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The Providence College women’s hockey team will face Clarkson University at Schneider Arena this weekend. The Friars are looking for their first win of the season after a 0-4 start, while Clarkson comes in with a 2-2 record. This series is crucial for Providence as they seek to gain momentum against a competitive opponent. Additionally, the men’s hockey team recently suffered a defeat against Michigan, dropping their ranking. Fans are eager to see if the women’s team can secure their first victory during this vital weekend matchup.
Providence, R.I. – The Providence College women’s hockey team will host Clarkson University for a weekend series at Schneider Arena. The opening game of the series is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, followed by a second game set for 1 p.m. on Saturday. Currently, the Friars women’s team is seeking their first victory of the season, holding a record of 0-4-0 overall and 0-2-0 in Hockey East play.
In contrast, Clarkson University’s women’s hockey team enters the weekend with a record of 2-2-0. Recently, Clarkson’s goaltender, Holly Gruber, achieved her first shutout of the season in a game against the University of Connecticut. This weekend series presents a crucial opportunity for Providence as they look to turn their season around against a competitive opponent.
Meanwhile, the men’s hockey team from Providence College faced a challenging game against the No. 9/7 Michigan Wolverines, who defeated the Friars by a score of 5-1 on Friday night. This defeat dropped Providence’s season record to 0-2-0. Forward John Mustard scored the only goal for the Friars during this matchup.
The men’s game also took place at Schneider Arena in Providence, providing a home-ice experience for the Friars. Despite holding a 9-7 edge in shots at the end of the first period, Providence struggled in the second period where they were outshot by Michigan with a score of 17-3, leading to a significant deficit. By the end of 40 minutes, the Friars found themselves down by 5-1.
Final statistics indicate that Providence managed only 20 shots throughout the game, significantly less than the 35 shots taken by Michigan. In the face-off department, Michigan won 31 out of 56 while Providence claimed victory in 25 out of 56.
Due to these outcomes, Providence’s men’s team saw a drop in ranking from #7 to #14 in the national standings following their recent series against Michigan. The next challenge for the men’s team will be a game against RPI, scheduled for next Saturday, October 18, at 4 p.m. in Troy, New York.
The women’s series against Clarkson University presents a vital moment for the Friars to regain momentum, as they contend against a team that has shown potential this season. Fans and supporters will be eager to see if Providence can secure their first win, while also recovering from the setbacks experienced by the men’s team. The weekend promises competitive hockey, and both teams aim to make significant strides in their respective seasons.
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Additional Resources
- Friars.com: Men’s Hockey Defeated by Michigan
- Wikipedia: Providence College
- GoLocalProv: Providence College Hockey Drops to #14
- Google Search: Providence College Hockey schedule
- MGoBlue: Michigan Hockey Sweeps Providence
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Hockey
- NCAA.com: Men’s Ice Hockey Rankings
- Google News: Providence College Hockey
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