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Providence College Athletics
Friday, October 25
Providence, R.I.
6:00 PM
Providence College
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Northeastern University
Women’s Hockey To Host No. 14/14 Northeastern For A Friday Night Matchup
10/23/2024 4:28:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
The Friars are currently 4-3-0 overall and 1-2-0 in Hockey East.
GAME INFORMATION VS. NORTHEASTERN | OCTOBER 25 | SCHNEIDER ARENA | PROVIDENCE, R.I. | 6:00 PM
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College women's hockey will face the No. 14/14 Northeastern Huskies this weekend for a single game. The matchup is set for Friday, Oct. 25 at 6:00 p.m. at Schneider Arena.
Scouting the Friars
Providence enters Friday's matchup with a 4-2-0 overall record, including 1-1-0 in Hockey East play. The Friars are receiving two votes in the USCHO poll and six votes in the USA Hockey Poll.
Last Friday, Oct. 18, Providence fell to No. 8/9 UConn at Schneider Arena (3-2). After trailing 2-0 early in the second period, the Friars responded with goals from Millie Sirum (Oslo, Norway) and Sarah Davies (Mississauga, Ontario) before the second period closed. However, UConn secured the win with a goal 2:47 into the third period. Hope Walinski recorded 27 saves in the effort.
On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Friars rallied to defeat No. 10/11 Quinnipiac University in a come-from-behind victory. Trailing 2-0 midway through the second period, Providence responded with three unanswered goals, securing their first win over a ranked opponent since defeating No. 13 Boston College on Jan. 27, 2024 (3-1). Sarah Davies (Mississauga, Ontario) scored the game-winner, marking her first goal of the season and first as a Friar.
Providence scored six-or-more goals in both games against Saint Michael's to start the season. The last time the Friars recorded six-or-more goals in back-to-back games was Sep. 29, 2017 (at Union, 7-3) and Oct. 1, 2017 (vs. Vermont, 6-2).
Returning for the Friars
The Friars return forward Audrey Knapp (Stevens Point, Wis.) who made the Hockey East Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team after recording 14 goals and four assists for 18 points in her freshman season. Reichen Kirchmair (Oakville, Ontario) also returns to the lineup. Kirchmair posted 11 goals and five assists for 16 points last season.
Providence returns top defensemen Brooke Becker (Orchard Park, N.Y.) and Cristina Cavaliere (Mississauga, Ontario). Becker totaled five goals, 11 assists and 25 blocks and was named All-Hockey East Third Team honors. Cavaliere recorded one goal, 11 assists and 30 blocked shots.
In net, Hope Walinski (Lincoln, R.I.) returns for Providence. Walinski started 26 games last season, posting a 2.04 goals against average, a .917 save percentage, four shutouts and 11-11-4 record. Sophomore Taya Currie (Parkhill, Ontario) returns after missing the entire 2023-24 season due to injury. In 2021, Currie was picked in the 14th round of the 2021 OHL draft by the Sarnia Sting, marking the first time a female player had been selected to one of the world's top junior hockey leagues.
Hockey East Preseason Poll
The Friars were picked to finish fifth in the Hockey East Preseason Poll, which was released on Monday, Sept. 16. Providence received 55 points and was picked to finish behind UConn (88), Northeastern (81), Boston College (73) and New Hampshire (62). The Huskies, who won the 2024 Hockey East Tournament, received eight first place votes.
Fresh Friar Faces
Providence welcomes eight new players (three transfers and five freshmen) to the roster for the 2024-25 season. Millie Sirum (Oslo, Norway) is a graduate student from Holy Cross. Sarah Davies (Mississauga, Ont.) is a junior from Lindenwood University and Olivia Klunowski (Toronto, Ont.) is a junior from Franklin Pierce University. The five freshmen are Cali Cerruti (Norwell, Mass.), Hannah Clarke (Richmond Hill, Ont.), Josie Lang (Stillwater, Minn.), Emma Hofbauer (Vomperbach, Austria) and Jessie Pellerin (Bowmanville, Ont.).
Captains Named
Senior Hannah Johnson (Readfield, Maine) was named captain for the 2024-25 season, along with alternate captains Brooke Becker (Orchard Park, N.Y.) and Lily Hendrikson (Edina, Minn).
Friars Under Head Coach Matt Kelly
Including the 2024-25 campaign, Matt Kelly has posted an overall record of 109-78-22 (.574) and 81-57-17 (.577) in Hockey East play. In his inaugural season, the 2018-19 Friars tied the school-record with 24 wins. In 2020-21, Kelly led the Friars to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005, marking the program's second appearance in school history. The Friars have reached the Hockey East Championship twice under Kelly, in 2020-21 and 2022-23.
Following their 3-2 overtime win against the University of Maine on Friday, Oct. 11, the Friars are now 6-1-0 in Hockey East openers under Coach Kelly. In those matchups, Providence has outscored its opponents 25-9.
Scouting the Huskies
Northeastern comes into Friday's game ranked No. 14 in both the USCHO and USA Hockey polls, holding a 4-3-1 overall record and 2-1-1 in Hockey East play. Last weekend, the Huskies faced Holy Cross in a two-game series. On Friday, Oct. 18, the teams skated to a 4-4 tie, with Northeastern winning the shootout, 2-1. The Crusaders led 4-2 with 13:08 left in the third, but the Huskies netted two goals in the final 2:45 to force overtime. Freshman Éloïse Caron and senior Skylar Irving secured the shootout win, while senior goaltender Paige Taborski made 24 saves.
In the rematch on Saturday, Oct. 19, Northeastern claimed a 4-2 victory at home, with junior Lily Brazis scoring the game-winner in the third period. Freshman goalie Lisa Jönsson finished with 17 saves.
Who to Watch
Senior Skylar Irving and freshman Éloïse Caron lead the Huskies in scoring, each tallying nine points on four goals and five assists. Against No. 10/9 Quinnipiac on Oct. 4, Caron posted a 1-2-3 stat line, while Irving recorded a 1-3-4 performance as Northeastern took a 4-2 win. Both players have been credited with game-winning goals this season.
Senior goalie Paige Taborski has played in six of Northeastern's eight games, recording a .933 save percentage and a 1.83 goals-against average over 361 minutes. She has 152 saves with a 3-2-1 record, including one shutout. Freshman Lisa Jönsson has played two games, posting a .911 save percentage and a 2.02 goals-against average.
All Time Series with the Huskies
Northeastern leads the all-time series against Providence, 71-70-12. Last season, the teams met three times, with Providence earning a 3-1 victory at home on Nov. 11. Northeastern won the other two matchups at Matthews Arena on Nov. 10 (6-1) and Nov. 28 (4-2).
-GO FRIARS!-
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College women's hockey will face the No. 14/14 Northeastern Huskies this weekend for a single game. The matchup is set for Friday, Oct. 25 at 6:00 p.m. at Schneider Arena.
Scouting the Friars
Providence enters Friday's matchup with a 4-2-0 overall record, including 1-1-0 in Hockey East play. The Friars are receiving two votes in the USCHO poll and six votes in the USA Hockey Poll.
Last Friday, Oct. 18, Providence fell to No. 8/9 UConn at Schneider Arena (3-2). After trailing 2-0 early in the second period, the Friars responded with goals from Millie Sirum (Oslo, Norway) and Sarah Davies (Mississauga, Ontario) before the second period closed. However, UConn secured the win with a goal 2:47 into the third period. Hope Walinski recorded 27 saves in the effort.
On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Friars rallied to defeat No. 10/11 Quinnipiac University in a come-from-behind victory. Trailing 2-0 midway through the second period, Providence responded with three unanswered goals, securing their first win over a ranked opponent since defeating No. 13 Boston College on Jan. 27, 2024 (3-1). Sarah Davies (Mississauga, Ontario) scored the game-winner, marking her first goal of the season and first as a Friar.
Providence scored six-or-more goals in both games against Saint Michael's to start the season. The last time the Friars recorded six-or-more goals in back-to-back games was Sep. 29, 2017 (at Union, 7-3) and Oct. 1, 2017 (vs. Vermont, 6-2).
Returning for the Friars
The Friars return forward Audrey Knapp (Stevens Point, Wis.) who made the Hockey East Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team after recording 14 goals and four assists for 18 points in her freshman season. Reichen Kirchmair (Oakville, Ontario) also returns to the lineup. Kirchmair posted 11 goals and five assists for 16 points last season.
Providence returns top defensemen Brooke Becker (Orchard Park, N.Y.) and Cristina Cavaliere (Mississauga, Ontario). Becker totaled five goals, 11 assists and 25 blocks and was named All-Hockey East Third Team honors. Cavaliere recorded one goal, 11 assists and 30 blocked shots.
In net, Hope Walinski (Lincoln, R.I.) returns for Providence. Walinski started 26 games last season, posting a 2.04 goals against average, a .917 save percentage, four shutouts and 11-11-4 record. Sophomore Taya Currie (Parkhill, Ontario) returns after missing the entire 2023-24 season due to injury. In 2021, Currie was picked in the 14th round of the 2021 OHL draft by the Sarnia Sting, marking the first time a female player had been selected to one of the world's top junior hockey leagues.
Hockey East Preseason Poll
The Friars were picked to finish fifth in the Hockey East Preseason Poll, which was released on Monday, Sept. 16. Providence received 55 points and was picked to finish behind UConn (88), Northeastern (81), Boston College (73) and New Hampshire (62). The Huskies, who won the 2024 Hockey East Tournament, received eight first place votes.
Fresh Friar Faces
Providence welcomes eight new players (three transfers and five freshmen) to the roster for the 2024-25 season. Millie Sirum (Oslo, Norway) is a graduate student from Holy Cross. Sarah Davies (Mississauga, Ont.) is a junior from Lindenwood University and Olivia Klunowski (Toronto, Ont.) is a junior from Franklin Pierce University. The five freshmen are Cali Cerruti (Norwell, Mass.), Hannah Clarke (Richmond Hill, Ont.), Josie Lang (Stillwater, Minn.), Emma Hofbauer (Vomperbach, Austria) and Jessie Pellerin (Bowmanville, Ont.).
Captains Named
Senior Hannah Johnson (Readfield, Maine) was named captain for the 2024-25 season, along with alternate captains Brooke Becker (Orchard Park, N.Y.) and Lily Hendrikson (Edina, Minn).
Friars Under Head Coach Matt Kelly
Including the 2024-25 campaign, Matt Kelly has posted an overall record of 109-78-22 (.574) and 81-57-17 (.577) in Hockey East play. In his inaugural season, the 2018-19 Friars tied the school-record with 24 wins. In 2020-21, Kelly led the Friars to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005, marking the program's second appearance in school history. The Friars have reached the Hockey East Championship twice under Kelly, in 2020-21 and 2022-23.
Following their 3-2 overtime win against the University of Maine on Friday, Oct. 11, the Friars are now 6-1-0 in Hockey East openers under Coach Kelly. In those matchups, Providence has outscored its opponents 25-9.
Scouting the Huskies
Northeastern comes into Friday's game ranked No. 14 in both the USCHO and USA Hockey polls, holding a 4-3-1 overall record and 2-1-1 in Hockey East play. Last weekend, the Huskies faced Holy Cross in a two-game series. On Friday, Oct. 18, the teams skated to a 4-4 tie, with Northeastern winning the shootout, 2-1. The Crusaders led 4-2 with 13:08 left in the third, but the Huskies netted two goals in the final 2:45 to force overtime. Freshman Éloïse Caron and senior Skylar Irving secured the shootout win, while senior goaltender Paige Taborski made 24 saves.
In the rematch on Saturday, Oct. 19, Northeastern claimed a 4-2 victory at home, with junior Lily Brazis scoring the game-winner in the third period. Freshman goalie Lisa Jönsson finished with 17 saves.
Who to Watch
Senior Skylar Irving and freshman Éloïse Caron lead the Huskies in scoring, each tallying nine points on four goals and five assists. Against No. 10/9 Quinnipiac on Oct. 4, Caron posted a 1-2-3 stat line, while Irving recorded a 1-3-4 performance as Northeastern took a 4-2 win. Both players have been credited with game-winning goals this season.
Senior goalie Paige Taborski has played in six of Northeastern's eight games, recording a .933 save percentage and a 1.83 goals-against average over 361 minutes. She has 152 saves with a 3-2-1 record, including one shutout. Freshman Lisa Jönsson has played two games, posting a .911 save percentage and a 2.02 goals-against average.
All Time Series with the Huskies
Northeastern leads the all-time series against Providence, 71-70-12. Last season, the teams met three times, with Providence earning a 3-1 victory at home on Nov. 11. Northeastern won the other two matchups at Matthews Arena on Nov. 10 (6-1) and Nov. 28 (4-2).
-GO FRIARS!-
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