Providence College Athletics

Friday, February 21
Providence, RI
7:15 P.M.

Providence College

15-10-6, 9-9-3HEAM

0
vs
2

Merrimack

8-21-3, 6-13-3HEAM

1
2
3
F
Merrimack
0
1
1
2
Providence
0
0
0
0
Jason O'Neill
Photo by: Ken Jancef

No. 15 Men's Hockey Blanked by Merrimack, 2-0

2/21/2020 10:40:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The No. 15 Providence College men's hockey team was blanked by Merrimack, 2-0, on Friday night at Schneider Arena. The Friars were shutout for the first time since Oct. 13, 2018 against Notre Dame.
       
SCORE
Providence – 0 | Merrimack - 2
 
RECORDS
No. 15 Providence – 15-10-6 (9-9-3 HEAM) | Merrimack – 8-21-3 (6-13-3 HEAM)
 
VENUE
Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
 
GOALIES
Michael Lackey (PC) – 21 saves
Troy Kobryn (MC) – 30 saves
 
NOTES
- The teams skated through a scoreless first period. Providence held an 11-4 advantage in shots through the opening 20 minutes.
- The Warriors capitalized on an early power play in the second period as Chase Gresock beat Lackey with a low shot through the five at the 1:21 mark.
- The Friars made a push in the final period, outshooting the Warriors by a 14-5 margin.
- Kobryn shut the door during a scramble in the crease with under three minutes to play, denying multiple stuff attempts.
- Declan Carlile sealed the game into an empty net with 58.5 seconds remaining to give the Warriors a 2-0 lead.
- Providence's six-game unbeaten streak against the Warriors was snapped and their 10-game unbeaten streak at home against Merrimack was ended.
 
HOW THEY SCORED
1-0 (MC) – 1:21/2nd – PP – Chase Gresock (Welsher, Vinnell) – Shot from the lower right circle that beat Lackey five-hole.
2-0 (MC) – 19:01/3rd – EN – Declan Carlile (unassisted) – Shot from the defensive zone into an empty net.
 
PC GAME HIGHS
Goals: --
Assists: --
Points: --
Shots: Crozier (5)

POWER PLAYS
Providence – 0/3
Merrimack – 1/2
 
SHOTS
Providence – 30
Merrimack – 23
 
UP NEXT
The Friars conclude their season series against the Warriors on Saturday night (Feb. 22) at Lawler Rink in North Andover, Mass.
 
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