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Men's Ice Hockey
vs Simon Fraser (Exhibition)
Providence College Athletics
Friday, November 3
Durham, NH / Whittemore Center
7:00 P.M.
Providence College
at
New Hampshire
Photo by: Lydia Vigneau
No. 7/9 Men's Hockey Battles No. 15/16 New Hampshire In A Home-And-Home Series
11/2/2023 2:41:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
The Friars are currently unbeaten in their last five games.
GAME COVERAGE
Matchup: No. 7/9 Providence (5-1-1, 1-0-1 HEA) vs. No. 15/16 New Hampshire (4-1-0, 2-0-0 HEA)
Faceoff: 7 PM (Fri.) – Whittemore Center – Durham, N.H.
U.S. Stream: ESPN+
International Stream: Stretch Internet
Play-by-play: Nate Bridges | Color: Pete Webster
Radio: 790 The Score | Varsity Network | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: Friars.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Matchup: No. 7/9 Providence (5-1-1, 1-0-1 HEA) vs. No. 15/16 New Hampshire (4-1-0, 2-0-0 HEA)
Faceoff: 7 PM (Sat.) – Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
U.S. Stream: ESPN+
International Stream: Stretch Internet
Play-by-play: Mike Logan | Color: Bridgette Proulx
Radio: 790 The Score | Varsity Network | Play-by-play: David Korzeniowski
Live Stats: UNHWildcats.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
Last Time Out…
-Â The Friars opened Hockey East play on the 2023-24 season with visiting University of Vermont (1-2-1 0-1-1 HEA), winning Friday's contest 4-1 and knotting Saturday's matchup with a 2-2 tie. Vermont earned the extra point in a 1-0 shootout victory.
- Providence opened the scoring on Friday night, as Jaroslav Chmelar found the back of the net to give the Friars a 1-0 lead.
- Taige Harding extended the Friars lead midway through the second period to give Providence a 2-0 advantage.
- Within the minute, Luke Krys notched his first goal of the season, pushing the Friars' advantage to three goals.
- Halfway through the third period, Vermont's Simon Jellus got one past the defense, cutting Providence's lead down to a pair of goals.
- Forward Chase Yoder lit the lamp with 5:14 to go in the third period, bringing about Friday's final 4-1 score.
- It was the Friars who opened the scoring on Saturday, after forward Nick Poisson found his third of the season to give Providence an early 1-0 lead.
- Vermont's Simon Jellus responded quickly, registering the equalizer just over a minute later.
- Neither team broke through offensively in the second period. The Friars outshot the Catamounts 12-7 in the second frame.
- Connor Kelley regained the lead for the Friars midway through the third period, registering the goal and collecting the 2-1 advantage with just over seven minutes to play.
- Vermont's Timofei Spitserov notched the game at 2-2 just 43 seconds after Kelley's goal, to force the overtime period.
- Neither team could convert on power-play opportunities in overtime, resulting in the 2-2 tie.
- Vermont's Simon Jellus registered the lone goal in shootout, granting Vermont the extra point in the Hockey East standings.
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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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Desharnais Scores First NHL Goal
Former Friar Vincent Desharnais '19 scored his first-career NHL goal in Edmonton's 5-2 win over Calgary in the 2023 Heritage Classic.
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Changing of the Guard
The Friars have appointed Cam McDonald and Chase Yoder as co-captains and Craig Needham and Nick Poisson as alternate captains for the 2023-24 season.
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Young Bucks
Providence boasts one of the NCAA's youngest rosters, tying with Cornell and Notre Dame for the seventh-youngest lineup at an average of 21.7 years of age.
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Stock Watch
Through seven games played, Jaroslav Chmelar (4-5-9) leads the Friars with nine points. Tanner Adams (2-6-8) trails him at eight points while Nick Poisson (3-3-6) and Luke Krys (1-5-6) follow with six points registered on the 2023-24 campaign.
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Success Up Top
The Friars have scored 29 goals this season, tied for third-best across the NCAA through seven games played. Fifteen different Friars have registered a goal, including eight players who have tallied multiple goals this season.
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Special Teams
Providence boasts one of the strongest power-plays across the NCAA this season, ranking as the tenth-most efficient unit with a 24.2% conversion rate. Providence's penalty kill unit has been strong this season, killing 91.9% of extra-attacker opportunities, good for thirteenth-best in the NCAA. The Friars are tied with seven other schools for third-most shorthanded goals on the season, with a pair of scores coming on the penalty kill.
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Quality Check
The Friars are 2-1-0 through three games played against ranked opponents in the 2023-24 season. New Hampshire is currently ranked No. 15/16 in national polling.
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- No. 5 Michigan (10/7/23) - 4-2 W
- No. 5 Michigan (10/8/23) - 5-4 L
- No. 2 Denver (10/20/23) - 4-2 W
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Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 210-22-23 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
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After 40
The Friars are 188-7-19 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
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Scouting the Wildcats…
- Hockey East opponent No. 15/16 University of New Hampshire (4-1-0, 2-0-0 HEA) come into their matchup with Providence following a 4-1 win over No. 17 Northeastern University on Thursday and a 3-1 victory over Dartmouth College on Saturday.
- Through five games this season, sophomore forwards Cy LeClerc (3-3-6), Stiven Sardarian (3-2-5), and Morgan Winters (3-1-4) all lead the Wildcats in goals with three apiece.
- Newcomer Ryan Conmy (1-6-7) leads the Wildcats in assists this season with six. Conmy paces the Wildcats roster with seven points on the 2023-24 season.
- New Hampshire returns three of their top four scorers from the 2022-23 season: Liam Devlin (12-12-24, 1st), Cy LeClerc (13-7-20, 2nd), and Colton Huard (3-16-19, 4th). This season Cy LeClerc (3-3-6, 2nd), Liam Devlin (2-4-6, 3rd), and Colton Huard (2-3-5, 5th) all rank top five in points on New Hampshire's roster.
- The Wildcats have been splitting time between the pipes this season, as both University of North Dakota transfer Jakob Hellsten and sophomore Tyler Muszelik have seen time in net. Through two games, Hellsten has won both starts, averaging one goal allowed and posting a .951 save percentage. In three starts, Tyler Muszelik boasts a 2-1-0 record to the tune of 3.92 goals allowed on average and an .864 save percentage.
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Series History vs. New Hampshire (PC trails 69-93-16, .433)
- The Friars and Wildcats meet for the first time since the Hockey East Opening Round matchup last March at Schneider Arena, where the Friars advanced to the quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory in overtime.
- The Friars are 7-2-1 in the last 10 matchups but are 0-1-1 in the last two trips to the Whittemore Center.
- Providence grad student Craig Needham registered three goals and an assist in four games against New Hampshire last season.
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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. 7/9 Providence (5-1-1, 1-0-1 HEA) vs. No. 15/16 New Hampshire (4-1-0, 2-0-0 HEA)
Faceoff: 7 PM (Fri.) – Whittemore Center – Durham, N.H.
U.S. Stream: ESPN+
International Stream: Stretch Internet
Play-by-play: Nate Bridges | Color: Pete Webster
Radio: 790 The Score | Varsity Network | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: Friars.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Matchup: No. 7/9 Providence (5-1-1, 1-0-1 HEA) vs. No. 15/16 New Hampshire (4-1-0, 2-0-0 HEA)
Faceoff: 7 PM (Sat.) – Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
U.S. Stream: ESPN+
International Stream: Stretch Internet
Play-by-play: Mike Logan | Color: Bridgette Proulx
Radio: 790 The Score | Varsity Network | Play-by-play: David Korzeniowski
Live Stats: UNHWildcats.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
Last Time Out…
-Â The Friars opened Hockey East play on the 2023-24 season with visiting University of Vermont (1-2-1 0-1-1 HEA), winning Friday's contest 4-1 and knotting Saturday's matchup with a 2-2 tie. Vermont earned the extra point in a 1-0 shootout victory.
- Providence opened the scoring on Friday night, as Jaroslav Chmelar found the back of the net to give the Friars a 1-0 lead.
- Taige Harding extended the Friars lead midway through the second period to give Providence a 2-0 advantage.
- Within the minute, Luke Krys notched his first goal of the season, pushing the Friars' advantage to three goals.
- Halfway through the third period, Vermont's Simon Jellus got one past the defense, cutting Providence's lead down to a pair of goals.
- Forward Chase Yoder lit the lamp with 5:14 to go in the third period, bringing about Friday's final 4-1 score.
- It was the Friars who opened the scoring on Saturday, after forward Nick Poisson found his third of the season to give Providence an early 1-0 lead.
- Vermont's Simon Jellus responded quickly, registering the equalizer just over a minute later.
- Neither team broke through offensively in the second period. The Friars outshot the Catamounts 12-7 in the second frame.
- Connor Kelley regained the lead for the Friars midway through the third period, registering the goal and collecting the 2-1 advantage with just over seven minutes to play.
- Vermont's Timofei Spitserov notched the game at 2-2 just 43 seconds after Kelley's goal, to force the overtime period.
- Neither team could convert on power-play opportunities in overtime, resulting in the 2-2 tie.
- Vermont's Simon Jellus registered the lone goal in shootout, granting Vermont the extra point in the Hockey East standings.
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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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Desharnais Scores First NHL Goal
Former Friar Vincent Desharnais '19 scored his first-career NHL goal in Edmonton's 5-2 win over Calgary in the 2023 Heritage Classic.
Â
Changing of the Guard
The Friars have appointed Cam McDonald and Chase Yoder as co-captains and Craig Needham and Nick Poisson as alternate captains for the 2023-24 season.
Â
Young Bucks
Providence boasts one of the NCAA's youngest rosters, tying with Cornell and Notre Dame for the seventh-youngest lineup at an average of 21.7 years of age.
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Stock Watch
Through seven games played, Jaroslav Chmelar (4-5-9) leads the Friars with nine points. Tanner Adams (2-6-8) trails him at eight points while Nick Poisson (3-3-6) and Luke Krys (1-5-6) follow with six points registered on the 2023-24 campaign.
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Success Up Top
The Friars have scored 29 goals this season, tied for third-best across the NCAA through seven games played. Fifteen different Friars have registered a goal, including eight players who have tallied multiple goals this season.
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Special Teams
Providence boasts one of the strongest power-plays across the NCAA this season, ranking as the tenth-most efficient unit with a 24.2% conversion rate. Providence's penalty kill unit has been strong this season, killing 91.9% of extra-attacker opportunities, good for thirteenth-best in the NCAA. The Friars are tied with seven other schools for third-most shorthanded goals on the season, with a pair of scores coming on the penalty kill.
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Quality Check
The Friars are 2-1-0 through three games played against ranked opponents in the 2023-24 season. New Hampshire is currently ranked No. 15/16 in national polling.
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- No. 5 Michigan (10/7/23) - 4-2 W
- No. 5 Michigan (10/8/23) - 5-4 L
- No. 2 Denver (10/20/23) - 4-2 W
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Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 210-22-23 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
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After 40
The Friars are 188-7-19 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
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Scouting the Wildcats…
- Hockey East opponent No. 15/16 University of New Hampshire (4-1-0, 2-0-0 HEA) come into their matchup with Providence following a 4-1 win over No. 17 Northeastern University on Thursday and a 3-1 victory over Dartmouth College on Saturday.
- Through five games this season, sophomore forwards Cy LeClerc (3-3-6), Stiven Sardarian (3-2-5), and Morgan Winters (3-1-4) all lead the Wildcats in goals with three apiece.
- Newcomer Ryan Conmy (1-6-7) leads the Wildcats in assists this season with six. Conmy paces the Wildcats roster with seven points on the 2023-24 season.
- New Hampshire returns three of their top four scorers from the 2022-23 season: Liam Devlin (12-12-24, 1st), Cy LeClerc (13-7-20, 2nd), and Colton Huard (3-16-19, 4th). This season Cy LeClerc (3-3-6, 2nd), Liam Devlin (2-4-6, 3rd), and Colton Huard (2-3-5, 5th) all rank top five in points on New Hampshire's roster.
- The Wildcats have been splitting time between the pipes this season, as both University of North Dakota transfer Jakob Hellsten and sophomore Tyler Muszelik have seen time in net. Through two games, Hellsten has won both starts, averaging one goal allowed and posting a .951 save percentage. In three starts, Tyler Muszelik boasts a 2-1-0 record to the tune of 3.92 goals allowed on average and an .864 save percentage.
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Series History vs. New Hampshire (PC trails 69-93-16, .433)
- The Friars and Wildcats meet for the first time since the Hockey East Opening Round matchup last March at Schneider Arena, where the Friars advanced to the quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory in overtime.
- The Friars are 7-2-1 in the last 10 matchups but are 0-1-1 in the last two trips to the Whittemore Center.
- Providence grad student Craig Needham registered three goals and an assist in four games against New Hampshire last season.
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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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