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No. 16 Men's Hockey Game Notes vs. Boston University
1/7/2021 11:08:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
GAME COVERAGE
Matchup: No. 16 Providence College (3-3-2, 3-3-2 HEAM) vs. Boston University (0-0-0, 0-0-0 HEAM)
Faceoff: 6 PM (Fri.) – Walter Brown Arena – Boston, Mass.
TV: NESN+
Stream: CollegeSportsLive.com (Outside New England) | NESN.com (Inside New England)
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: GoTerriers.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Faceoff: 7 PM (Sat.) – Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
TV: NESN+ | Play-by-play: Mike Logan; Color: Sonny Watrous
Stream: CollegeSportsLive.com (Outside New England) | NESN.com (Inside New England)
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Mike Mancuso
Live Stats: Friars.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Last Time Out
-Parker Ford and Matt Koopman scored in a 1:15 span in the first period and Tyce Thompson added a third period insurance goal as the No. 15 Providence College men's hockey team defeated Vermont, 3-1, on Saturday night (Jan. 2) at Schneider Arena.
-Vermont's Vlad Dzhioshvili scored early against the Friars 2:30 into the opening stanza. Assisted by Owen Grant and Jacques Bouquot. This was the first time Vermont has scored had held a lead all season.
-Parker Ford broke a Friars scoring drought with the equalizer at 15:32 of the first period, firing a quick wrist shot under the glove of Harmon.
-Matt Koopman followed up 1:15 later on a rebound with what proved to be the game- winning goal, giving the Friars a 2-1 lead. Craig Needham and Ben Mirageas earned the assists.
-Both teams were scoreless in the middle frame and went into the second intermission at 2-1 in favor of the Friars.
-Tyce Thompson joined in on the scoring 6:32 into the final period and gave Providence a two-goal cushion at 3-1. Nick Poisson slid a backhand feed to Thompson cutting through the left circle and his quick release went between the pads of Harmon. Jason O'Neill also assisted on the play.
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-The Friars outshot the Catamounts in all three periods, including 20-5 in the final period to stymie a Vermont comeback bid.
-Jaxson Stauber recorded 20 saves for the night and improved his impressive season totals to a 1.30 GAA and a .946 save percentage.
- Matt Tugnutt posted a game-high seven shots on goal.
- Shot attempts were 78-36 in favor of the Friars.
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World Juniors Success
- The 2021 World Junior Championship concluded on Tuesday night as the United States, led by Head Coach Nate Leaman, downed previously undefeated Canada, 2-0. Friars Director of Hockey Operations Theresa Feaster became the first female member of a WJC coaching staff and first to win a gold medal. Student-athletes Brett Berard and Patrick Moynihan had successful performances in the tournament as Berard posted one goal, four assists and a +8 rating while Moynihan chipped in with two assists and a +1 rating. They became the fourth and fifth members of the program to win a gold medal at the tournament.
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Three Current and Future Friars Drafted
Forwards Brett Berard and Chase Yoder were both selected on day two of the 2020 NHL Draft in October. Berard was selected by the New York Rangers in the fifth round (134th overall), while Yoder was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the sixth round (170th overall). Future Friar Riley Duran was taken by the Boston Bruins in the sixth round (182nd overall).
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Meet the New Guys
Providence welcomed in a seven-member incoming class for this season - four freshmen and three transfer student-athletes. The freshmen are: Brett Berard, Nick Poisson, Uula Ruikka and Chase Yoder. Sophomore Jaxson Stauber is a transfer from Minnesota State, while Matt Tugnutt and Anton Martinsson are graduate transfers from Sacred Heart and Alaska Fairbanks, respectively.
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A Shorthanded Weapon
Graduate transfer Matt Tugnutt is the nation's active career leader in shorthanded goals with five.
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Spreading Out the Points
Twenty-one different Friars had at least one point last season. Through six games in 2020-21, 13 players have recorded at least one point.
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Stauber Backstops The Friars
Since becoming eligible on Dec. 13, Jaxson Stauber has posted a 1.30 GAA and a .946 save percentage in six games, stopping 141-of-149 shots.
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Dominating PK
Providence ranks first nationally on the penalty kill with a 96.2% success rate to begin the season (25-for-26).
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Returning Production
Providence ranks sixth in the nation with 84 goals returning this season. The 82% of returning goals ranks fourth nationally. The Friars also return 76% of their points from last season, which also ranks sixth.
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Youth Movement
The Friars have the 10th youngest roster in the NCAA this season (average age of 21 years, 181 days). Freshman Brett Berard is the fifth youngest player on an NCAA roster this year.
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Seeking Seven
Providence holds the nation's second longest-active NCAA appearance streak, having made a sixth- straight tournament appearance in 2018-19. Denver leads the pack with 12-straight appearances.
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Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 167-17-18 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
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After 40
The Friars are 153-6-17 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
Scouting the Terriers
The Terriers will open their season this weekend against the Friars, becoming the final Hockey East team to return to play. Key returners include: David Farrence (14-29-43), Robert Mastrosimone (7-10-17), Domenick Fensore (3-13-16), Matthew Quercia (6-7-13), Jake Wise (2-11-13), Case McCarthy (2-10-12) and Ethan Phillips (2-8-10). Incoming freshmen Drew Commesso, Luke Tuch and Dylan Peterson were selected in October's NHL Draft. Commesso and sophomore Ashton Abel expect to battle for time in between the pipes.
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Series History vs. Boston University (PC trails 58-110-19, .361)
Providence is unbeaten in the last three matchups (1-0-2), including a wild 6-5 victory over the Terriers back on Nov. 9, 2019. Friday marks the first game between the two teams at Walter Brown Arena since Oct. 22, 2004.
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For more updates on the Providence College men's hockey program, follow the team on Twitter @FriarsHockey.
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Matchup: No. 16 Providence College (3-3-2, 3-3-2 HEAM) vs. Boston University (0-0-0, 0-0-0 HEAM)
Faceoff: 6 PM (Fri.) – Walter Brown Arena – Boston, Mass.
TV: NESN+
Stream: CollegeSportsLive.com (Outside New England) | NESN.com (Inside New England)
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: GoTerriers.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Faceoff: 7 PM (Sat.) – Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
TV: NESN+ | Play-by-play: Mike Logan; Color: Sonny Watrous
Stream: CollegeSportsLive.com (Outside New England) | NESN.com (Inside New England)
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Mike Mancuso
Live Stats: Friars.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Last Time Out
-Parker Ford and Matt Koopman scored in a 1:15 span in the first period and Tyce Thompson added a third period insurance goal as the No. 15 Providence College men's hockey team defeated Vermont, 3-1, on Saturday night (Jan. 2) at Schneider Arena.
-Vermont's Vlad Dzhioshvili scored early against the Friars 2:30 into the opening stanza. Assisted by Owen Grant and Jacques Bouquot. This was the first time Vermont has scored had held a lead all season.
-Parker Ford broke a Friars scoring drought with the equalizer at 15:32 of the first period, firing a quick wrist shot under the glove of Harmon.
-Matt Koopman followed up 1:15 later on a rebound with what proved to be the game- winning goal, giving the Friars a 2-1 lead. Craig Needham and Ben Mirageas earned the assists.
-Both teams were scoreless in the middle frame and went into the second intermission at 2-1 in favor of the Friars.
-Tyce Thompson joined in on the scoring 6:32 into the final period and gave Providence a two-goal cushion at 3-1. Nick Poisson slid a backhand feed to Thompson cutting through the left circle and his quick release went between the pads of Harmon. Jason O'Neill also assisted on the play.
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-The Friars outshot the Catamounts in all three periods, including 20-5 in the final period to stymie a Vermont comeback bid.
-Jaxson Stauber recorded 20 saves for the night and improved his impressive season totals to a 1.30 GAA and a .946 save percentage.
- Matt Tugnutt posted a game-high seven shots on goal.
- Shot attempts were 78-36 in favor of the Friars.
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World Juniors Success
- The 2021 World Junior Championship concluded on Tuesday night as the United States, led by Head Coach Nate Leaman, downed previously undefeated Canada, 2-0. Friars Director of Hockey Operations Theresa Feaster became the first female member of a WJC coaching staff and first to win a gold medal. Student-athletes Brett Berard and Patrick Moynihan had successful performances in the tournament as Berard posted one goal, four assists and a +8 rating while Moynihan chipped in with two assists and a +1 rating. They became the fourth and fifth members of the program to win a gold medal at the tournament.
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Three Current and Future Friars Drafted
Forwards Brett Berard and Chase Yoder were both selected on day two of the 2020 NHL Draft in October. Berard was selected by the New York Rangers in the fifth round (134th overall), while Yoder was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the sixth round (170th overall). Future Friar Riley Duran was taken by the Boston Bruins in the sixth round (182nd overall).
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Meet the New Guys
Providence welcomed in a seven-member incoming class for this season - four freshmen and three transfer student-athletes. The freshmen are: Brett Berard, Nick Poisson, Uula Ruikka and Chase Yoder. Sophomore Jaxson Stauber is a transfer from Minnesota State, while Matt Tugnutt and Anton Martinsson are graduate transfers from Sacred Heart and Alaska Fairbanks, respectively.
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A Shorthanded Weapon
Graduate transfer Matt Tugnutt is the nation's active career leader in shorthanded goals with five.
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Spreading Out the Points
Twenty-one different Friars had at least one point last season. Through six games in 2020-21, 13 players have recorded at least one point.
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Stauber Backstops The Friars
Since becoming eligible on Dec. 13, Jaxson Stauber has posted a 1.30 GAA and a .946 save percentage in six games, stopping 141-of-149 shots.
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Dominating PK
Providence ranks first nationally on the penalty kill with a 96.2% success rate to begin the season (25-for-26).
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Returning Production
Providence ranks sixth in the nation with 84 goals returning this season. The 82% of returning goals ranks fourth nationally. The Friars also return 76% of their points from last season, which also ranks sixth.
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Youth Movement
The Friars have the 10th youngest roster in the NCAA this season (average age of 21 years, 181 days). Freshman Brett Berard is the fifth youngest player on an NCAA roster this year.
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Seeking Seven
Providence holds the nation's second longest-active NCAA appearance streak, having made a sixth- straight tournament appearance in 2018-19. Denver leads the pack with 12-straight appearances.
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Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 167-17-18 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
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After 40
The Friars are 153-6-17 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
Scouting the Terriers
The Terriers will open their season this weekend against the Friars, becoming the final Hockey East team to return to play. Key returners include: David Farrence (14-29-43), Robert Mastrosimone (7-10-17), Domenick Fensore (3-13-16), Matthew Quercia (6-7-13), Jake Wise (2-11-13), Case McCarthy (2-10-12) and Ethan Phillips (2-8-10). Incoming freshmen Drew Commesso, Luke Tuch and Dylan Peterson were selected in October's NHL Draft. Commesso and sophomore Ashton Abel expect to battle for time in between the pipes.
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Series History vs. Boston University (PC trails 58-110-19, .361)
Providence is unbeaten in the last three matchups (1-0-2), including a wild 6-5 victory over the Terriers back on Nov. 9, 2019. Friday marks the first game between the two teams at Walter Brown Arena since Oct. 22, 2004.
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For more updates on the Providence College men's hockey program, follow the team on Twitter @FriarsHockey.
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