero. The best chance came on Josh Wilkins' net drive and Jay O'Brien's follow-up that Lekkas got a piece of to deny the Friars the game-winner.
- The Friars now sit at 5-3-3 on their home ice this season and 8-6-2 in Hockey East.
- Providence's winless streak against Vermont was extended to four games (0-2-2).
                                                  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 Maine (NCAA Rank)
        3.29 (10th)                         Goals Per Game                          2.62 (37th)
       2.04 (6th)             Goals Against Average          3.08 (T-38th)
        34.4 (6th)                            Shots Per Game              30.5 (23rd)
26-122 (.213) (16th)             Power Play          16-94 (.170) (39th)
114-132 (.864) (T-6th)            Penalty Kill          96-114 (.842) (18th)
       .504 (29th)                                Faceoff %                  .499 (31st)
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SERIES HISTORY VS. MAINE
• The Friars will travel to Orono for the first time in three years this weekend as the teams open a two-game series at Alfond Arena on Friday night.
• Providence has dominated the series in recent years, holding a 14-game winning streak and 18-game unbeaten streak (17-0-1) against the Black Bears dating back to 2012. Maine's last win against the Friars came on Oct. 29, 2011.
• All time, the Friars are 18-39-4 on the road against Maine.
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SCOUTING THE BLACK BEARS
• Maine enters the weekend off split of two-game series at New Hampshire last weekend and UMass the prior weekend.
• Mitch Fossier paces the Black Bears with 27 points on three goals and 24 assists while Chase Pearson is the only other Maine player with at least 20 points (14-10-24).
• In goal, sophomore Jeremy Swayman has started all 26 games in posting a 2.99 GAA and .915 save percentage this season. Swayman recorded a 2.99 GAA and .925 save percentage over four losses against Providence last season, including the Hockey East Quarterfinals.
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LEANING ON THE TOP LINE
Providence's top line of Kasper Björkqvist-Josh Wilkins-Jack Dugan have combined for 76 points on 29 goals and 47 assists in 28 games.
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HAWKEY, WILKINS NAMED SEMIFINALISTS FOR 67TH 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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DUHAIME, WILKINS LOOK FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS AGAINST MAINE
In six career games against the Black Bears, Brandon Duhaime leads all active Friars with seven points on two goals and five assists. Josh Wilkins follows up with three goals and three assists in six career games.
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PUCKS ON NET
The Friars rank second among all NCAA schools with a +331 shots on goal margin. Overall, Providence has outshot opponents by an average of 11.82 shots per game. Their 22.61 shots on goal allowed per game ranks first overall in the NCAA.
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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. Logan also will host the Nate Leaman Coaches show on 104.7 FM.
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WIN BIG
In their 15 victories this season, Providence's average margin of victory has been an average of 3.33 goals, which ranks first in the NCAA. The Friars have outscored opponents by an average of 4.60-1.27 in those 15 wins this season and all 15 wins have been by at least two goals. The power play has fueled that success as they have converted at a 30.0% clip in wins and only a 13.2% rate in their seven losses.
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A PUCK HAWK IN NET
Goaltender Hayden Hawkey recorded his fifth shutout of the season against Northeastern on Jan. 26. His 63 career wins rank second all-time at Providence and he sits two wins shy of breaking the program record of 64 (Mario Proulx '84). His .645 winning percentage currently ranks first all-time in program history, while his 13 shutouts are tied with Jon Gillies for the program record. The 63 wins lead all active NCAA goaltenders while his 13 shutouts are second among active goaltenders (Jake Kielly - Clarkson, 16).
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SCHNEIDER SUCCESS
The current group of seniors have dominated at Schneider Arena over the last three-plus seasons, going 46-10-8 over that span (.781).
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THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER
The Friars are 143-13-15 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
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AFTER 40
The Friars are 132-5-12 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
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UP NEXT
The Friars will take on UMass Lowell in a key Hockey East home-and-home series next weekend beginning Friday night at Tsongas 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. 11/12 Providence College vs. University of Maine (10-13-3, 6-7-3 HEA)
Faceoff: 7:00 PM (Fri.) – Alfond Arena – Orono, Maine
Stream: GoBlackBears.com
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Friars.com | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: GoBlackBears.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
Â
Matchup: No. 11/12 Providence College vs. University of Maine (10-13-3, 6-7-3 HEA)
Faceoff: 7:00 PM (Sat.) – Alfond Arena – Orono, Maine
Stream: GoBlackBears.com
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Friars.com | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: GoBlackBears.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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TALKING POINTSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Providence outshot the Catamounts, 14-5, in a scoreless first period. Neither side could capitalize on their lone power plays.
- At first glance it looked like the Friars took a one-goal advantage with 6:35 to play in the middle stanza. Brandon Duhaime re-directed a wrist shot in front of the net with a man advantage, but after the review the officials called off the goal due to Providence being offsides on the zone entry.
- Hayden Hawkey matched Stefanos Lekkas' success in net through the first two periods. Hawkey tallied 12 saves compared to Lekkas' 30 and neither team was able to get one past them.
- Providence gained the lead courtesy of Vincent Desharnais just 56 seconds into the third period. Desharnais put a wrist-shot on net from the right point that snuck in over Lekkas' stick side, due to traffic in front of the net. Brandon Duhaime was credited with the assist.
- Desharnais' goal marked his fourth of the season and third-consecutive game with a goal.
- The Catamounts netted the equalizer with nine minutes to play in the third period. Max Kaufman delivered a cross-ice pass in front of the crease that Joey Cipollone one-timed home over Hawkey's glove. Corey Moriarty was credited for the secondary assist on the play.
- Providence recorded three shots in the five-minute overtime period compared to Vermont's zero. The best chance came on Josh Wilkins' net drive and Jay O'Brien's follow-up that Lekkas got a piece of to deny the Friars the game-winner.
- The Friars now sit at 5-3-3 on their home ice this season and 8-6-2 in Hockey East.
- Providence's winless streak against Vermont was extended to four games (0-2-2).
                                                  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 Maine (NCAA Rank)
        3.29 (10th)                         Goals Per Game                          2.62 (37th)
       2.04 (6th)             Goals Against Average          3.08 (T-38th)
        34.4 (6th)                            Shots Per Game              30.5 (23rd)
26-122 (.213) (16th)             Power Play          16-94 (.170) (39th)
114-132 (.864) (T-6th)            Penalty Kill          96-114 (.842) (18th)
       .504 (29th)                                Faceoff %                  .499 (31st)
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SERIES HISTORY VS. MAINE
• The Friars will travel to Orono for the first time in three years this weekend as the teams open a two-game series at Alfond Arena on Friday night.
• Providence has dominated the series in recent years, holding a 14-game winning streak and 18-game unbeaten streak (17-0-1) against the Black Bears dating back to 2012. Maine's last win against the Friars came on Oct. 29, 2011.
• All time, the Friars are 18-39-4 on the road against Maine.
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SCOUTING THE BLACK BEARS
• Maine enters the weekend off split of two-game series at New Hampshire last weekend and UMass the prior weekend.
• Mitch Fossier paces the Black Bears with 27 points on three goals and 24 assists while Chase Pearson is the only other Maine player with at least 20 points (14-10-24).
• In goal, sophomore Jeremy Swayman has started all 26 games in posting a 2.99 GAA and .915 save percentage this season. Swayman recorded a 2.99 GAA and .925 save percentage over four losses against Providence last season, including the Hockey East Quarterfinals.
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LEANING ON THE TOP LINE
Providence's top line of Kasper Björkqvist-Josh Wilkins-Jack Dugan have combined for 76 points on 29 goals and 47 assists in 28 games.
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HAWKEY, WILKINS NAMED SEMIFINALISTS FOR 67TH 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.
Â
DUHAIME, WILKINS LOOK FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS AGAINST MAINE
In six career games against the Black Bears, Brandon Duhaime leads all active Friars with seven points on two goals and five assists. Josh Wilkins follows up with three goals and three assists in six career games.
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PUCKS ON NET
The Friars rank second among all NCAA schools with a +331 shots on goal margin. Overall, Providence has outshot opponents by an average of 11.82 shots per game. Their 22.61 shots on goal allowed per game ranks first overall in the NCAA.
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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. Logan also will host the Nate Leaman Coaches show on 104.7 FM.
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WIN BIG
In their 15 victories this season, Providence's average margin of victory has been an average of 3.33 goals, which ranks first in the NCAA. The Friars have outscored opponents by an average of 4.60-1.27 in those 15 wins this season and all 15 wins have been by at least two goals. The power play has fueled that success as they have converted at a 30.0% clip in wins and only a 13.2% rate in their seven losses.
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A PUCK HAWK IN NET
Goaltender Hayden Hawkey recorded his fifth shutout of the season against Northeastern on Jan. 26. His 63 career wins rank second all-time at Providence and he sits two wins shy of breaking the program record of 64 (Mario Proulx '84). His .645 winning percentage currently ranks first all-time in program history, while his 13 shutouts are tied with Jon Gillies for the program record. The 63 wins lead all active NCAA goaltenders while his 13 shutouts are second among active goaltenders (Jake Kielly - Clarkson, 16).
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SCHNEIDER SUCCESS
The current group of seniors have dominated at Schneider Arena over the last three-plus seasons, going 46-10-8 over that span (.781).
Â
THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER
The Friars are 143-13-15 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
Â
AFTER 40
The Friars are 132-5-12 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
Â
UP NEXT
The Friars will take on UMass Lowell in a key Hockey East home-and-home series next weekend beginning Friday night at Tsongas 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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