Completed Event: Women's Ice Hockey at #14/RV Holy Cross on January 23, 2026 , Loss , 1, to, 2
Women's Ice Hockey
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Providence College Athletics
Saturday, February 14
Providence, R.I.
1:00 PM
Providence College
11-19-2, 8-12-2
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Holy Cross
18-11-3, 10-10-3
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Holy Cross
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Providence
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Women’s Hockey Defeats No. 14/15 Holy Cross, 3-2
2/14/2026 3:43:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
Jessie Pellerin scored twice for the Friars.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College women's hockey team defeated No. 14/15 Holy Cross, 3-2, on Saturday, Feb. 14, at Schneider Arena. The Friars improved to 11-19-2 overall and 8-12-2 in Hockey East play, while the Crusaders fell to 18-11-3 overall and 10-10-3 in conference action. Sophomore Jessie Pellerin (Bowmanville, Ontario) scored twice in the victory.
SCORE
Providence – 3 |Holy Cross – 2
RECORDS
Providence – 11-19-2 (8-12-2 HEAW) | Holy Cross – 18-11-3 (10-10-3 HEAW)
VENUE
Schneider Arena | Providence, R.I.
GAME FLOW
1st Period
-The Friars opened the scoring at 13:39 of the first period on a goal by sophomore Jessie Pellerin (Bowmanville, Ontario), assisted by senior Cristina Cavaliere (Mississauga, Ontario) and junior Audrey Knapp (Stevens Point, Wis.). The goal marked the first time in Pellerin's career she has reached double-digit goals in a season.
-Cavaliere extended her point streak to six games with the assist and now leads the Friars with 19 assists this season.
-Providence has scored five power-play goals in the last five games.
-The Friars successfully killed off two Holy Cross power plays in the period.
-Shots on goal were even at seven apiece after 20 minutes.
2nd Period
-Providence extended its lead to 2-0 just 10 seconds into the period on a goal by senior Reichen Kirchmair (Oakville, Ontario). Knapp and sophomore Hannah Clarke (Richmond Hill, Ontario) recorded the assists. With the goal, Kirchmair reached 99 career points (54 goals, 45 assists). Knapp's second assist of the game marked her sixth multi-point game of the season and the 17th of her career.
-With 1:46 remaining in the period, the Crusaders cut the deficit to 2-1 on a power-play goal by Anna Billa. Charlotte Sonntag and Lane Lewis were credited with the assists.
-Providence held a 16-15 edge in shots on goal after two periods.
3rd Period
-Pellerin extended the Friars' lead to 3-1 at 13:32 of the third period, with assists from Clarke and sophomore Josie Lang (Stillwater, Minn.). The two-goal performance marked the second multi-goal game of Pellerin's career. It also marked Clarke's second career two-assist game.
-With the net empty and on a power play, Holy Cross cut the lead to 3-2 with 14 seconds remaining on Billa's second goal of the game. Brooklyn Deck and Lewis recorded the assists.
NOTES
-Graduate student goaltender Hope Walinski (Lincoln, R.I.) made 23 saves in the victory.
-The Friars finished the season series 1-2-0 against Holy Cross and improved to 22-2-1 all-time against the Crusaders.
-Providence moved to 6-0-1 when leading after two periods.
-The Friars are now 7-4-1 when scoring a power-play goal.
-Providence improved to 4-12-0 against ranked opponents this season.
STAT COMPARISON
Providence – 3
Shots: 30
Face-offs: 31/56
Power plays: 1/3
Penalty Kill: 5/7
Holy Cross – 2
Shots: 25
Face-offs: 25/56
Power plays: 2/7
Penalty Kill: 2/3
PC GAME HIGHS
Shots on Goal: Pellerin (5)
Blocks: Cavaliere (3)
Goals: Pellerin (2)
Assists: Clarke, Knapp (2)
Points: Clarke, Knapp, Pellerin (2)
UP NEXT
The Friars will conclude the regular season next weekend, beginning with a road game against Boston University on Friday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. at Walter Brown Arena in Boston, Mass. Providence will then host the No. 5/5 Northeastern Huskies for Senior Day on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Schneider Arena in Providence, R.I. Puck drop is scheduled for 4 p.m.
For more updates on the Providence women's hockey program, follow the team on Twitter and Instagram @PCWHockey.
– GO FRIARS –
SCORE
Providence – 3 |Holy Cross – 2
RECORDS
Providence – 11-19-2 (8-12-2 HEAW) | Holy Cross – 18-11-3 (10-10-3 HEAW)
VENUE
Schneider Arena | Providence, R.I.
GAME FLOW
1st Period
-The Friars opened the scoring at 13:39 of the first period on a goal by sophomore Jessie Pellerin (Bowmanville, Ontario), assisted by senior Cristina Cavaliere (Mississauga, Ontario) and junior Audrey Knapp (Stevens Point, Wis.). The goal marked the first time in Pellerin's career she has reached double-digit goals in a season.
-Cavaliere extended her point streak to six games with the assist and now leads the Friars with 19 assists this season.
-Providence has scored five power-play goals in the last five games.
-The Friars successfully killed off two Holy Cross power plays in the period.
-Shots on goal were even at seven apiece after 20 minutes.
2nd Period
-Providence extended its lead to 2-0 just 10 seconds into the period on a goal by senior Reichen Kirchmair (Oakville, Ontario). Knapp and sophomore Hannah Clarke (Richmond Hill, Ontario) recorded the assists. With the goal, Kirchmair reached 99 career points (54 goals, 45 assists). Knapp's second assist of the game marked her sixth multi-point game of the season and the 17th of her career.
-With 1:46 remaining in the period, the Crusaders cut the deficit to 2-1 on a power-play goal by Anna Billa. Charlotte Sonntag and Lane Lewis were credited with the assists.
-Providence held a 16-15 edge in shots on goal after two periods.
3rd Period
-Pellerin extended the Friars' lead to 3-1 at 13:32 of the third period, with assists from Clarke and sophomore Josie Lang (Stillwater, Minn.). The two-goal performance marked the second multi-goal game of Pellerin's career. It also marked Clarke's second career two-assist game.
-With the net empty and on a power play, Holy Cross cut the lead to 3-2 with 14 seconds remaining on Billa's second goal of the game. Brooklyn Deck and Lewis recorded the assists.
NOTES
-Graduate student goaltender Hope Walinski (Lincoln, R.I.) made 23 saves in the victory.
-The Friars finished the season series 1-2-0 against Holy Cross and improved to 22-2-1 all-time against the Crusaders.
-Providence moved to 6-0-1 when leading after two periods.
-The Friars are now 7-4-1 when scoring a power-play goal.
-Providence improved to 4-12-0 against ranked opponents this season.
STAT COMPARISON
Providence – 3
Shots: 30
Face-offs: 31/56
Power plays: 1/3
Penalty Kill: 5/7
Holy Cross – 2
Shots: 25
Face-offs: 25/56
Power plays: 2/7
Penalty Kill: 2/3
PC GAME HIGHS
Shots on Goal: Pellerin (5)
Blocks: Cavaliere (3)
Goals: Pellerin (2)
Assists: Clarke, Knapp (2)
Points: Clarke, Knapp, Pellerin (2)
UP NEXT
The Friars will conclude the regular season next weekend, beginning with a road game against Boston University on Friday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. at Walter Brown Arena in Boston, Mass. Providence will then host the No. 5/5 Northeastern Huskies for Senior Day on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Schneider Arena in Providence, R.I. Puck drop is scheduled for 4 p.m.
For more updates on the Providence women's hockey program, follow the team on Twitter and Instagram @PCWHockey.
– GO FRIARS –
Team Stats
HCO
PRO
Shots
25
30
PPG
2
1
SHG
0
0
Penalties
3
7
Penalty Mins
6
14
Faceoffs Won
25
31
Game Leaders
+/-
1
Goals
2
Sh
5
A
0
+/-
2
Goals
0
Sh
3
A
2
+/-
1
Goals
0
Sh
2
A
2
+/-
1
Goals
1
Sh
4
A
0
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