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Providence College Athletics
Friday, October 29
Providence, R.I.
7:00 P.M.
Providence College
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New Hampshire
No. 8 Men's Hockey, New Hampshire Wrap-Up Regular Season Series This Weekend
10/28/2021 2:02:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
GAME COVERAGE
Matchup: No. 8 Providence College (5-2-0, 2-0-0 HEA) vs. New Hampshire (2-3-0, 0-1-0 HEA)
Faceoff: 7:00 PM (Fri.) – Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
TV: NESN+ | Play-by-play: Mike Logan, Color: Alex Cromwell
Stream: CollegeSportsLive.com (Outside New England) | NESN.com (Inside New England)
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Mike Mancuso
Live Stats: Friars.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Matchup: No. 8 Providence College (5-2-0, 2-0-0 HEA) vs. New Hampshire (2-3-0, 0-1-0 HEA)
Faceoff: 7:00 PM (Sat.) – Whittemore Center – Durham, N.H.
Stream: CollegeSportsLive.com
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: UNHWildcats.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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LAST TIME OUT
- Chase Yoder and Kohen Olischefski scored, Jaxson Stauber made 26 saves for his fifth-career shutout as the No. 12/14 Providence College men's hockey team blanked New Hampshire, 2-0, on Sunday night (Oct. 24) at the Whittemore Center.
-Chase Yoder opened the scoring for the Friars with under five minutes remaining in the first period. Jamie Engelbert fed the puck to Yoder who tucked a backhander behind Robinson, serving as the sophomore's second goal of the season. Cam McDonald earned the secondary assist
-The Friars skated 5-on-3 for 1:03 early into the second period after UNH was whistled for a slash and too many men, but were unable to capitalize on the man-up opportunity.
-Kohen Olischefski cashed in on an odd-man rush with 3:43 remaining in the second period, extending the Friars lead to 2-0. Brett Berard and Uula Ruikka earned assists on the play.
- The Friars' improved to 2-0-0 in Hockey East play this season and have now won four-consecutive games on the road against the Wildcats.
-Stauber earned his first shutout of the season on the win and the fifth of his career. Stauber has now posted a 2.17 GAA and .926 save percentage through seven games this season.
- Berard has registered a point in all seven games this season and is tied for the team lead in scoring with 10 points.
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A LOOK AT UNH...
The Wildcats enter Friday's contest at 2-3-0 overall, earning a season-opening sweep against Union before being swept at Arizona State. Senior Filip Engaras leads the way in scoring with two goals and two assists, joined by senior Tyler Ward's four assists through four games.
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Friars Represented On 2022 U.S. National Junior Team
Nate Leaman returns as head coach of the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team, while Friar Director of Hockey Operations, Theresa Feaster also returns to the staff as a video caoch. Two Friars appeared in the 2021 Summer Showcase: Brett Berard and Chase Yoder. The U.S. National Junior Team will take part in the 2022 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship Dec. 26, 2021 – Jan. 5, 2022, in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta. Team USA is seeking its sixth medal in seven years at the event.
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Two Current and Future Friars Selected in 2021 NHL Draft
Freshman defenseman Guillaume Richard was selected in the fourth round (101st) overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets, while 2022 commit, Taige Harding, was taken by the Chicago Blackhawks in the third round (91st overall).
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Leadership Group Announced
Senior Mike Callahan returns for his third stint as captain for the Friars this season. Alternate captains include: Max Crozier, Parker Ford and Kohen Olischefski.
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Aiming for a Strong Start
The Friars' 2-0 start in Hockey East play is the first since 2018-19. Providence hasn't began league play at 3-0 since 2005-06. The 2015-16 squad began Hockey East play at 0-0-2 before closing the first half at 4-0-2 in conference play.
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A Third Period Five-Spot
The five-goal outburst in Friday's thrilling victory over Denver was the first five-goal third period by the Friars since a 10-4 victory over AIC on Oct. 19, 2013.
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Rising in the Polls
The No. 8 Friars rose four spots in the USCHO and six spots in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Polls after a 2-0 weekend.
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Meet the New Guys
Providence welcomed in a nine-member incoming class for this season - six freshmen and three transfer student-athletes. The freshmen are: Michael Citara, Graduate transfers include: Austin Cain (Western Michigan), Alex Esposito (Vermont) and Kohen Olischefski (Denver).
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Balanced Scoring
Seven players recorded at least two points in Providence's season-opener against Army on Oct. 2 - Brett Berard (2-0-2), Nick Poisson (0-2-2), Patrick Moynihan (1-1-2), Michael Callahan (1-1-2), Craig Needham (1-1-2) and Parker Ford (1-1-2) all recorded two points while Guillaume Richard led the team with three points (1-2-3). Through seven games, 20 players have already found the scoresheet, while freshmen have accounted for 10 points on four goals and six assists.
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Poisson Named Hockey East Player of the Week
Sophomore Nick Poisson was named Hockey East Player of the Week after a four-point performance during the third period of Providence's 6-5 come-from-behind win over then No. 8 Denver. Poisson recorded a hat trick and an assist in the final 20 minutes.
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Returning Production
Providence ranked sixth in the nation with 84 goals that returned this season. The 82% of returning goals ranked fourth nationally. The Friars also returned 76% of their points from last season, which also ranked sixth.
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Youth Movement
The Friars have the 16th youngest roster in the NCAA this season (average age of 21 years, 11 months). Freshman Guilluame Richard is one of the younger players on an NCAA roster this year at 18 years and 8 months.
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Fourteen Former Friars Participate in NHL Training Camps, Seven Earn Roster Spots
Providence boasts 14 former players that have participated in NHL training camps thus far in September. Noel Acciari (FLA), Kasper Bjorkqvist (PIT), Jacob Bryson (BUF), Vincent Desharnais (EDM), Jack Dugan (VGK), Brandon Duhaime (MIN), Jon Gillies (NYI), Mark Jankowski (NJ), Brian Pinho (WSH), Greg Printz (ANA), Kevin Rooney (NYR), Brandon Tanev (SEA), Tyce Thompson (NJ) and Jake Walman (STL). Acciari, Bryson, Duhaime, Rooney, Tanev, Thompson and Walman all made opening night rosters, while Duhaime made his NHL debut on Oct. 15 in Anaheim. Bjorkqvist was recently recalled by the Penguins from Scanton-Wilkes Barre (AHL) and could see his first NHL action.
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Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 178-19-20 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
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After 40
The Friars are 162-7-17 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
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Series History vs. New Hampshire (PC trails 66-91-16, .428)
The Friars and Wildcats are in the midst of three-consecutive matchups, with the season series concluding this weekend. Providence has won four straight in the series, including a season sweep last season. The Friars have won four-consecutive games at the Whittemore Center. Overall, Providence is 8-2-1 over the last 11 meetings between the schools.
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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. 8 Providence College (5-2-0, 2-0-0 HEA) vs. New Hampshire (2-3-0, 0-1-0 HEA)
Faceoff: 7:00 PM (Fri.) – Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
TV: NESN+ | Play-by-play: Mike Logan, Color: Alex Cromwell
Stream: CollegeSportsLive.com (Outside New England) | NESN.com (Inside New England)
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Mike Mancuso
Live Stats: Friars.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Matchup: No. 8 Providence College (5-2-0, 2-0-0 HEA) vs. New Hampshire (2-3-0, 0-1-0 HEA)
Faceoff: 7:00 PM (Sat.) – Whittemore Center – Durham, N.H.
Stream: CollegeSportsLive.com
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: UNHWildcats.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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LAST TIME OUT
- Chase Yoder and Kohen Olischefski scored, Jaxson Stauber made 26 saves for his fifth-career shutout as the No. 12/14 Providence College men's hockey team blanked New Hampshire, 2-0, on Sunday night (Oct. 24) at the Whittemore Center.
-Chase Yoder opened the scoring for the Friars with under five minutes remaining in the first period. Jamie Engelbert fed the puck to Yoder who tucked a backhander behind Robinson, serving as the sophomore's second goal of the season. Cam McDonald earned the secondary assist
-The Friars skated 5-on-3 for 1:03 early into the second period after UNH was whistled for a slash and too many men, but were unable to capitalize on the man-up opportunity.
-Kohen Olischefski cashed in on an odd-man rush with 3:43 remaining in the second period, extending the Friars lead to 2-0. Brett Berard and Uula Ruikka earned assists on the play.
- The Friars' improved to 2-0-0 in Hockey East play this season and have now won four-consecutive games on the road against the Wildcats.
-Stauber earned his first shutout of the season on the win and the fifth of his career. Stauber has now posted a 2.17 GAA and .926 save percentage through seven games this season.
- Berard has registered a point in all seven games this season and is tied for the team lead in scoring with 10 points.
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A LOOK AT UNH...
The Wildcats enter Friday's contest at 2-3-0 overall, earning a season-opening sweep against Union before being swept at Arizona State. Senior Filip Engaras leads the way in scoring with two goals and two assists, joined by senior Tyler Ward's four assists through four games.
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Friars Represented On 2022 U.S. National Junior Team
Nate Leaman returns as head coach of the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team, while Friar Director of Hockey Operations, Theresa Feaster also returns to the staff as a video caoch. Two Friars appeared in the 2021 Summer Showcase: Brett Berard and Chase Yoder. The U.S. National Junior Team will take part in the 2022 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship Dec. 26, 2021 – Jan. 5, 2022, in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta. Team USA is seeking its sixth medal in seven years at the event.
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Two Current and Future Friars Selected in 2021 NHL Draft
Freshman defenseman Guillaume Richard was selected in the fourth round (101st) overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets, while 2022 commit, Taige Harding, was taken by the Chicago Blackhawks in the third round (91st overall).
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Leadership Group Announced
Senior Mike Callahan returns for his third stint as captain for the Friars this season. Alternate captains include: Max Crozier, Parker Ford and Kohen Olischefski.
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Aiming for a Strong Start
The Friars' 2-0 start in Hockey East play is the first since 2018-19. Providence hasn't began league play at 3-0 since 2005-06. The 2015-16 squad began Hockey East play at 0-0-2 before closing the first half at 4-0-2 in conference play.
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A Third Period Five-Spot
The five-goal outburst in Friday's thrilling victory over Denver was the first five-goal third period by the Friars since a 10-4 victory over AIC on Oct. 19, 2013.
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Rising in the Polls
The No. 8 Friars rose four spots in the USCHO and six spots in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Polls after a 2-0 weekend.
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Meet the New Guys
Providence welcomed in a nine-member incoming class for this season - six freshmen and three transfer student-athletes. The freshmen are: Michael Citara, Graduate transfers include: Austin Cain (Western Michigan), Alex Esposito (Vermont) and Kohen Olischefski (Denver).
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Balanced Scoring
Seven players recorded at least two points in Providence's season-opener against Army on Oct. 2 - Brett Berard (2-0-2), Nick Poisson (0-2-2), Patrick Moynihan (1-1-2), Michael Callahan (1-1-2), Craig Needham (1-1-2) and Parker Ford (1-1-2) all recorded two points while Guillaume Richard led the team with three points (1-2-3). Through seven games, 20 players have already found the scoresheet, while freshmen have accounted for 10 points on four goals and six assists.
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Poisson Named Hockey East Player of the Week
Sophomore Nick Poisson was named Hockey East Player of the Week after a four-point performance during the third period of Providence's 6-5 come-from-behind win over then No. 8 Denver. Poisson recorded a hat trick and an assist in the final 20 minutes.
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Returning Production
Providence ranked sixth in the nation with 84 goals that returned this season. The 82% of returning goals ranked fourth nationally. The Friars also returned 76% of their points from last season, which also ranked sixth.
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Youth Movement
The Friars have the 16th youngest roster in the NCAA this season (average age of 21 years, 11 months). Freshman Guilluame Richard is one of the younger players on an NCAA roster this year at 18 years and 8 months.
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Fourteen Former Friars Participate in NHL Training Camps, Seven Earn Roster Spots
Providence boasts 14 former players that have participated in NHL training camps thus far in September. Noel Acciari (FLA), Kasper Bjorkqvist (PIT), Jacob Bryson (BUF), Vincent Desharnais (EDM), Jack Dugan (VGK), Brandon Duhaime (MIN), Jon Gillies (NYI), Mark Jankowski (NJ), Brian Pinho (WSH), Greg Printz (ANA), Kevin Rooney (NYR), Brandon Tanev (SEA), Tyce Thompson (NJ) and Jake Walman (STL). Acciari, Bryson, Duhaime, Rooney, Tanev, Thompson and Walman all made opening night rosters, while Duhaime made his NHL debut on Oct. 15 in Anaheim. Bjorkqvist was recently recalled by the Penguins from Scanton-Wilkes Barre (AHL) and could see his first NHL action.
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Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 178-19-20 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
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After 40
The Friars are 162-7-17 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
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Series History vs. New Hampshire (PC trails 66-91-16, .428)
The Friars and Wildcats are in the midst of three-consecutive matchups, with the season series concluding this weekend. Providence has won four straight in the series, including a season sweep last season. The Friars have won four-consecutive games at the Whittemore Center. Overall, Providence is 8-2-1 over the last 11 meetings between the schools.
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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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