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Providence College Athletics
Friday, January 19
Providence, RI
7:00 P.M.
Providence College
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Alaska Anchorage
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No. 9 Men's Hockey Game Notes vs. Alaska-Anchorage
1/18/2024 1:42:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
GAME COVERAGE
Matchup: No. 9 Providence (11-6-2, 5-4-2 HEA) vs. Alaska-Anchorage (6-13-2)
Faceoff: 7 PM (Fri.) – 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: Friars.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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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: Friars.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Last Time Out…
- Captain Chase Yoder scored twice including the game-winning goal with 4:30 left in regulation as the No. 9 Providence College men's hockey team erased three one-goal deficits to rally past top-ranked Boston College, 4-3, on Saturday night at Schneider Arena.
- Boston College struck first as Oskar Jellvik got behind the defense and beat Svedeback under the crossbar.
- After another solid effort in the second period, the Friars finally got on the board as Chase Yoder re-directed a pass from Hudson Malinoski past Fowler for his seventh goal of the season. Guillaume Richard also earned an assist on the power play marker.
- Just 20 seconds later, BC's Will Smith beat Svedebäck on the backhand off a partial breakaway to regain the lead for the Eagles at 2-1.
- Jamie Engelbert tied the game at 2-2 just 1:27 into the third period as he beat Fowler with a wrist shot from just inside the blue. Austen May and Taige Harding earned the assists on Engelbert's fifth goal of the year.
- Gabe Perreault gave Boston College a 3-2 lead on the power play at 6:26 of the third period.
- Bennett Schimek once again tied the game from the Friars at 10:16, burying a great centering pass from Graham Gamache for his third goal of the year.
- Providence kept the momentum going as Yoder finished off his second of the night and the team-high eighth goal of the year with 4:30 remaining in regulation.
- Philip Svedebäck stood tall in the final minutes to preserve the lead and give Providence three points in the Hockey East standings.
- The Friars defeated the No. 1 team in the country for the first time since Dec. 3, 2011 against then No. 1 Merrimack.
- Providence has earned wins against three top-five opponents this season (Boston College, Denver and Michigan).
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Fifteen Current, Former and Future Friars Appear in NHL Development Camps
The Friars boasted 15 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), 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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Max Crozier Makes NHL Debut
- Former Friar captain Max Crozier made his NHL Debut on Jan. 13 for the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the 46th Friar to appear in an NHL game. Crozier finished the night with an even rating and 13:00 of time on ice
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Leaman Hits Milestone
Head Coach Nate Leaman earned his 249th career victory at Providence on Nov. 11, passing Lou Lamoriello as the program's winningest head coach all-time. Leaman sits at 390 career victories as a Division I head coach.
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Yoder Named Hockey East Player of the Week
Friar captain Chase Yoder earned Hockey East Player of the Week honors on Monday, Jan. 15 after his two-goal performance that boosted the Friars to a thrilling 4-3 win over No. 1 Boston College last Saturday.
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50th Anniversary Celebration
On Saturday, Jan, 20, the Friars will hold a 50th Anniversary celebration of Schneider Arena. All alumni of both men's and women's programs are invited back for the event.
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Stock Watch
Through 19 games played, Nick Poisson (5-10-15), Chase Yoder (8-6-14) and Jaroslav Chmelar (5-9-14) pace the Friars in points on the season.
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Balanced Attack
Twenty Friars have registered at least one point this season with 18 scoring at least one goal. Five players have posted at least five goals this season, while Nick Poisson, Jaroslav Chmelar, Tanner Adams, Chase Yoder, Luke Krys and Guillaume Richard have registered at least 10 points in the first 19 games.
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Quality Check
Through Jan. 13, the Friars boast a 5-6-1 overall record when against ranked opponents.
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- No. 5/4 Michigan (10/7/23) - 4-2 W
- No. 5/4 Michigan (10/8/23) - 5-4 L
- No. 2/2 Denver (10/20/23) - 4-3 W
- No. 15/16 New Hampshire (11/3/23) - 1-1 T (1-0 SOW)
- No. 15/16 New Hampshire (11/4/23) - 2-0 W
- No. 15/15 Massachusetts (11/16/23) - 3-2 L
- No. 15/15 Massachusetts (11/18/23) - 2-1 OTL
- No. 13/13 Arizona State (11/24/23) - 4-3 OTL
- No. 13/13 Arizona State (11/26/23) - 2-1 W
- No. 2/3 Boston College (12/9/23) - 5-4 L
- No. 1/1 Boston College (1/12/24) - 7-1 L
- No. 1/1 Boston College (1/13/24) - 4-3 W
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Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 212-24-23 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
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After 40
The Friars are 191-10-20 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
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Scouting the Seawolves…
- UAA enters the weekend coming off a 2-2 road tie against rival Alaska Fairbanks in a Governor's Cup game on Jan. 13.
- Through 21 games this season, Ben Almquist (6-11-17), Max Helgeson (9-5-14), Riley Thompson (3-8-11) and Brett Bamber (3-7-10) pace the Seawolves in scoring.
- In goal, Jared Whale has logged 16 appearances in net with a 2.96 GAA, .908 save percentage and 5-9-1 record.
- UAA is 3-9-1 on the road this season. This will mark their second trip out to New England in just over six weeks after suffering a sweep at UMass from Dec. 8-9.
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Series History vs. Alaska-Anchorage (PC Leads 5-0-0, 1.000)
- This weekend marks just the sixth and seventh all-time meetings between the two schools and the first since 1992. Providence defeated UAA in overtime, 5-4, in the only meeting at Schneider Arena back in 1990.
- The Friars have outscored the Seawolves by a 33-11 margin over those five games.
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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. 9 Providence (11-6-2, 5-4-2 HEA) vs. Alaska-Anchorage (6-13-2)
Faceoff: 7 PM (Fri.) – 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: Friars.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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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: Friars.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Last Time Out…
- Captain Chase Yoder scored twice including the game-winning goal with 4:30 left in regulation as the No. 9 Providence College men's hockey team erased three one-goal deficits to rally past top-ranked Boston College, 4-3, on Saturday night at Schneider Arena.
- Boston College struck first as Oskar Jellvik got behind the defense and beat Svedeback under the crossbar.
- After another solid effort in the second period, the Friars finally got on the board as Chase Yoder re-directed a pass from Hudson Malinoski past Fowler for his seventh goal of the season. Guillaume Richard also earned an assist on the power play marker.
- Just 20 seconds later, BC's Will Smith beat Svedebäck on the backhand off a partial breakaway to regain the lead for the Eagles at 2-1.
- Jamie Engelbert tied the game at 2-2 just 1:27 into the third period as he beat Fowler with a wrist shot from just inside the blue. Austen May and Taige Harding earned the assists on Engelbert's fifth goal of the year.
- Gabe Perreault gave Boston College a 3-2 lead on the power play at 6:26 of the third period.
- Bennett Schimek once again tied the game from the Friars at 10:16, burying a great centering pass from Graham Gamache for his third goal of the year.
- Providence kept the momentum going as Yoder finished off his second of the night and the team-high eighth goal of the year with 4:30 remaining in regulation.
- Philip Svedebäck stood tall in the final minutes to preserve the lead and give Providence three points in the Hockey East standings.
- The Friars defeated the No. 1 team in the country for the first time since Dec. 3, 2011 against then No. 1 Merrimack.
- Providence has earned wins against three top-five opponents this season (Boston College, Denver and Michigan).
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Fifteen Current, Former and Future Friars Appear in NHL Development Camps
The Friars boasted 15 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), 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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Max Crozier Makes NHL Debut
- Former Friar captain Max Crozier made his NHL Debut on Jan. 13 for the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the 46th Friar to appear in an NHL game. Crozier finished the night with an even rating and 13:00 of time on ice
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Leaman Hits Milestone
Head Coach Nate Leaman earned his 249th career victory at Providence on Nov. 11, passing Lou Lamoriello as the program's winningest head coach all-time. Leaman sits at 390 career victories as a Division I head coach.
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Yoder Named Hockey East Player of the Week
Friar captain Chase Yoder earned Hockey East Player of the Week honors on Monday, Jan. 15 after his two-goal performance that boosted the Friars to a thrilling 4-3 win over No. 1 Boston College last Saturday.
Â
50th Anniversary Celebration
On Saturday, Jan, 20, the Friars will hold a 50th Anniversary celebration of Schneider Arena. All alumni of both men's and women's programs are invited back for the event.
Â
Stock Watch
Through 19 games played, Nick Poisson (5-10-15), Chase Yoder (8-6-14) and Jaroslav Chmelar (5-9-14) pace the Friars in points on the season.
Â
Balanced Attack
Twenty Friars have registered at least one point this season with 18 scoring at least one goal. Five players have posted at least five goals this season, while Nick Poisson, Jaroslav Chmelar, Tanner Adams, Chase Yoder, Luke Krys and Guillaume Richard have registered at least 10 points in the first 19 games.
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Quality Check
Through Jan. 13, the Friars boast a 5-6-1 overall record when against ranked opponents.
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- No. 5/4 Michigan (10/7/23) - 4-2 W
- No. 5/4 Michigan (10/8/23) - 5-4 L
- No. 2/2 Denver (10/20/23) - 4-3 W
- No. 15/16 New Hampshire (11/3/23) - 1-1 T (1-0 SOW)
- No. 15/16 New Hampshire (11/4/23) - 2-0 W
- No. 15/15 Massachusetts (11/16/23) - 3-2 L
- No. 15/15 Massachusetts (11/18/23) - 2-1 OTL
- No. 13/13 Arizona State (11/24/23) - 4-3 OTL
- No. 13/13 Arizona State (11/26/23) - 2-1 W
- No. 2/3 Boston College (12/9/23) - 5-4 L
- No. 1/1 Boston College (1/12/24) - 7-1 L
- No. 1/1 Boston College (1/13/24) - 4-3 W
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Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 212-24-23 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
Â
After 40
The Friars are 191-10-20 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
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Scouting the Seawolves…
- UAA enters the weekend coming off a 2-2 road tie against rival Alaska Fairbanks in a Governor's Cup game on Jan. 13.
- Through 21 games this season, Ben Almquist (6-11-17), Max Helgeson (9-5-14), Riley Thompson (3-8-11) and Brett Bamber (3-7-10) pace the Seawolves in scoring.
- In goal, Jared Whale has logged 16 appearances in net with a 2.96 GAA, .908 save percentage and 5-9-1 record.
- UAA is 3-9-1 on the road this season. This will mark their second trip out to New England in just over six weeks after suffering a sweep at UMass from Dec. 8-9.
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Series History vs. Alaska-Anchorage (PC Leads 5-0-0, 1.000)
- This weekend marks just the sixth and seventh all-time meetings between the two schools and the first since 1992. Providence defeated UAA in overtime, 5-4, in the only meeting at Schneider Arena back in 1990.
- The Friars have outscored the Seawolves by a 33-11 margin over those five games.
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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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