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Men's Ice Hockey
vs Simon Fraser (Exhibition)
7:00 P.M.
Providence College Athletics
Saturday, October 7
Ann Arbor, MI / Yost Ice Arena
7:00 P.M.
Providence College
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Michigan
Photo by: Rich Gagnon
No. 18/20 Men's Hockey Opens Up Season At No. 5/4 Michigan
10/6/2023 3:29:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
The Friars make their first-ever trip to Ann Arbor.
GAME COVERAGE
Matchup: No. 18/20 Providence (0-0-0, 0-0-0 HEA) vs. No. 5/4 Michigan (0-0-0, 0-0-0 B10)
Faceoff: 7 PM (Sat.) – Yost Ice Arena – Ann Arbor, Mich.
U.S./Canada Stream: BTN+
Radio: 790 The Score | Varsity Network | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: StatBroadcast.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Matchup: No. 18/20 Providence (0-0-0, 0-0-0 HEA) vs. No. 5/4 Michigan (0-0-0, 0-0-0 B10)
Faceoff: 4 PM (Sun.) – Yost Ice Arena – Ann Arbor, Mich.
TV: Big Ten Network
U.S. Stream: Fox Sports
Play-by-play: Jason Ross, Jr.; Color: Fred Pletsch
Radio: 790 The Score | Varsity Network | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: StatBroadcast.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
Season Opener Fast Facts
- Providence is 10-1-1 in season openers under coach Nate Leaman
    - 8-0-1 against non-conference opponents
    - 2-1-0 against Hockey East opponents
- Providence is 4-1-1 in season openers on the road and 6-0 in season openers at home under Coach Leaman
- Providence has outscored their opponents 59-23 in season openers in the Leaman Era
    - Providence has outscored Hockey East opponents 12-6 in season openers
    - Providence has outscored opponents 32-6 at home and 27-17 on the road in season openers since the 2011-12 season.
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Head Coach: Nate Leaman, 13th Season (241-150-58), (10-1-1 in season openers)
2011-12: Providence @ Boston University - 5-3 W (1-0-0, 1-0-0 HEA)
2012-13: Providence @ Sacred Heart - 8-2 W (2-0-0)
2013-14: Minnesota State @ Providence - 5-1 W (3-0-0)
2014-15: Providence @ Ohio State - 5-4 L/OT (3-0-1)
2015-16: Providence @ Miami - 7-3 W (4-0-1)
2016-17: Miami @ Providence - 4-3 W (5-0-1)
2017-18: Providence @ Miami - 3-1 W (6-0-1)
2018-19: American International @ Providence - 3-1 W (7-0-1)
2019-20: Maine @ Providence - 7-0 W (8-0-1, 2-0-0 HEA)
2020-21: Providence @ Boston College - 3-0 L (8-1-1, 2-1-0 HEA)
2021-22: Army @ Providence - 7-0 W (9-1-1)
2022-23: Sacred Heart @ Providence - 6-1 W (10-1-1)
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Sixteen Current, Former and Future Friars Appear in NHL Development Camps
The Friars boasted 16 past, present and future players that appeared in NHL Development Camps back in July. Riley Duran (BOS), Philip Svedebäck (BOS), Taige Harding (CHI), Connor Kelley (CHI), Chris Romaine (COL), Braiden Clark* (CBJ), Guillaume Richard (CBJ), Nick Poisson* (CBJ), Brett Berard (NYR), Jaroslav Chmelar (NYR), Luke Krys* (NYR), Chase Yoder (PIT), Max Crozier (TBL), Hudson Malinoski (TOR), Tanner Adams* (VGK), Parker Ford (WPG). * - camp invitee
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Returning Top Performers
- Bennett Schimek | F | So | 37 GP | 11 G | 9 A | 20 PTS
    - T-4 leading point scorer for the Friars in 2022-23
- Nick Poisson | F | Sr | 37 GP | 10 G | 10 A | 20 PTS
    - T-4 leading point scorer for the Friars in 2022-23
- Riley Duran | F | Jr | 29 GP | 8 G | 12 A | 20 PTS
    - T-4 leading point scorer for the Friars in 2022-23
- Taige Harding | D | Jr | 37 GP | 4 G | 13 A | 17 PTS
    - 2nd leading point scoring defenseman for the Friars in 2022-23
- Philip Svedebäck | G | So | 34 GP | 14-11-7 | 2.18 GAA | .909 SV%
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Notable Additions
- Hudson Malinoski | F | Fr | 44 GP | 16 G | 53 A | 69 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Brooks Bandits (AJHL)
    - Drafted 153rd overall in the 5th round of the 2023 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs
- Graham Gamache | F | Fr | 61 GP | 20 G | 35 A | 55 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Tri-City Storm (USHL)
- Cal Kiefiuk | F | Gr | 31 GP | 7 G | 14 A | 21 PTS | in 2022-23 season with UMass (HEA)
- Tanner Adams | F | Fr | 49 GP | 12 G | 21 A | 33 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Tri-City Storm (USHL)
    - Invited to 2023 NHL Development Camp for the Vegas Golden Knights
- Marcus Brännman | G | Fr | 42 GP | 24-13-3 | 2.97 GAA | .903 SV% | in 2022-23 season with Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
- Andrew Centrella | D | Fr | 61 GP | 2 G | 25 A | 27 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
- Matt Hubbarde | F | Jr | 30 GP | 5 G | 11 A | 16 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Dartmouth (ECAC)
- Clint Levens | F | Fr | 58 GP | 10 G | 9 A | 19 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
- Luke Krys | D | Gr | 30 GP | 2 G | 14 A | 16 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Brown (ECAC)
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How It Ended
- The Friars finished the 2022-23 Hockey East regular season with a 16-14-7 record, earning a 7th seed finish.
- Providence hosted 10th seed New Hampshire in the first round of the Hockey East Playoffs, winning the game 2-1 in OT.
    - Forward Craig Needham netted the opening goal 7:01 into the first period
    - New Hampshire forward Conor Lovett scored the equalizer 3:09 into the second period
    - Forward Jamie Engelbert scored the game winning goal 1:41 into the first overtime period, sending the Friars to the quarterfinal round
    - Goaltender Philip Svedebäck posted a .957 SV%, allowing 1 goal on 23 shots.
- Providence traveled to 3rd seed Northeastern in the Hockey East Quarterfinal round, defeating the Huskies 2-1 in OT.
    - Northeastern forward Cam Lund gave the Huskies the lead at on a power play goal 9:44 into the first period
    - Providence forward Parker Ford knotted the game 13:11 into the second frame
    - Forward Brady Berard netted the game-winning goal 4:00 into the first overtime period, sending the Friars back to TD Garden for the Hockey East semifinals
    - Goaltender Philip Svedebäck continued his dominant playoff performance, posting a .962 SV%, allowing 1 goal on 26 shots
- The Friars advanced to the Hockey East Semifinals for the 17th time in program history, where they fell short to the eventual 2023 Hockey East Champion Boston University 2-1 in OT.
    - Forward Bennett Schimek opened the scoring at the 12:25 mark in the third period, giving the Friars their only lead of the night
    - Boston University forward Dylan Peterson notched the equalizer 17:28 into the third period
    - The Terriers clinched the game and a trip to the Hockey East Championship off freshman forward Quinn Hutson's goal 10:52 into the overtime period
    - Goaltender Philip Svedebäck posted a .920 SV% in the Friars' loss, allowing 2 goals on 25 shots
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Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 205-21-23 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
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After 40
The Friars are 185-7-19 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
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Series History vs. Michigan (PC trails 0-3-0, .000)
Remarkably, despite the schools combining for over 5,300 college hockey games played, this weekend will mark just the fourth and fifth meetings between the Friars and Wolverines. The weekend also marks the first time the teams will face-off against each other on their respective campuses. All three previous meetings have been held at neutral sites - the 1964 NCAA Semifinal in Denver, the 2001 Maverick Stampede in Omaha and the 2007 Great Lakes Invitational in Detroit.
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Scouting The Wolverines
Head Coach: Brandon Naurato, 2nd Season (26-12-3)
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Returning Top Performers:
- Rutger McGroarty | F | So | 39 GP | 18 G | 21 A | 39 PTS
     - Top scorer returning to the Wolverines for the 2023-24 season
- Gavin Brindley | F | So | 41 GP | 12 G | 26 A | 38 PTS
- T.J. Hughes | F | So | 39 GP | 13 G | 23 A | 36 PTS
- Dylan Duke | F | Jr | 41 GP | 18 G | 14 A | 32 PTS
- Seamus Casey | D | So | 37 GP | 8 G | 21 A | 29 PTS
      - 2nd leading point scoring defenseman for the Wolverines in the 2022-23 season
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Notable Additions:
- Nick Moldenhauer | F | Fr | 55 GP | 30 G | 45 A | 75 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Chicago Steel (USHL)
    - Drafted 95th overall in the 3rd round of the 2022 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs
- Garrett Schifsky | F | Fr | 57 GP | 28 G | 24 A | 52 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
- Josh Eernisse | F | So | 36 GP | 14 G | 7 A | 21 PTS | in 2022-23 season with University of St. Thomas (CCHA)
- Marshall Warren | D | Gr | 36 GP | 5 G | 9 A | 14 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Boston College (HEA)
    - Drafted 166th overall in the 6th round of the 2019 NHL Draft by the Minnesota Wild
- Jacob Barczewski | G | Gr | 32 GP | 16-15-1 | 2.64 GAA | .918 SV% | in 2022-23 season with Canisius College (AH)
- Tyler Duke | D | So | 40 GP | 4 G | 8 A | 12 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Ohio State University (B1G)
- Tanner Rowe | F | Fr | 58 GP | 6 G | 9 A | 15 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Omaha Lancers (USHL)
- Chase Pletzke | F | Gr | 20 GP | 0 G | 0 A | 0 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Miami University (NCHC)
- Josh Orrico | D | Fr | 43 GP | 2 G | 13 A | 15 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Janesville Jets (NAHL)
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How It Ended:
- The Wolverines finished the B1G Ten regular season with a record of 26-12-3, good for the 2nd seed in the conference playoffs.
- Michigan beat 7th seed Wisconsin in the first round of the playoffs, 3rd seed Ohio State in the semifinals, and top seeded Minnesota in the conference final en route to a 2023 B1G Ten Championship.
- Michigan continued their dominant run, defeating Colgate and Penn State in the Allentown Regional Tournament in the 2023 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Playoffs.
- Michigan's season ended in Tampa, losing in the Frozen Four semifinal round against eventual 2023 NCAA DI Champion Quinnipiac University.
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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. 18/20 Providence (0-0-0, 0-0-0 HEA) vs. No. 5/4 Michigan (0-0-0, 0-0-0 B10)
Faceoff: 7 PM (Sat.) – Yost Ice Arena – Ann Arbor, Mich.
U.S./Canada Stream: BTN+
Radio: 790 The Score | Varsity Network | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: StatBroadcast.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Matchup: No. 18/20 Providence (0-0-0, 0-0-0 HEA) vs. No. 5/4 Michigan (0-0-0, 0-0-0 B10)
Faceoff: 4 PM (Sun.) – Yost Ice Arena – Ann Arbor, Mich.
TV: Big Ten Network
U.S. Stream: Fox Sports
Play-by-play: Jason Ross, Jr.; Color: Fred Pletsch
Radio: 790 The Score | Varsity Network | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: StatBroadcast.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
Season Opener Fast Facts
- Providence is 10-1-1 in season openers under coach Nate Leaman
    - 8-0-1 against non-conference opponents
    - 2-1-0 against Hockey East opponents
- Providence is 4-1-1 in season openers on the road and 6-0 in season openers at home under Coach Leaman
- Providence has outscored their opponents 59-23 in season openers in the Leaman Era
    - Providence has outscored Hockey East opponents 12-6 in season openers
    - Providence has outscored opponents 32-6 at home and 27-17 on the road in season openers since the 2011-12 season.
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Head Coach: Nate Leaman, 13th Season (241-150-58), (10-1-1 in season openers)
2011-12: Providence @ Boston University - 5-3 W (1-0-0, 1-0-0 HEA)
2012-13: Providence @ Sacred Heart - 8-2 W (2-0-0)
2013-14: Minnesota State @ Providence - 5-1 W (3-0-0)
2014-15: Providence @ Ohio State - 5-4 L/OT (3-0-1)
2015-16: Providence @ Miami - 7-3 W (4-0-1)
2016-17: Miami @ Providence - 4-3 W (5-0-1)
2017-18: Providence @ Miami - 3-1 W (6-0-1)
2018-19: American International @ Providence - 3-1 W (7-0-1)
2019-20: Maine @ Providence - 7-0 W (8-0-1, 2-0-0 HEA)
2020-21: Providence @ Boston College - 3-0 L (8-1-1, 2-1-0 HEA)
2021-22: Army @ Providence - 7-0 W (9-1-1)
2022-23: Sacred Heart @ Providence - 6-1 W (10-1-1)
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Sixteen Current, Former and Future Friars Appear in NHL Development Camps
The Friars boasted 16 past, present and future players that appeared in NHL Development Camps back in July. Riley Duran (BOS), Philip Svedebäck (BOS), Taige Harding (CHI), Connor Kelley (CHI), Chris Romaine (COL), Braiden Clark* (CBJ), Guillaume Richard (CBJ), Nick Poisson* (CBJ), Brett Berard (NYR), Jaroslav Chmelar (NYR), Luke Krys* (NYR), Chase Yoder (PIT), Max Crozier (TBL), Hudson Malinoski (TOR), Tanner Adams* (VGK), Parker Ford (WPG). * - camp invitee
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Returning Top Performers
- Bennett Schimek | F | So | 37 GP | 11 G | 9 A | 20 PTS
    - T-4 leading point scorer for the Friars in 2022-23
- Nick Poisson | F | Sr | 37 GP | 10 G | 10 A | 20 PTS
    - T-4 leading point scorer for the Friars in 2022-23
- Riley Duran | F | Jr | 29 GP | 8 G | 12 A | 20 PTS
    - T-4 leading point scorer for the Friars in 2022-23
- Taige Harding | D | Jr | 37 GP | 4 G | 13 A | 17 PTS
    - 2nd leading point scoring defenseman for the Friars in 2022-23
- Philip Svedebäck | G | So | 34 GP | 14-11-7 | 2.18 GAA | .909 SV%
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Notable Additions
- Hudson Malinoski | F | Fr | 44 GP | 16 G | 53 A | 69 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Brooks Bandits (AJHL)
    - Drafted 153rd overall in the 5th round of the 2023 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs
- Graham Gamache | F | Fr | 61 GP | 20 G | 35 A | 55 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Tri-City Storm (USHL)
- Cal Kiefiuk | F | Gr | 31 GP | 7 G | 14 A | 21 PTS | in 2022-23 season with UMass (HEA)
- Tanner Adams | F | Fr | 49 GP | 12 G | 21 A | 33 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Tri-City Storm (USHL)
    - Invited to 2023 NHL Development Camp for the Vegas Golden Knights
- Marcus Brännman | G | Fr | 42 GP | 24-13-3 | 2.97 GAA | .903 SV% | in 2022-23 season with Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
- Andrew Centrella | D | Fr | 61 GP | 2 G | 25 A | 27 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
- Matt Hubbarde | F | Jr | 30 GP | 5 G | 11 A | 16 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Dartmouth (ECAC)
- Clint Levens | F | Fr | 58 GP | 10 G | 9 A | 19 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
- Luke Krys | D | Gr | 30 GP | 2 G | 14 A | 16 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Brown (ECAC)
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How It Ended
- The Friars finished the 2022-23 Hockey East regular season with a 16-14-7 record, earning a 7th seed finish.
- Providence hosted 10th seed New Hampshire in the first round of the Hockey East Playoffs, winning the game 2-1 in OT.
    - Forward Craig Needham netted the opening goal 7:01 into the first period
    - New Hampshire forward Conor Lovett scored the equalizer 3:09 into the second period
    - Forward Jamie Engelbert scored the game winning goal 1:41 into the first overtime period, sending the Friars to the quarterfinal round
    - Goaltender Philip Svedebäck posted a .957 SV%, allowing 1 goal on 23 shots.
- Providence traveled to 3rd seed Northeastern in the Hockey East Quarterfinal round, defeating the Huskies 2-1 in OT.
    - Northeastern forward Cam Lund gave the Huskies the lead at on a power play goal 9:44 into the first period
    - Providence forward Parker Ford knotted the game 13:11 into the second frame
    - Forward Brady Berard netted the game-winning goal 4:00 into the first overtime period, sending the Friars back to TD Garden for the Hockey East semifinals
    - Goaltender Philip Svedebäck continued his dominant playoff performance, posting a .962 SV%, allowing 1 goal on 26 shots
- The Friars advanced to the Hockey East Semifinals for the 17th time in program history, where they fell short to the eventual 2023 Hockey East Champion Boston University 2-1 in OT.
    - Forward Bennett Schimek opened the scoring at the 12:25 mark in the third period, giving the Friars their only lead of the night
    - Boston University forward Dylan Peterson notched the equalizer 17:28 into the third period
    - The Terriers clinched the game and a trip to the Hockey East Championship off freshman forward Quinn Hutson's goal 10:52 into the overtime period
    - Goaltender Philip Svedebäck posted a .920 SV% in the Friars' loss, allowing 2 goals on 25 shots
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Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 205-21-23 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
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After 40
The Friars are 185-7-19 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
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Series History vs. Michigan (PC trails 0-3-0, .000)
Remarkably, despite the schools combining for over 5,300 college hockey games played, this weekend will mark just the fourth and fifth meetings between the Friars and Wolverines. The weekend also marks the first time the teams will face-off against each other on their respective campuses. All three previous meetings have been held at neutral sites - the 1964 NCAA Semifinal in Denver, the 2001 Maverick Stampede in Omaha and the 2007 Great Lakes Invitational in Detroit.
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Scouting The Wolverines
Head Coach: Brandon Naurato, 2nd Season (26-12-3)
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Returning Top Performers:
- Rutger McGroarty | F | So | 39 GP | 18 G | 21 A | 39 PTS
     - Top scorer returning to the Wolverines for the 2023-24 season
- Gavin Brindley | F | So | 41 GP | 12 G | 26 A | 38 PTS
- T.J. Hughes | F | So | 39 GP | 13 G | 23 A | 36 PTS
- Dylan Duke | F | Jr | 41 GP | 18 G | 14 A | 32 PTS
- Seamus Casey | D | So | 37 GP | 8 G | 21 A | 29 PTS
      - 2nd leading point scoring defenseman for the Wolverines in the 2022-23 season
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Notable Additions:
- Nick Moldenhauer | F | Fr | 55 GP | 30 G | 45 A | 75 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Chicago Steel (USHL)
    - Drafted 95th overall in the 3rd round of the 2022 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs
- Garrett Schifsky | F | Fr | 57 GP | 28 G | 24 A | 52 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
- Josh Eernisse | F | So | 36 GP | 14 G | 7 A | 21 PTS | in 2022-23 season with University of St. Thomas (CCHA)
- Marshall Warren | D | Gr | 36 GP | 5 G | 9 A | 14 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Boston College (HEA)
    - Drafted 166th overall in the 6th round of the 2019 NHL Draft by the Minnesota Wild
- Jacob Barczewski | G | Gr | 32 GP | 16-15-1 | 2.64 GAA | .918 SV% | in 2022-23 season with Canisius College (AH)
- Tyler Duke | D | So | 40 GP | 4 G | 8 A | 12 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Ohio State University (B1G)
- Tanner Rowe | F | Fr | 58 GP | 6 G | 9 A | 15 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Omaha Lancers (USHL)
- Chase Pletzke | F | Gr | 20 GP | 0 G | 0 A | 0 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Miami University (NCHC)
- Josh Orrico | D | Fr | 43 GP | 2 G | 13 A | 15 PTS | in 2022-23 season with Janesville Jets (NAHL)
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How It Ended:
- The Wolverines finished the B1G Ten regular season with a record of 26-12-3, good for the 2nd seed in the conference playoffs.
- Michigan beat 7th seed Wisconsin in the first round of the playoffs, 3rd seed Ohio State in the semifinals, and top seeded Minnesota in the conference final en route to a 2023 B1G Ten Championship.
- Michigan continued their dominant run, defeating Colgate and Penn State in the Allentown Regional Tournament in the 2023 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Playoffs.
- Michigan's season ended in Tampa, losing in the Frozen Four semifinal round against eventual 2023 NCAA DI Champion Quinnipiac University.
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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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