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Women’s Hockey Set For Weekend Series Against No. 12/12 Boston College
1/22/2025 4:21:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
The Friars are 13-8-3 overall, 9-6-2 in Hockey East, and riding a six-game win streak.
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JANUARY 24 | SCHNEIDER ARENA | PROVIDENCE, R.I. | 6:00 PM
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JANUARY 25 | CONTE FORUM | CHESTNUT HILL, MASS. | 2:00 PM
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College women's hockey will play No. 12/12 Boston College on Friday, Jan. 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Schneider Arena and then on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2:00 p.m. in Chestnut Hill, Mass. at Conte Forum.
Scouting the Friars
Providence holds a 13-8-3 overall record and is 9-6-2 in Hockey East play. The Friars are receiving four votes in the latest USA Hockey Poll.
Last weekend, the Friars swept No. 15/15 Northeastern University, completing their first regular-season sweep of the Huskies since 2017-18. On Friday, Jan. 17, at Schneider Arena, Providence jumped to an early 3-0 lead in the first period and secured a 5-1 victory.
In Saturday's rematch at Matthews Arena, the Friars extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-2 win. Lily Hendrikson (Edina, Minn.) registered two points, while Reichen Kirchmair (Oakville, Ontario) netted the game-winning goal.
Reichen Kirchmair Awarded Hockey East Player of the Week
For the second time this season, Reichen Kirchmair was named Hockey East Player of the Week on Monday, Jan. 20. Kirchmair led the Friars in a weekend sweep over No. 15/15 Northeastern University, tallying two goals and an assist. She notched a goal and an assist in Friday's 5-1 victory and scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 3-2 win at Matthews Arena.
Walinski Earns Stop It Goaltending Goaltender of the Week
Hope Walinski was named Stop It Goaltending Goaltender of the Week on Monday, Jan. 13, marking her first career recognition. Walinski led the Friars to a 2-0 weekend with a sweep over Holy Cross. In Friday's contest, she recorded 20 saves in the 3-1 victory and followed it up with a shutout in the 1-0 win on Saturday, making 21 saves. The shutout marked her third of the season and the ninth of her career.
Walinski Named to National Goalie of the Year Watch List
The Hockey Commissioners Association (HCA) announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14 the 35 goaltenders selected to the "Watch List" for the National Women's Hockey Goalie of the Year Award, given annually to the top goaltender in Division I women's hockey. Providence College goaltender Hope Walinski (Lincoln, R.I) was named to the list. Walinski has posted a 12-7-3 record this season with a 1.76 goals-against average and .929 save percentage over 22 games this year. Walinski ranks in the top-20 among NCAA goaltender in wins, goals-against average, save percentage, minutes played (1329:02), total saves (508) and shutouts (3).
Friars Shine in Hockey East Scoring Race
Reichen Kirchmair has been a key player for the Friars' offense this season, ranking second in Hockey East with 22 points (12 goals, 10 assists) across 24 games. Her 12 goals are second most in the conference. Audrey Knapp follows closely, tied for fifth with 19 points (10 goals, nine assists), while Hannah Johnson sits just outside the top 10 with 16 points (seven goals, nine assists).
In conference play, Kirchmair ranks third with 15 points (eight goals, seven assists). Knapp and Sirum have 12 points each, and Ashley Clark sits 10th with 11 points (two goals, nine assists).
Becker Honored as Army ROTC Defender of the Week
Brooke Becker was named Army ROTC Defender of the Week on Monday, Jan. 6, marking her first recognition this season. Becker led the Friars with a power-play goal and an assist on Friday, Jan. 3, in a 5-3 victory over Vermont. Her multi-point performance was her third this season and the 13th of her career. She also tallied four blocked shots in wins against Vermont and Merrimack College.
Kirchmair Named Hockey East Player of the Week
Reichen Kirchmair was named Hockey East Player of the Week on Monday, Nov. 25 for the first time this season and second of her career. Kirchamir led the Friars on Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23 with two goals, including an overtime game-winner and a shootout clincher against Harvard University. Her two-goal performance on Nov. 23 marked the fourth of her collegiate career and her first since Jan. 20, 2024 against Holy Cross.
Goals to Start the 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 118-83-25 (.574) and 89-61-19 (.573) 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.
Through 40
In the Kelly era, the Friars are 83-6-5 when taking the lead into the third period. They are 23-19-13 when tied after two periods and 12-58-7 when trailing.
Scouting the Eagles
The Eagles, ranked No. 12/12 nationally, come into the weekend after a 4-1 win over Harvard in the Beanpot third-place game on Tuesday, Jan. 21. In their last Hockey East matchup, they shut out Vermont, 3-0, with Grace Campbell making 22 saves. Boston College has recorded three consecutive shutouts in Hockey East play.
Who to Watch For Boston College
Sophomore Sammy Taber leads the Eagles with 26 points (10 goals, 16 assists), topping both overall and conference scoring in Hockey East. Senior Abby Newhook follows with 20 points (7 goals, 13 assists), while sophomore Julia Pellerin leads the team in goals with 13, including three game-winners. Four Eagles rank in the top 10 for both overall and conference scoring in Hockey East.
Junior Grace Campbell, the Eagles' go-to goalie, has played 22 games, recording a 15-5-1 record with four shutouts, a .934 save percentage, and a 1.90 goals-against average.
All-Time Series with Boston College
Providence leads the all-time series 59-47-4. The Eagles defeated the Friars 4-2 earlier this season at Conte Forum on Dec. 4. Providence's most recent win in the series came on Jan. 27, 2024, with a 3-1 victory at Boston College.
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JANUARY 24 | SCHNEIDER ARENA | PROVIDENCE, R.I. | 6:00 PM
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JANUARY 25 | CONTE FORUM | CHESTNUT HILL, MASS. | 2:00 PM
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College women's hockey will play No. 12/12 Boston College on Friday, Jan. 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Schneider Arena and then on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2:00 p.m. in Chestnut Hill, Mass. at Conte Forum.
Scouting the Friars
Providence holds a 13-8-3 overall record and is 9-6-2 in Hockey East play. The Friars are receiving four votes in the latest USA Hockey Poll.
Last weekend, the Friars swept No. 15/15 Northeastern University, completing their first regular-season sweep of the Huskies since 2017-18. On Friday, Jan. 17, at Schneider Arena, Providence jumped to an early 3-0 lead in the first period and secured a 5-1 victory.
In Saturday's rematch at Matthews Arena, the Friars extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-2 win. Lily Hendrikson (Edina, Minn.) registered two points, while Reichen Kirchmair (Oakville, Ontario) netted the game-winning goal.
Reichen Kirchmair Awarded Hockey East Player of the Week
For the second time this season, Reichen Kirchmair was named Hockey East Player of the Week on Monday, Jan. 20. Kirchmair led the Friars in a weekend sweep over No. 15/15 Northeastern University, tallying two goals and an assist. She notched a goal and an assist in Friday's 5-1 victory and scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 3-2 win at Matthews Arena.
Walinski Earns Stop It Goaltending Goaltender of the Week
Hope Walinski was named Stop It Goaltending Goaltender of the Week on Monday, Jan. 13, marking her first career recognition. Walinski led the Friars to a 2-0 weekend with a sweep over Holy Cross. In Friday's contest, she recorded 20 saves in the 3-1 victory and followed it up with a shutout in the 1-0 win on Saturday, making 21 saves. The shutout marked her third of the season and the ninth of her career.
Walinski Named to National Goalie of the Year Watch List
The Hockey Commissioners Association (HCA) announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14 the 35 goaltenders selected to the "Watch List" for the National Women's Hockey Goalie of the Year Award, given annually to the top goaltender in Division I women's hockey. Providence College goaltender Hope Walinski (Lincoln, R.I) was named to the list. Walinski has posted a 12-7-3 record this season with a 1.76 goals-against average and .929 save percentage over 22 games this year. Walinski ranks in the top-20 among NCAA goaltender in wins, goals-against average, save percentage, minutes played (1329:02), total saves (508) and shutouts (3).
Friars Shine in Hockey East Scoring Race
Reichen Kirchmair has been a key player for the Friars' offense this season, ranking second in Hockey East with 22 points (12 goals, 10 assists) across 24 games. Her 12 goals are second most in the conference. Audrey Knapp follows closely, tied for fifth with 19 points (10 goals, nine assists), while Hannah Johnson sits just outside the top 10 with 16 points (seven goals, nine assists).
In conference play, Kirchmair ranks third with 15 points (eight goals, seven assists). Knapp and Sirum have 12 points each, and Ashley Clark sits 10th with 11 points (two goals, nine assists).
Becker Honored as Army ROTC Defender of the Week
Brooke Becker was named Army ROTC Defender of the Week on Monday, Jan. 6, marking her first recognition this season. Becker led the Friars with a power-play goal and an assist on Friday, Jan. 3, in a 5-3 victory over Vermont. Her multi-point performance was her third this season and the 13th of her career. She also tallied four blocked shots in wins against Vermont and Merrimack College.
Kirchmair Named Hockey East Player of the Week
Reichen Kirchmair was named Hockey East Player of the Week on Monday, Nov. 25 for the first time this season and second of her career. Kirchamir led the Friars on Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23 with two goals, including an overtime game-winner and a shootout clincher against Harvard University. Her two-goal performance on Nov. 23 marked the fourth of her collegiate career and her first since Jan. 20, 2024 against Holy Cross.
Goals to Start the 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 118-83-25 (.574) and 89-61-19 (.573) 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.
Through 40
In the Kelly era, the Friars are 83-6-5 when taking the lead into the third period. They are 23-19-13 when tied after two periods and 12-58-7 when trailing.
Scouting the Eagles
The Eagles, ranked No. 12/12 nationally, come into the weekend after a 4-1 win over Harvard in the Beanpot third-place game on Tuesday, Jan. 21. In their last Hockey East matchup, they shut out Vermont, 3-0, with Grace Campbell making 22 saves. Boston College has recorded three consecutive shutouts in Hockey East play.
Who to Watch For Boston College
Sophomore Sammy Taber leads the Eagles with 26 points (10 goals, 16 assists), topping both overall and conference scoring in Hockey East. Senior Abby Newhook follows with 20 points (7 goals, 13 assists), while sophomore Julia Pellerin leads the team in goals with 13, including three game-winners. Four Eagles rank in the top 10 for both overall and conference scoring in Hockey East.
Junior Grace Campbell, the Eagles' go-to goalie, has played 22 games, recording a 15-5-1 record with four shutouts, a .934 save percentage, and a 1.90 goals-against average.
All-Time Series with Boston College
Providence leads the all-time series 59-47-4. The Eagles defeated the Friars 4-2 earlier this season at Conte Forum on Dec. 4. Providence's most recent win in the series came on Jan. 27, 2024, with a 3-1 victory at Boston College.
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