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Providence College Athletics
Friday, October 17
Providence, R.I.
11:00 AM
Providence College
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Clarkson University
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Women’s Hockey Secures First Win Of The Season Against No. 9/9 Clarkson University, 2-1
10/17/2025 1:48:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College women's hockey team defeated No. 9/9 Clarkson University, 2-1, on Friday, Oct. 17, at Schneider Arena to earn its first win of the season. The Friars improved to 1-4-0 on the season, while Clarkson fell to 2-3-0. Senior Reichen Kirchmair (Oakville, Ontario) netted the game-winning goal for the Friars, the 11th of her career.
SCORE
Providence – 2 | Clarkson – 1
RECORDS
Providence – 1-4-0 (0-2-0 HEAW) | Clarkson – 2-3-0 (0-0-0 ECAC)
VENUE
Schneider Arena | Providence, R.I.
GAME FLOW & NOTES
-Clarkson opened the scoring on the power play at 7:33 of the first period from Raedyn Spademan. Madison Chantler and Sara Manness were credited the assists.
-At 16:53 of the first period, the Golden Knights appeared to make it 2-0 on a goal from Greta Brezenski, but Providence challenged for goaltender interference. After review, the goal was overturned, keeping the score 1-0.
-Providence tied the game on the power play at 9:59 of the second period on a goal from senior Cristina Cavaliere (Mississauga, Ontario). It marked Cavaliere's first appearance and first goal of the season. Senior Reichen Kirchmair (Oakville, Ontario) and sophomore Jessie Pellerin (Bowmanville, Ontario) assisted on the goal.
-At 8:48 of the third period, Kirchmair scored the game-winning goal. Junior Audrey Knapp (Stevens Point, Wis.) and sophomore Hannah Clarke (Richmond Hill, Ontario) recorded the assists. The goal marked Kirchmair's 11th career game-winner
-Senior Kayla Kutes (Kirkland, Wash.) was assessed a five-minute major for checking from behind at 9:17 of the third period. The Friars successfully killed off the penalty.
-Graduate student goaltender Hope Walinski (Lincoln, R.I.) registered 33 saves in the win.
-Providence improves to 4-7-1 all-time against Clarkson, securing its first win in the series since October 2010.
-The Friars secured their first ranked win of the season. The last ranked win came on Feb. 15, 2025 against No. 14/14 UConn (W, 4-2). Providence earned seven ranked wins last season.
STAT COMPARISON
Providence – 2
Shots: 28
Face-offs: 28/59
Power plays: 1/4
Penalty Kill: 4/5
Clarkson – 1
Shots: 34
Face-offs: 31/59
Power plays: 1/5
Penalty Kill: 3/4
PC GAME HIGHS
Shots on Goal: Knapp, Paolucci (4)
Blocks: Paolucci (6)
Goals: Cavaliere, Kirchmair (1)
Assists: Clarke, Kirchmair, Knapp, Pellerin (1)
Points: Kirchmair (2)
UP NEXT
The Friars finish the weekend series with No. 9/9 Clarkson University tomorrow afternoon in Providence, R.I. at Schneider Arena at 1:00 p.m.
For more updates on the Providence women's hockey program, follow the team on Twitter and Instagram @PCWHockey.
– GO FRIARS –
SCORE
Providence – 2 | Clarkson – 1
RECORDS
Providence – 1-4-0 (0-2-0 HEAW) | Clarkson – 2-3-0 (0-0-0 ECAC)
VENUE
Schneider Arena | Providence, R.I.
GAME FLOW & NOTES
-Clarkson opened the scoring on the power play at 7:33 of the first period from Raedyn Spademan. Madison Chantler and Sara Manness were credited the assists.
-At 16:53 of the first period, the Golden Knights appeared to make it 2-0 on a goal from Greta Brezenski, but Providence challenged for goaltender interference. After review, the goal was overturned, keeping the score 1-0.
-Providence tied the game on the power play at 9:59 of the second period on a goal from senior Cristina Cavaliere (Mississauga, Ontario). It marked Cavaliere's first appearance and first goal of the season. Senior Reichen Kirchmair (Oakville, Ontario) and sophomore Jessie Pellerin (Bowmanville, Ontario) assisted on the goal.
-At 8:48 of the third period, Kirchmair scored the game-winning goal. Junior Audrey Knapp (Stevens Point, Wis.) and sophomore Hannah Clarke (Richmond Hill, Ontario) recorded the assists. The goal marked Kirchmair's 11th career game-winner
-Senior Kayla Kutes (Kirkland, Wash.) was assessed a five-minute major for checking from behind at 9:17 of the third period. The Friars successfully killed off the penalty.
-Graduate student goaltender Hope Walinski (Lincoln, R.I.) registered 33 saves in the win.
-Providence improves to 4-7-1 all-time against Clarkson, securing its first win in the series since October 2010.
-The Friars secured their first ranked win of the season. The last ranked win came on Feb. 15, 2025 against No. 14/14 UConn (W, 4-2). Providence earned seven ranked wins last season.
STAT COMPARISON
Providence – 2
Shots: 28
Face-offs: 28/59
Power plays: 1/4
Penalty Kill: 4/5
Clarkson – 1
Shots: 34
Face-offs: 31/59
Power plays: 1/5
Penalty Kill: 3/4
PC GAME HIGHS
Shots on Goal: Knapp, Paolucci (4)
Blocks: Paolucci (6)
Goals: Cavaliere, Kirchmair (1)
Assists: Clarke, Kirchmair, Knapp, Pellerin (1)
Points: Kirchmair (2)
UP NEXT
The Friars finish the weekend series with No. 9/9 Clarkson University tomorrow afternoon in Providence, R.I. at Schneider Arena at 1:00 p.m.
For more updates on the Providence women's hockey program, follow the team on Twitter and Instagram @PCWHockey.
– GO FRIARS –
Team Stats
CLK
PRO
Shots
34
28
PPG
1
1
SHG
0
0
Penalties
4
5
Penalty Mins
8
13
Faceoffs Won
31
28
Game Leaders
+/-
1
Goals
1
Sh
2
A
1
+/-
0
Goals
1
Sh
3
A
0
+/-
1
Goals
0
Sh
4
A
1
+/-
1
Goals
0
Sh
2
A
1
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