Upcoming Event: Men's Ice Hockey versus Simon Fraser (Exhibition) on October 3, 2025
Men's Ice Hockey
vs Simon Fraser (Exhibition)
Providence College Athletics
Friday, October 15
Duluth, Minn.
5:00 P.M.
Providence College
vs
Minnesota State
Photo by: Stew Milne
No. 10 Men's Hockey Readies for Top-Five Field at the 2021 Ice Breaker
10/14/2021 5:32:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
GAME COVERAGE
Matchup: No. 10 Providence College (3-0-0, 1-0-0 HEA) vs. No. 1 Minnesota State (3-1-0, 0-0-0 CCHA)
Faceoff: 5:07 PM (Fri.) – AMSOIL Arena – Duluth, Minn.
TV: My9 Sports (Duluth) | Stream: NCHC.tv
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: UMDBulldogs.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Matchup: No. 10 Providence College (3-0-0, 1-0-0 HEA) vs. No. 3 Michigan or No. 5 Minnesota Duluth
Faceoff: 5:07 PM/8:37 PM (Sat.) – AMSOIL Arena – Duluth, Minn.
TV: My9 Sports (Duluth) | Stream: NCHC.tv
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: UMDBulldogs.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Ice Breaker Notes
- The Friars will make their third appearance in the Ice Breaker Tournament this weekend and the second in three seasons. Providence appeared in the 2018 Ice Breaker in Erie, Pa., finishing as a runner-up to Notre Dame. The Friars also were a runner up to host Denver in the 1999 Ice Breaker.
- Providence aims for its first victory against a No. 1-ranked opponent since the Friars swept a two-game series against then No. 1 Merrimack back on Dec. 2-3, 2011, in Nate Leaman's first season at the helm.
- The Friars' scoring offense checks in fifth in the nation through three games, averaging 5.67 goals per game. The power play has gotten off to a strong start, converting on a third of its opportunities (5-of-15).
- Sophomore Brett Berard and junior Parker Ford lead the team with three goals each through three games. Ford has tallied a goal in all three contests for Providence.
- Goaltender Jaxson Stauber will face-off against his former team in Minnesota State on Friday. Stauber appeared in one game for the Mavericks in 2019-20, before transferring to the Friars for the 2020-21 season. The junior is 3-0-0 with a 1.02 GAA and .958 save percentage through three games for Providence this season.
- Providence makes its first trip to Duluth since the 2010-11 season and first appearance in AMSOIL Arena this weekend. All-time, the Friars are 3-9-0 in games played in the City of Duluth.
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Friars Represented On 2022 U.S. National Junior Team
Nate Leaman returns as head coach of the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team, while Friar Director of Hockey Operations, Theresa Feaster also returns to the staff as a video caoch. Two Friars appeared in the 2021 Summer Showcase: Brett Berard and Chase Yoder. The U.S. National Junior Team will take part in the 2022 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship Dec. 26, 2021 – Jan. 5, 2022, in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta. Team USA is seeking its sixth medal in seven years at the event.
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Two Current and Future Friars Selected in 2021 NHL Draft
Freshman defenseman Guillaume Richard was selected in the fourth round (101st) overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets, while 2022 commit, Taige Harding, was taken by the Chicago Blackhawks in the third round (91st overall).
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Leadership Group Announced
Senior Mike Callahan returns for his third stint as captain for the Friars this season. Alternate captains include: Max Crozier, Parker Ford and Kohen Olischefski.
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Meet the New Guys
Providence welcomed in a nine-member incoming class for this season - six freshmen and three transfer student-athletes. The freshmen are: Michael Citara, Graduate transfers include: Austin Cain (Western Michigan), Alex Esposito (Vermont) and Kohen Olischefski (Denver).
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Balanced Scoring
Seven players recorded at least two points in Providence's season-opener against Army on Oct. 2 - Brett Berard (2-0-2), Nick Poisson (0-2-2), Patrick Moynihan (1-1-2), Michael Callahan (1-1-2), Craig Needham (1-1-2) and Parker Ford (1-1-2) all recorded two points while Guillaume Richard led the team with three points (1-2-3). On Thursday against Merrimack, Cody Monds notched his first collegiate goal and added an assist. Through three games, 19 players have already found the scoresheet, while freshmen have accounted for 10 points on four goals and six assists.
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Monds Named Hockey East Rookie of the Week
Freshman Cody Monds was named Hockey East Rookie of the Week after scoring the game-winning goal against Merrimack last Thursday and finishing the week with three points overall.
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Returning Production
Providence ranked sixth in the nation with 84 goals that returned this season. The 82% of returning goals ranked fourth nationally. The Friars also returned 76% of their points from last season, which also ranked sixth.
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Youth Movement
The Friars have the 16th youngest roster in the NCAA this season (average age of 21 years, 11 months). Freshman Guilluame Richard is one of the younger players on an NCAA roster this year at 18 years and 8 months.
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Fourteen Former Friars Participate in NHL Training Camps, Seven Earn Roster Spots
Providence boasts 14 former players that have participated in NHL training camps thus far in September. Noel Acciari (FLA), Kasper Bjorkqvist (PIT), Jacob Bryson (BUF), Vincent Desharnais (EDM), Jack Dugan (VGK), Brandon Duhaime (MIN), Jon Gillies (NYI), Mark Jankowski (NJ), Brian Pinho (WSH), Greg Printz (ANA), Kevin Rooney (NYR), Brandon Tanev (SEA), Tyce Thompson (NJ) and Jake Walman (STL). Acciari, Bryson, Duhaime, Rooney, Tanev, Thompson and Walman all made opening night rosters.
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Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 177-19-20 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
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After 40
The Friars are 161-7-17 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
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Friars Rise Up in Latest Polls
The Friars jumped one slot to No. 10 in the USCHO and USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine polls after their 2-0-0 week.
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Series History vs. Minnesota State (PC leads 7-2-0, .778)
The Friars and Mavericks will meet for the 10th time on Friday afternoon. Providence has currently won three straight in the series, including a 6-3 victory in the NCAA East Regional Semifinal in Providence in 2019. Three Friars (Davis Bunz, Ben Mirageas and Michael Callahan) as well as five Mavericks (Jack McNeely, Wyatt Aamodt, Dryden McKay, Julian Napravnik and Reggie Lutz) appeared in that game.
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Series History vs. Minnesota Duluth (PC trails 7-17-2, .308)
Saturday could mark the first regular season matchup between the Friars and Bulldogs since 2011. The teams have met more recently in the 2016 NCAA Northeast Regional Semifinal and the 2019 Frozen Four Semifinal, both won by the Bulldogs. Providence would aim to end a seven-game winless streak against Minnesota Duluth dating back to 1998.
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Series History vs. Michigan (PC trails 0-3-0, .000)
The Friars and Wolverines could meet for the just fourth time on Saturday and first time since 2007. All three previous meetings have been at neutral sites. Michigan earned a 3-2 win in the first meeting in the 1964 NCAA Frozen Four. The Wolverines also defeated the Friars in the 2001 Maverick Stampede Tournament in Omaha and the 2007 Great Lakes Invitational at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
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For more updates on the Providence College men's hockey program, follow the team on Twitter @FriarsHockey.
Matchup: No. 10 Providence College (3-0-0, 1-0-0 HEA) vs. No. 1 Minnesota State (3-1-0, 0-0-0 CCHA)
Faceoff: 5:07 PM (Fri.) – AMSOIL Arena – Duluth, Minn.
TV: My9 Sports (Duluth) | Stream: NCHC.tv
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: UMDBulldogs.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Matchup: No. 10 Providence College (3-0-0, 1-0-0 HEA) vs. No. 3 Michigan or No. 5 Minnesota Duluth
Faceoff: 5:07 PM/8:37 PM (Sat.) – AMSOIL Arena – Duluth, Minn.
TV: My9 Sports (Duluth) | Stream: NCHC.tv
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: UMDBulldogs.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Ice Breaker Notes
- The Friars will make their third appearance in the Ice Breaker Tournament this weekend and the second in three seasons. Providence appeared in the 2018 Ice Breaker in Erie, Pa., finishing as a runner-up to Notre Dame. The Friars also were a runner up to host Denver in the 1999 Ice Breaker.
- Providence aims for its first victory against a No. 1-ranked opponent since the Friars swept a two-game series against then No. 1 Merrimack back on Dec. 2-3, 2011, in Nate Leaman's first season at the helm.
- The Friars' scoring offense checks in fifth in the nation through three games, averaging 5.67 goals per game. The power play has gotten off to a strong start, converting on a third of its opportunities (5-of-15).
- Sophomore Brett Berard and junior Parker Ford lead the team with three goals each through three games. Ford has tallied a goal in all three contests for Providence.
- Goaltender Jaxson Stauber will face-off against his former team in Minnesota State on Friday. Stauber appeared in one game for the Mavericks in 2019-20, before transferring to the Friars for the 2020-21 season. The junior is 3-0-0 with a 1.02 GAA and .958 save percentage through three games for Providence this season.
- Providence makes its first trip to Duluth since the 2010-11 season and first appearance in AMSOIL Arena this weekend. All-time, the Friars are 3-9-0 in games played in the City of Duluth.
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Friars Represented On 2022 U.S. National Junior Team
Nate Leaman returns as head coach of the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team, while Friar Director of Hockey Operations, Theresa Feaster also returns to the staff as a video caoch. Two Friars appeared in the 2021 Summer Showcase: Brett Berard and Chase Yoder. The U.S. National Junior Team will take part in the 2022 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship Dec. 26, 2021 – Jan. 5, 2022, in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta. Team USA is seeking its sixth medal in seven years at the event.
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Two Current and Future Friars Selected in 2021 NHL Draft
Freshman defenseman Guillaume Richard was selected in the fourth round (101st) overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets, while 2022 commit, Taige Harding, was taken by the Chicago Blackhawks in the third round (91st overall).
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Leadership Group Announced
Senior Mike Callahan returns for his third stint as captain for the Friars this season. Alternate captains include: Max Crozier, Parker Ford and Kohen Olischefski.
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Meet the New Guys
Providence welcomed in a nine-member incoming class for this season - six freshmen and three transfer student-athletes. The freshmen are: Michael Citara, Graduate transfers include: Austin Cain (Western Michigan), Alex Esposito (Vermont) and Kohen Olischefski (Denver).
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Balanced Scoring
Seven players recorded at least two points in Providence's season-opener against Army on Oct. 2 - Brett Berard (2-0-2), Nick Poisson (0-2-2), Patrick Moynihan (1-1-2), Michael Callahan (1-1-2), Craig Needham (1-1-2) and Parker Ford (1-1-2) all recorded two points while Guillaume Richard led the team with three points (1-2-3). On Thursday against Merrimack, Cody Monds notched his first collegiate goal and added an assist. Through three games, 19 players have already found the scoresheet, while freshmen have accounted for 10 points on four goals and six assists.
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Monds Named Hockey East Rookie of the Week
Freshman Cody Monds was named Hockey East Rookie of the Week after scoring the game-winning goal against Merrimack last Thursday and finishing the week with three points overall.
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Returning Production
Providence ranked sixth in the nation with 84 goals that returned this season. The 82% of returning goals ranked fourth nationally. The Friars also returned 76% of their points from last season, which also ranked sixth.
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Youth Movement
The Friars have the 16th youngest roster in the NCAA this season (average age of 21 years, 11 months). Freshman Guilluame Richard is one of the younger players on an NCAA roster this year at 18 years and 8 months.
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Fourteen Former Friars Participate in NHL Training Camps, Seven Earn Roster Spots
Providence boasts 14 former players that have participated in NHL training camps thus far in September. Noel Acciari (FLA), Kasper Bjorkqvist (PIT), Jacob Bryson (BUF), Vincent Desharnais (EDM), Jack Dugan (VGK), Brandon Duhaime (MIN), Jon Gillies (NYI), Mark Jankowski (NJ), Brian Pinho (WSH), Greg Printz (ANA), Kevin Rooney (NYR), Brandon Tanev (SEA), Tyce Thompson (NJ) and Jake Walman (STL). Acciari, Bryson, Duhaime, Rooney, Tanev, Thompson and Walman all made opening night rosters.
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Three is the Magic Number
The Friars are 177-19-20 all-time under Nate Leaman when scoring three or more goals in a game.
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After 40
The Friars are 161-7-17 all-time under Nate Leaman when holding a lead after two periods.
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Friars Rise Up in Latest Polls
The Friars jumped one slot to No. 10 in the USCHO and USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine polls after their 2-0-0 week.
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Series History vs. Minnesota State (PC leads 7-2-0, .778)
The Friars and Mavericks will meet for the 10th time on Friday afternoon. Providence has currently won three straight in the series, including a 6-3 victory in the NCAA East Regional Semifinal in Providence in 2019. Three Friars (Davis Bunz, Ben Mirageas and Michael Callahan) as well as five Mavericks (Jack McNeely, Wyatt Aamodt, Dryden McKay, Julian Napravnik and Reggie Lutz) appeared in that game.
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Series History vs. Minnesota Duluth (PC trails 7-17-2, .308)
Saturday could mark the first regular season matchup between the Friars and Bulldogs since 2011. The teams have met more recently in the 2016 NCAA Northeast Regional Semifinal and the 2019 Frozen Four Semifinal, both won by the Bulldogs. Providence would aim to end a seven-game winless streak against Minnesota Duluth dating back to 1998.
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Series History vs. Michigan (PC trails 0-3-0, .000)
The Friars and Wolverines could meet for the just fourth time on Saturday and first time since 2007. All three previous meetings have been at neutral sites. Michigan earned a 3-2 win in the first meeting in the 1964 NCAA Frozen Four. The Wolverines also defeated the Friars in the 2001 Maverick Stampede Tournament in Omaha and the 2007 Great Lakes Invitational at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
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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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