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The Providence College women’s hockey team began their season with a 5-2 loss to Quinnipiac University at Schneider Arena. The Friars scored the first goal, but Quinnipiac quickly equalized and dominated the second period with four unanswered goals. Despite a strong performance from Reichen Kirchmair, who recorded a goal and an assist, Providence struggled to keep pace. The team will face Quinnipiac again soon, seeking to improve their record.
Providence, Rhode Island – The Providence College women’s hockey team opened their season with a loss to Quinnipiac University, falling 5-2 during a game held at Schneider Arena on Friday. With this defeat, the Friars have begun the season with a record of 0-1-0, while Quinnipiac improved to 3-0-0.
The game commenced with a strong start for the Friars, who scored the opening goal at 8:19 in the first period. Sophomore Jessie Pellerin found the back of the net, with assists credited to Reichen Kirchmair and Sarah Davies. However, the lead was short-lived, as Quinnipiac responded just two minutes later. Alex Law tied the game with support from teammates Kahlen Lamarche and Ella Sennick.
Quinnipiac took control of the match in the second period, scoring four unanswered goals, enabling them to solidify their victory. Despite the Friars’ efforts, headlined by Kirchmair’s performance—who recorded both a goal and an assist—Providence struggled to keep pace. Kirchmair’s contributions marked her 20th career multi-point game.
Throughout the match, Quinnipiac consistently outshot Providence, managing a total of 32 shots compared to the Friars’ 22. This disparity in shots was a crucial factor in the outcome of the game, as Quinnipiac maintained pressure on the Providence defense.
The Friars will have an opportunity to rebound as they face Quinnipiac again on Saturday at 3 p.m. This matchup is part of a home-and-home series between the two teams. The upcoming game will take place at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, Connecticut.
Earlier this season, the Friars were picked to finish fifth in the Hockey East preseason poll, indicating a competitive outlook for the season. As the team seeks to find their rhythm, the matchup against Quinnipiac will be vital for gaining momentum early in the year.
As the season progresses, the Friars hope to improve upon their initial performance and leverage their skills to achieve better results. The coaching staff and players remain focused on refining their game to overcome challenges in the upcoming fixtures.
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