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 22
Providence, R.I.
7:00 P.M.
Providence College
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Denver
Photo by: Stew Milne
No. 12/14 Men's Hockey Set to Host No. 8 Denver, Visit New Hampshire This Weekend
10/21/2021 2:15:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
GAME COVERAGE
Matchup: No. 12/14 Providence College (3-2-0, 1-0-0 HEA) vs. No. 8 Denver (4-0-0, 0-0-0 NCHC)
Faceoff: 7:00 PM (Fri.) – Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
Stream: CollegeSportsLive.com
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: Friars.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Matchup: No. 12/14 Providence College (3-2-0, 1-0-0 HEA) vs. New Hampshire (2-2-0, 0-0-0 HEA)
Faceoff: 5:00 PM (Sun.) – Whittemore Center – Durham, N.H.
Stream: CollegeSportsLive.com
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: UNHWildcats.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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QUICK HITTERS
- The Friars will face-off against their third top-10 opponent in as many games on Friday when they host No. 8 Denver at Schneider Arena.
- 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 sixth in the nation and first in Hockey East through five games, averaging 4.20 goals per game. The power play has gotten off to a strong start, converting on at a 31.8% clip (7-of-22).
- Sophomore Brett Berard leads the team with five goals and seven points, while Nick Poisson (0-6-6), Michael Callahan (2-3-5) and Parker Ford (3-2-5) round out the top three in scoring. Berard has already matched his goal total from a season ago in 14 fewer games and ranks third in the NCAA with three power-play goals.
- Goaltender Jaxson Stauber is 3-2-0 with a 2.04 GAA and .925 save percentage through five games for Providence this season.
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A LOOK AT DENVER...
The Pioneers enter Friday's matchup at 4-0-0 overall, earning sweeps over Arizona State and Air Force. Denver has outscored opponents by a 24-7 margin and lead the nation in scoring offense at 6.00 goals per game.
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A LOOK AT UNH...
The Wildcats enter Sunday's contest at 2-2-0 overall, earning a season-opening sweep against Union before being swept at Arizona State. Senior Filip Engaras leads the way in scoring with two goals and two assists, joined by senior Tyler Ward's four assists through four games.
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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). Through five 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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Dominating at the Dot
Junior Parker Ford has posted a 58.9% faceoff winning percentage this season, including an impressive 16-of-18 on draws against Minnesota Duluth last Saturday.
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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, while Duhaime made his NHL debut on Oct. 15 in Anaheim.
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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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Series History vs. Denver (PC leads 9-7-3, .553)
The Friars and Pioneers will meet for the 20th time on Friday night at Schneider Arena. Nate Leaman teams are 2-1-2 against Denver dating back to the 2015 NCAA Regional Final. Denver's last trip to Providence came on Dec. 30-31, 2016, where the Friars earned a 2-2 tie and 3-1 win over the then No. 2-ranked Pioneers. Providence returned the trip to Colorado over Thanksgiving in 2018, going 0-1-1 on the trip.
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Series History vs. New Hampshire (PC trails 65-91-16, .424)
The Friars and Wildcats will begin the first of three-consecutive matchups on Sunday. The teams will also face-off in a home-and-home series next weekend (Oct. 29-30). Providence has won three straight in the series, including a season sweep last season. The Friars have won three-consecutive games at the Whittemore Center. Overall, Providence is 7-2-1 over the last 10 meetings between the schools.
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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. 12/14 Providence College (3-2-0, 1-0-0 HEA) vs. No. 8 Denver (4-0-0, 0-0-0 NCHC)
Faceoff: 7:00 PM (Fri.) – Schneider Arena – Providence, R.I.
Stream: CollegeSportsLive.com
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: Friars.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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Matchup: No. 12/14 Providence College (3-2-0, 1-0-0 HEA) vs. New Hampshire (2-2-0, 0-0-0 HEA)
Faceoff: 5:00 PM (Sun.) – Whittemore Center – Durham, N.H.
Stream: CollegeSportsLive.com
Radio: NewsRadio 104.7 FM | TuneIn Radio | Play-by-play: Mike Logan
Live Stats: UNHWildcats.com
Twitter:Â @Friarshockey
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QUICK HITTERS
- The Friars will face-off against their third top-10 opponent in as many games on Friday when they host No. 8 Denver at Schneider Arena.
- 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 sixth in the nation and first in Hockey East through five games, averaging 4.20 goals per game. The power play has gotten off to a strong start, converting on at a 31.8% clip (7-of-22).
- Sophomore Brett Berard leads the team with five goals and seven points, while Nick Poisson (0-6-6), Michael Callahan (2-3-5) and Parker Ford (3-2-5) round out the top three in scoring. Berard has already matched his goal total from a season ago in 14 fewer games and ranks third in the NCAA with three power-play goals.
- Goaltender Jaxson Stauber is 3-2-0 with a 2.04 GAA and .925 save percentage through five games for Providence this season.
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A LOOK AT DENVER...
The Pioneers enter Friday's matchup at 4-0-0 overall, earning sweeps over Arizona State and Air Force. Denver has outscored opponents by a 24-7 margin and lead the nation in scoring offense at 6.00 goals per game.
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A LOOK AT UNH...
The Wildcats enter Sunday's contest at 2-2-0 overall, earning a season-opening sweep against Union before being swept at Arizona State. Senior Filip Engaras leads the way in scoring with two goals and two assists, joined by senior Tyler Ward's four assists through four games.
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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). Through five 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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Dominating at the Dot
Junior Parker Ford has posted a 58.9% faceoff winning percentage this season, including an impressive 16-of-18 on draws against Minnesota Duluth last Saturday.
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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, while Duhaime made his NHL debut on Oct. 15 in Anaheim.
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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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Series History vs. Denver (PC leads 9-7-3, .553)
The Friars and Pioneers will meet for the 20th time on Friday night at Schneider Arena. Nate Leaman teams are 2-1-2 against Denver dating back to the 2015 NCAA Regional Final. Denver's last trip to Providence came on Dec. 30-31, 2016, where the Friars earned a 2-2 tie and 3-1 win over the then No. 2-ranked Pioneers. Providence returned the trip to Colorado over Thanksgiving in 2018, going 0-1-1 on the trip.
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Series History vs. New Hampshire (PC trails 65-91-16, .424)
The Friars and Wildcats will begin the first of three-consecutive matchups on Sunday. The teams will also face-off in a home-and-home series next weekend (Oct. 29-30). Providence has won three straight in the series, including a season sweep last season. The Friars have won three-consecutive games at the Whittemore Center. Overall, Providence is 7-2-1 over the last 10 meetings between the schools.
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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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