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No. 13/14 Men's Hockey Game Notes vs. No. 16 UMass - Hockey East Quarterfinals
3/15/2024 10:36:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey
GAME COVERAGE
Matchup: No. 4 seed Providence (18-12-4, 11-9-4 HEA) vs. No. 5 seed UMass (19-12-3, 12-10-2 HEA)
Faceoff: 4 PM (Sat.) – Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
TV: NESN+
U.S. Stream: ESPN+
International Stream: Stretch Internet
Play-by-play: Tyler Murray | Color: Carson Duggan
Radio: 790 The Score | Varsity Network | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: Friars.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
Last Time Out…
- Providence enters their Hockey East quarterfinal matchup with No. 16 UMass following a 3-3 tie and 2-1 shootout win over Northeastern on March 9.
- On Saturday, neither team could find the back of the net in the first period, leaving the game tied at 0-0 through twenty minutes.
- The Friars found the scoreboard first early in the second period, as Nick Poisson tipped a slapshot from Andrew Centrella through the defense and into the net.
- Northeastern knotted the game at 1-1 midway through the second period, as Alex Campbell beat Svedebäck up close on a wrist shot.
- Providence re-took the lead with just over three minutes to play in the second period, with a slapshot from Luke Krys connecting from the blue line to put the Friars ahead 2-1.
- Northeastern's Alex Campbell found the back of the net with under a minute to play in the second period, tying the game at 2-2.
- The Friars once again regained the lead early in the third period, as Tanner Adams found Nick Poisson in the Northeastern zone before firing it into the back of the net, giving the forward his second of the game and putting Providence up 3-2.
- The Huskies once again tied midway through the third period, as Alex Campbell netted his third goal of the game to lock the game at 3-3.
- Neither team scored in the remainder of regulation or three-on-three overtime, sending the game to shootout.
- Providence earned the extra point in a 2-1 shootout win, with goals from Hudson Malinoski and Bennett Schimek securing the extra conference point for the Friars.
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Playoff Fast Facts
- Entering this year's postseason, Providence has advanced to the Hockey East Quarterfinals 35 times, including every season under Nate Leaman. In total, the Friars' record in the Hockey East Tournament is 45-54-1.
- The most recent appearance in the quarterfinal round was a 2-1 overtime win over Northeastern on March 11, 2023. In total, the Friars have posted a 33-37-1 record in quarterfinal round games.
- Providence has been to the semifinal round of the playoffs 18 times, with the most recent result being a 2-1 overtime loss to Boston University on March 17, 2023. The Friars hold a 5-13 record all-time in semifinal round games.
- Providence has advanced to the Hockey East championship game five times, with their most recent visit being a 2-0 loss to Boston University on March 17, 2018. The Friars have a 2-3 all-time record in the conference championship, with their most recent championship coming in a 3-2 win over Maine on March 16, 1996.
- This year marks the first time the Friars have been a No. 4 seed in the tournament since 2013. All-time, Providence is 14-12 in tournament play as a No. 4 seed.
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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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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 397 career victories as a Division I head coach.
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McDonald Sets Program Record
Captain Cam McDonald appeared in his 157th career game on Feb. 17 at Boston University, setting the program record for games played. McDonald passed Ross Mauermann '15 and Brian Pinho '18 who previously held the record of 156.
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Stock Watch
Through 34 games played, Nick Poisson (9-15-24), Chase Yoder (11-9-20) and Tanner Adams (6-14-20) pace the Friars in points this season. Twenty-two Friars have tallied a point this season, including 15 players with at least 10 points.
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Quality Check
As of March 6, the Friars boast a 6-8-2 overall record alongside a 3-6-2 conference record when against ranked opponents this season.
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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) - 4-2 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. 14/13 Arizona State (11/24/23) - 4-3 OTL
- No. 14/13 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
- No. 7/7 Maine (2/9/24) - 2-1 L
- No. 7/7 Maine (2/10/24) - 4-3 OTW
- No. 3/3 Boston University (2/16/24) - 2-2 T (1-0 SOW)
- No. 3/3 Boston University (2/17/24) - 5-2 L
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Around the Conference
Providence (18-12-4, 11-9-4 HEA) finished the regular season in fourth place with 38 points registered. Boston College (28-5-1, 20-3-1 HEA) clinched the regular season title, leading the way with 61 points, followed by Boston University (24-8-2, 18-4-2 HEA), who secured a second place regular season finish with 57 points, and Maine (22-10-2, 14-9-1 HEA) who finished in third place with 44 points. The Friars' fourth place finish secured a first round bye in the Hockey East conference playoffs.
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Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 218-24-24 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
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After 40
The Friars are 195-11-20 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
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Scouting the Minutemen…
- No. 16 UMass (19-12-3, 12-10-2 HEA) enters their quarterfinal playoff matchup with No. 13/14 Providence following a pair of games with Maine that saw the Minutemen lose both on the road, first on March 8 in a 2-1 loss before dropping on March 9 in a 4-3 defeat.
- Through 34 games this season, forwards Jack Musa (12-17-29) and Aydar Suniev (12-13-25) pace the Minutemen in goals with 12 each, followed by nine goals from both Ryan Ufko (9-16-25) and Ryan Lautenbach (9-12-21). Eighteen Minutemen have netted a goal this season, including ten players with 5+ goals.
- Scott Morrow (6-23-29) leads the Minutemen in assists this season with 23, followed by Jack Musa (12-17-29) with 17 and Ryan Ufko (9-16-25) with 16 assists. Twenty-three Minutemen have tallied an assist this season, including eight players with 10+ assists.
- Jack Musa (12-17-29) and Scott Morrow (6-23-29) both lead the Minutemen in points this season with 29 each, followed by 25 point seasons from Ryan Ufko (9-16-25) and Aydar Suniev (12-13-25). Twenty-three Minutemen have recorded a point this season, including seven players with 20+ points.
- In net, the Minutemen have primarily turned to freshman goaltender Michael Hrabal, who in 27 games has posted a 15-10-1 record alongside a 2.52 goals against average, a .914 save percentage, and two shutouts.
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Series History vs. UMass
Saturday's playoff matchup with UMass marks the third meeting between the Friars and Minutemen this season. The two teams last met in November, where the Minutemen emerged victorious in a 3-2 win in Providence (Nov. 16) before returning home and winning 2-1 in overtime (Nov. 18). In their last ten contests with UMass, the Friars hold a 3-7-0 record and are looking to snap a three-game losing skid against the Minutemen.
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Playoff History vs. UMass
- Saturday's meeting between the Friars and Minutemen marks the fourth meeting between the two programs in the Hockey East playoffs and the third meeting in the last four seasons.
- Providence and UMass last played each other in the Hockey East quarterfinals on March 12, 2022, where the Minutemen emerged victorious in a 4-2 win in Amherst. The Minutemen also earned a 5-2 victory in the 2021 Hockey East Semifinals.
- The Friars and Minutemen have a 2-2-0 record all-time in Hockey East conference playoff action, with Providence holding a 2-0 record in opening round action while UMass holds a 1-0 record in both quarterfinal and semifinal matchups.
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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. 4 seed Providence (18-12-4, 11-9-4 HEA) vs. No. 5 seed UMass (19-12-3, 12-10-2 HEA)
Faceoff: 4 PM (Sat.) – Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
TV: NESN+
U.S. Stream: ESPN+
International Stream: Stretch Internet
Play-by-play: Tyler Murray | Color: Carson Duggan
Radio: 790 The Score | Varsity Network | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: Friars.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
Last Time Out…
- Providence enters their Hockey East quarterfinal matchup with No. 16 UMass following a 3-3 tie and 2-1 shootout win over Northeastern on March 9.
- On Saturday, neither team could find the back of the net in the first period, leaving the game tied at 0-0 through twenty minutes.
- The Friars found the scoreboard first early in the second period, as Nick Poisson tipped a slapshot from Andrew Centrella through the defense and into the net.
- Northeastern knotted the game at 1-1 midway through the second period, as Alex Campbell beat Svedebäck up close on a wrist shot.
- Providence re-took the lead with just over three minutes to play in the second period, with a slapshot from Luke Krys connecting from the blue line to put the Friars ahead 2-1.
- Northeastern's Alex Campbell found the back of the net with under a minute to play in the second period, tying the game at 2-2.
- The Friars once again regained the lead early in the third period, as Tanner Adams found Nick Poisson in the Northeastern zone before firing it into the back of the net, giving the forward his second of the game and putting Providence up 3-2.
- The Huskies once again tied midway through the third period, as Alex Campbell netted his third goal of the game to lock the game at 3-3.
- Neither team scored in the remainder of regulation or three-on-three overtime, sending the game to shootout.
- Providence earned the extra point in a 2-1 shootout win, with goals from Hudson Malinoski and Bennett Schimek securing the extra conference point for the Friars.
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Playoff Fast Facts
- Entering this year's postseason, Providence has advanced to the Hockey East Quarterfinals 35 times, including every season under Nate Leaman. In total, the Friars' record in the Hockey East Tournament is 45-54-1.
- The most recent appearance in the quarterfinal round was a 2-1 overtime win over Northeastern on March 11, 2023. In total, the Friars have posted a 33-37-1 record in quarterfinal round games.
- Providence has been to the semifinal round of the playoffs 18 times, with the most recent result being a 2-1 overtime loss to Boston University on March 17, 2023. The Friars hold a 5-13 record all-time in semifinal round games.
- Providence has advanced to the Hockey East championship game five times, with their most recent visit being a 2-0 loss to Boston University on March 17, 2018. The Friars have a 2-3 all-time record in the conference championship, with their most recent championship coming in a 3-2 win over Maine on March 16, 1996.
- This year marks the first time the Friars have been a No. 4 seed in the tournament since 2013. All-time, Providence is 14-12 in tournament play as a No. 4 seed.
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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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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 397 career victories as a Division I head coach.
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McDonald Sets Program Record
Captain Cam McDonald appeared in his 157th career game on Feb. 17 at Boston University, setting the program record for games played. McDonald passed Ross Mauermann '15 and Brian Pinho '18 who previously held the record of 156.
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Stock Watch
Through 34 games played, Nick Poisson (9-15-24), Chase Yoder (11-9-20) and Tanner Adams (6-14-20) pace the Friars in points this season. Twenty-two Friars have tallied a point this season, including 15 players with at least 10 points.
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Quality Check
As of March 6, the Friars boast a 6-8-2 overall record alongside a 3-6-2 conference record when against ranked opponents this season.
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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) - 4-2 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. 14/13 Arizona State (11/24/23) - 4-3 OTL
- No. 14/13 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
- No. 7/7 Maine (2/9/24) - 2-1 L
- No. 7/7 Maine (2/10/24) - 4-3 OTW
- No. 3/3 Boston University (2/16/24) - 2-2 T (1-0 SOW)
- No. 3/3 Boston University (2/17/24) - 5-2 L
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Around the Conference
Providence (18-12-4, 11-9-4 HEA) finished the regular season in fourth place with 38 points registered. Boston College (28-5-1, 20-3-1 HEA) clinched the regular season title, leading the way with 61 points, followed by Boston University (24-8-2, 18-4-2 HEA), who secured a second place regular season finish with 57 points, and Maine (22-10-2, 14-9-1 HEA) who finished in third place with 44 points. The Friars' fourth place finish secured a first round bye in the Hockey East conference playoffs.
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Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 218-24-24 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
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After 40
The Friars are 195-11-20 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
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Scouting the Minutemen…
- No. 16 UMass (19-12-3, 12-10-2 HEA) enters their quarterfinal playoff matchup with No. 13/14 Providence following a pair of games with Maine that saw the Minutemen lose both on the road, first on March 8 in a 2-1 loss before dropping on March 9 in a 4-3 defeat.
- Through 34 games this season, forwards Jack Musa (12-17-29) and Aydar Suniev (12-13-25) pace the Minutemen in goals with 12 each, followed by nine goals from both Ryan Ufko (9-16-25) and Ryan Lautenbach (9-12-21). Eighteen Minutemen have netted a goal this season, including ten players with 5+ goals.
- Scott Morrow (6-23-29) leads the Minutemen in assists this season with 23, followed by Jack Musa (12-17-29) with 17 and Ryan Ufko (9-16-25) with 16 assists. Twenty-three Minutemen have tallied an assist this season, including eight players with 10+ assists.
- Jack Musa (12-17-29) and Scott Morrow (6-23-29) both lead the Minutemen in points this season with 29 each, followed by 25 point seasons from Ryan Ufko (9-16-25) and Aydar Suniev (12-13-25). Twenty-three Minutemen have recorded a point this season, including seven players with 20+ points.
- In net, the Minutemen have primarily turned to freshman goaltender Michael Hrabal, who in 27 games has posted a 15-10-1 record alongside a 2.52 goals against average, a .914 save percentage, and two shutouts.
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Series History vs. UMass
Saturday's playoff matchup with UMass marks the third meeting between the Friars and Minutemen this season. The two teams last met in November, where the Minutemen emerged victorious in a 3-2 win in Providence (Nov. 16) before returning home and winning 2-1 in overtime (Nov. 18). In their last ten contests with UMass, the Friars hold a 3-7-0 record and are looking to snap a three-game losing skid against the Minutemen.
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Playoff History vs. UMass
- Saturday's meeting between the Friars and Minutemen marks the fourth meeting between the two programs in the Hockey East playoffs and the third meeting in the last four seasons.
- Providence and UMass last played each other in the Hockey East quarterfinals on March 12, 2022, where the Minutemen emerged victorious in a 4-2 win in Amherst. The Minutemen also earned a 5-2 victory in the 2021 Hockey East Semifinals.
- The Friars and Minutemen have a 2-2-0 record all-time in Hockey East conference playoff action, with Providence holding a 2-0 record in opening round action while UMass holds a 1-0 record in both quarterfinal and semifinal matchups.
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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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