Completed Event: Men's Ice Hockey at Colorado College on November 28, 2025 , Loss , 2, to, 3
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Providence College Athletics
Friday, January 9
Providence, RI
7:00 P.M.
Providence College
vs
Maine
Photo by: Brian Foley for Foley-Photograph
No. 18/17 Men's Hockey Game Notes Vs. No. 12/14 Maine
1/8/2026 2:25:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
The Friars and Black Bears begin their three-game season series this weekend at Schneider Arena.
GAME COVERAGE
Matchup: No. 18/17 Providence (9-7-2, 4-3-1 HEA) vs. No. 12/14 Maine (12-7-2, 6-5-0 HEA)
Faceoff: 7:00 PM (Fri.) – Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
TV: NESN
U.S. Stream: ESPN+ | Play-by-play: Bridgette Proulx, Color: Kaleigh Fratkin
International Stream: Stretch Internet
Radio: 790 The Score | Varsity Network | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: Friars.com
X: @Friarshockey
Faceoff: 6:00 PM (Sat.) – Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
U.S. Stream: ESPN+ | Play-by-play: Mike Logan, Color: Mike Mancuso
International Stream: Stretch Internet
Radio: 790 The Score | Varsity Network | Play-by-play: Adam LaFleur
Live Stats: Friars.com
X: @Friarshockey
Last Game
- The No. 16/15 Providence College men's hockey team was defeated by Alaska Fairbanks, 5-1, on Saturday (Jan. 3) at Schneider Arena.
- Logan Sawyer gave the Friars another quick start as he fired home a power-play goal just 1:52 into the game. John Mustard and Roger McQueen earned the assists after a clean faceoff win.
- The Nanooks evened the game at 1-1 at 15:06 of the first period on a power-play goal from Nathan Rickey.
- Chase Dafoe gave the Nanooks a 2-1 lead at 4:50 of the second period.
- Goaltender Phil Svedeback left the game in the second period, replaced by Jack Parsons.
- Rylan Roersma extended the Alaska lead to 3-1 on the power play.
- Jhett Larson added a third period goal to give the visitors a 4-1 lead.
- Peyton Platter capped the scoring with an empty-net goal and a 5-1 Alaska victory.
Scouting the Black Bears:
- Maine enters the two-game series at Providence this weekend coming up a win and a tie on the road at then No. 6 Denver last weekend.
- The Black Bears are led by freshman Justin Poirier, who ranks second in the NCAA in both goals (17) and points (27). Brandon Holt (4-15-19), Josh Nadeau (10-6-16) and Miguel Marques (6-10-16) round out the top scorers for Maine.
- In goal, Albin Boija has posted a 8-5-2 record with a 2.45 GAA and .905 save percentage in 15 games this season. Freshman Mathis Rousseau has appeared in seven games with a 2.53 GAA and .897 save percentage.
- In his fifth season in Orono, Head Coach Ben Barr has posted a 81-65-19 record.
Series History vs. Maine (61-71-8, .464)
- Providence and Maine will meet for the first of three meetings this weekend at Schneider Arena. The teams will conclude their season series with a single game in Orono on Jan. 31.
- Maine held the advantage last season, earning a tie and win at Schneider Arena last February.
- Overall, Maine is 5-4-1 in the last 10 meetings against the Friars.
Welcome, CHL'ers
Providence welcomes seven newcomers to the program with CHL experience due to the new NCAA rule change in the offseason: Donovan McCoy (Sudbury - OHL), Jonathan Fauchon (Rimouski - QMJHL), Beau Jelsma (Barrie - OHL), Kale McCallum (Val-d'Ors - QMJHL/U. of New Brunswick), Quinn Mantei (Brandon - WHL), Julius Sumpf (Moncton - QMJHL) and Roger McQueen (Brandon - WHL).
Nine Former Friars Make NHL Opening Night Rosters
Nine Providence College alums appeared on NHL rosters submitted for opening night - Jacob Bryson (BUF), Mark Jankowski (CAR), Jake Walman (EDM), Noel Acciari (PIT), Vincent Desharnais (SJ), Max Crozier (TB), Brandon Tanev (UTAH), Brandon Duhaime (WSH) and Parker Ford (WPG).
Svedeback Earns Weekly and Monthly Hockey East Accolades
Senior goaltender Philip Svedeback was named Hockey East Goaltender of the Week after stopping 67-of-71 shots in the series at Colorado College. He also was named Hockey East Goaltender of the Month for November after posting a 1.86 GAA and a save percentage of .934. He logged a league-high 484:32 last month with totaling 214 saves over eight games played. In seven Hockey East games this season, he has posted a 4-2-1 record with a 1.84 GAA and .930 save percentage.
Friars By The Numbers
The Friars are the ninth tallest roster in the NCAA (6'1"), seventh youngest (21.1 years). Providence is just one of only three programs to have one senior on their roster. The Friars boasted the sixth-most NHL players that appeared in games during the 2024-25 season with 14 total.
The Saskatchewan Connection
Three members of this year's roster hail from Saskatchewan - Hudson Malinoski, Roger McQueen and Quinn Mantei. Malinoski and McQueen are childhood friends and played together with the Saskatoon Blazers AAA squad in 2021-22. Mantei and McQueen were teammates with the Brandon Wheat Kings from 2022-25.
Drafted Friars
Providence boasts seven drafted players on the 2025-26 roster: Tomas Machu (NYI - 2021), Hudson Malinoski (TOR - 2023), John Mustard (CHI - 2024), Julius Sumpf (CHI - 2025), Roger McQueen (ANA - 2025), Logan Sawyer (MTL - 2024) and Philip Svedeback (BOS - 2021). McQueen became the highest draft pick in program history after being selected 10th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in 2025. Friar commit Everett Baldwin was also selected in the 2025 NHL Draft, going to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the fifth round.
Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 243-24-28 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
After 40
The Friars are 216-13-23 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
For more updates on the Providence College men's hockey program, follow the team on X & Instagram @FriarsHockey.
Matchup: No. 18/17 Providence (9-7-2, 4-3-1 HEA) vs. No. 12/14 Maine (12-7-2, 6-5-0 HEA)
Faceoff: 7:00 PM (Fri.) – Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
TV: NESN
U.S. Stream: ESPN+ | Play-by-play: Bridgette Proulx, Color: Kaleigh Fratkin
International Stream: Stretch Internet
Radio: 790 The Score | Varsity Network | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: Friars.com
X: @Friarshockey
Faceoff: 6:00 PM (Sat.) – Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
U.S. Stream: ESPN+ | Play-by-play: Mike Logan, Color: Mike Mancuso
International Stream: Stretch Internet
Radio: 790 The Score | Varsity Network | Play-by-play: Adam LaFleur
Live Stats: Friars.com
X: @Friarshockey
Last Game
- The No. 16/15 Providence College men's hockey team was defeated by Alaska Fairbanks, 5-1, on Saturday (Jan. 3) at Schneider Arena.
- Logan Sawyer gave the Friars another quick start as he fired home a power-play goal just 1:52 into the game. John Mustard and Roger McQueen earned the assists after a clean faceoff win.
- The Nanooks evened the game at 1-1 at 15:06 of the first period on a power-play goal from Nathan Rickey.
- Chase Dafoe gave the Nanooks a 2-1 lead at 4:50 of the second period.
- Goaltender Phil Svedeback left the game in the second period, replaced by Jack Parsons.
- Rylan Roersma extended the Alaska lead to 3-1 on the power play.
- Jhett Larson added a third period goal to give the visitors a 4-1 lead.
- Peyton Platter capped the scoring with an empty-net goal and a 5-1 Alaska victory.
Scouting the Black Bears:
- Maine enters the two-game series at Providence this weekend coming up a win and a tie on the road at then No. 6 Denver last weekend.
- The Black Bears are led by freshman Justin Poirier, who ranks second in the NCAA in both goals (17) and points (27). Brandon Holt (4-15-19), Josh Nadeau (10-6-16) and Miguel Marques (6-10-16) round out the top scorers for Maine.
- In goal, Albin Boija has posted a 8-5-2 record with a 2.45 GAA and .905 save percentage in 15 games this season. Freshman Mathis Rousseau has appeared in seven games with a 2.53 GAA and .897 save percentage.
- In his fifth season in Orono, Head Coach Ben Barr has posted a 81-65-19 record.
Series History vs. Maine (61-71-8, .464)
- Providence and Maine will meet for the first of three meetings this weekend at Schneider Arena. The teams will conclude their season series with a single game in Orono on Jan. 31.
- Maine held the advantage last season, earning a tie and win at Schneider Arena last February.
- Overall, Maine is 5-4-1 in the last 10 meetings against the Friars.
Welcome, CHL'ers
Providence welcomes seven newcomers to the program with CHL experience due to the new NCAA rule change in the offseason: Donovan McCoy (Sudbury - OHL), Jonathan Fauchon (Rimouski - QMJHL), Beau Jelsma (Barrie - OHL), Kale McCallum (Val-d'Ors - QMJHL/U. of New Brunswick), Quinn Mantei (Brandon - WHL), Julius Sumpf (Moncton - QMJHL) and Roger McQueen (Brandon - WHL).
Nine Former Friars Make NHL Opening Night Rosters
Nine Providence College alums appeared on NHL rosters submitted for opening night - Jacob Bryson (BUF), Mark Jankowski (CAR), Jake Walman (EDM), Noel Acciari (PIT), Vincent Desharnais (SJ), Max Crozier (TB), Brandon Tanev (UTAH), Brandon Duhaime (WSH) and Parker Ford (WPG).
Svedeback Earns Weekly and Monthly Hockey East Accolades
Senior goaltender Philip Svedeback was named Hockey East Goaltender of the Week after stopping 67-of-71 shots in the series at Colorado College. He also was named Hockey East Goaltender of the Month for November after posting a 1.86 GAA and a save percentage of .934. He logged a league-high 484:32 last month with totaling 214 saves over eight games played. In seven Hockey East games this season, he has posted a 4-2-1 record with a 1.84 GAA and .930 save percentage.
Friars By The Numbers
The Friars are the ninth tallest roster in the NCAA (6'1"), seventh youngest (21.1 years). Providence is just one of only three programs to have one senior on their roster. The Friars boasted the sixth-most NHL players that appeared in games during the 2024-25 season with 14 total.
The Saskatchewan Connection
Three members of this year's roster hail from Saskatchewan - Hudson Malinoski, Roger McQueen and Quinn Mantei. Malinoski and McQueen are childhood friends and played together with the Saskatoon Blazers AAA squad in 2021-22. Mantei and McQueen were teammates with the Brandon Wheat Kings from 2022-25.
Drafted Friars
Providence boasts seven drafted players on the 2025-26 roster: Tomas Machu (NYI - 2021), Hudson Malinoski (TOR - 2023), John Mustard (CHI - 2024), Julius Sumpf (CHI - 2025), Roger McQueen (ANA - 2025), Logan Sawyer (MTL - 2024) and Philip Svedeback (BOS - 2021). McQueen became the highest draft pick in program history after being selected 10th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in 2025. Friar commit Everett Baldwin was also selected in the 2025 NHL Draft, going to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the fifth round.
Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 243-24-28 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
After 40
The Friars are 216-13-23 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
For more updates on the Providence College men's hockey program, follow the team on X & Instagram @FriarsHockey.
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