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Providence College Athletics
Women’s Hockey Set For Home-And-Home Against Boston University
10/30/2024 3:20:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
The Friars are currently 5-3-0 overall and 2-2-0 in Hockey East.
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NOVEMBER 1 | AGGANIS ARENA | BOSTON, MASS. | 3:00 PM
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NOVEMBER 2 | SCHNEIDER ARENA | PROVIDENCE, R.I. | 3:00 PM
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College women's hockey team is set to face Boston University in a home-and-home series this weekend. The first game will take place on Friday, Nov. 1 at 3:00 p.m. at Agganis Arena in Boston, Mass., followed by a rematch on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 3:00 p.m. at Schneider Arena in Providence, R.I.
Scouting the Friars
Providence enters the series with a 5-3-0 overall record, including 2-2-0 in Hockey East play. The Friars are receiving nine votes in the USCHO poll and 11 votes in the USA Hockey Poll.
Last Friday (Oct. 25), the Friars secured a 2-1 victory over No. 14/14 Northeastern University at Schneider Arena. Hannah Johnson (Readfield, Maine) opened the scoring 2:58 into the first period, with assists from Millie Sirum (Oslo, Norway) and Reichen Kirchmair (Oakville, Ontario). Johnson now shares the team lead in goals, while Kirchmair extended her point streak to four games.
Northeastern tied the game late in the second period on a power-play goal. However, with 4:58 remaining in regulation, Sarah Davies (Mississauga, Ontario) netted the game-winner with assists from Ashley Clark (North Weymouth, Mass.) and Audrey Knapp (Stevens Point, Wis.). It was Davies' third goal of the season and her second game-winning tally, as she continued her three-game point streak.
The Friars' win over Northeastern marked their second victory against a ranked opponent this season. They previously defeated No. 10/11 Quinnipiac (3-2) on Oct. 15.
Additionally, last Friday's contest was the sixth-consecutive one-goal game Providence has played, marking the first time in program history the Friars have played in six-consecutive one-goal games. The Friars hold a 3-3-0 record during that span this season.
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 110-78-22 (.576) and 82-57-17 (.580) 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 Terriers
Boston University enters Friday's game receiving 10 votes in the USCHO poll and 22 votes in the USA Hockey poll, with a 6-3-0 overall record and 4-1-0 record in Hockey East play. Last weekend, the Terriers swept Syracuse University in a two-game series. On Friday, Oct. 25, BU posted a 4-1 victory after scoring four unanswered goals and going seven-for-seven on the penalty kill. In the rematch on Saturday, Oct. 26, Boston University won 3-2, extending their winning streak to five games.
Who to Watch
Freshman Lola Reid leads the Terriers with 11 points on six goals and five assists. After a three-point weekend against Syracuse University (scoring three goals), Reid extended her point streak to five games. She has registered at least a point in seven of the nine games for the Terriers and has earned Hockey East Rookie of the Week honors for two-consecutive weeks.
In goal, senior Callie Shanahan has handled most of the work for the Terriers, appearing in six games. She has posted a 1.06 goals against average and a .960 save percentage with a 4-2-0 record, including two shutouts on 145 saves. Sophomore Mari Pietersen has also seen time in net, starting three games and playing in four, with a 2.77 goals against average and .870 save percentage, earning a 2-1-0 record.
All-Time Series with the Terriers
Providence currently leads the all-time series against Boston University, 36-31-6. Last season, the teams went 1-1-1 in three meetings. The first two games at Schneider Arena saw Providence take the first matchup (2-1), and the teams skated to a 3-3 tie in the second meeting, with the Friars winning the shootout (3-2). In the final game at Walter Brown Arena, the Terriers earned a 5-1 victory.
-GO FRIARS!-
NOVEMBER 1 | AGGANIS ARENA | BOSTON, MASS. | 3:00 PM
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NOVEMBER 2 | SCHNEIDER ARENA | PROVIDENCE, R.I. | 3:00 PM
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College women's hockey team is set to face Boston University in a home-and-home series this weekend. The first game will take place on Friday, Nov. 1 at 3:00 p.m. at Agganis Arena in Boston, Mass., followed by a rematch on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 3:00 p.m. at Schneider Arena in Providence, R.I.
Scouting the Friars
Providence enters the series with a 5-3-0 overall record, including 2-2-0 in Hockey East play. The Friars are receiving nine votes in the USCHO poll and 11 votes in the USA Hockey Poll.
Last Friday (Oct. 25), the Friars secured a 2-1 victory over No. 14/14 Northeastern University at Schneider Arena. Hannah Johnson (Readfield, Maine) opened the scoring 2:58 into the first period, with assists from Millie Sirum (Oslo, Norway) and Reichen Kirchmair (Oakville, Ontario). Johnson now shares the team lead in goals, while Kirchmair extended her point streak to four games.
Northeastern tied the game late in the second period on a power-play goal. However, with 4:58 remaining in regulation, Sarah Davies (Mississauga, Ontario) netted the game-winner with assists from Ashley Clark (North Weymouth, Mass.) and Audrey Knapp (Stevens Point, Wis.). It was Davies' third goal of the season and her second game-winning tally, as she continued her three-game point streak.
The Friars' win over Northeastern marked their second victory against a ranked opponent this season. They previously defeated No. 10/11 Quinnipiac (3-2) on Oct. 15.
Additionally, last Friday's contest was the sixth-consecutive one-goal game Providence has played, marking the first time in program history the Friars have played in six-consecutive one-goal games. The Friars hold a 3-3-0 record during that span this season.
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 110-78-22 (.576) and 82-57-17 (.580) 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 Terriers
Boston University enters Friday's game receiving 10 votes in the USCHO poll and 22 votes in the USA Hockey poll, with a 6-3-0 overall record and 4-1-0 record in Hockey East play. Last weekend, the Terriers swept Syracuse University in a two-game series. On Friday, Oct. 25, BU posted a 4-1 victory after scoring four unanswered goals and going seven-for-seven on the penalty kill. In the rematch on Saturday, Oct. 26, Boston University won 3-2, extending their winning streak to five games.
Who to Watch
Freshman Lola Reid leads the Terriers with 11 points on six goals and five assists. After a three-point weekend against Syracuse University (scoring three goals), Reid extended her point streak to five games. She has registered at least a point in seven of the nine games for the Terriers and has earned Hockey East Rookie of the Week honors for two-consecutive weeks.
In goal, senior Callie Shanahan has handled most of the work for the Terriers, appearing in six games. She has posted a 1.06 goals against average and a .960 save percentage with a 4-2-0 record, including two shutouts on 145 saves. Sophomore Mari Pietersen has also seen time in net, starting three games and playing in four, with a 2.77 goals against average and .870 save percentage, earning a 2-1-0 record.
All-Time Series with the Terriers
Providence currently leads the all-time series against Boston University, 36-31-6. Last season, the teams went 1-1-1 in three meetings. The first two games at Schneider Arena saw Providence take the first matchup (2-1), and the teams skated to a 3-3 tie in the second meeting, with the Friars winning the shootout (3-2). In the final game at Walter Brown Arena, the Terriers earned a 5-1 victory.
-GO FRIARS!-
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