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Hope Walinski Named Stop It Goaltending Goaltender Of The Week

2/16/2026 1:00:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey

Walinski recorded 58 saves and a 1.47 goals-against average in the weekend sweep.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College graduate student goaltender Hope Walinski (Lincoln, R.I.) was named Stop It Goaltending Goaltender of the Week on Monday, Feb. 16, following wins over Boston College and No. 14/15 Holy Cross.
 
Walinski posted a 1.47 goals-against average and a .946 save percentage, stopping 58 of 61 shots faced over the weekend. She recorded 35 saves in Friday's 3-2 overtime victory over Boston College, marking her 14th game this season with 30 or more saves. The graduate student did not allow an even-strength goal during the weekend.
 
Walinski has appeared in every game for the Friars this season and owns a 2.81 goals-against average, a .909 save percentage and an 11-17-2 record.

UP NEXT
The Friars will conclude the regular season next weekend, beginning with a road game against Boston University on Friday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. at Walter Brown Arena in Boston, Mass. Providence will then host the No. 5/5 Northeastern Huskies for Senior Day on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Schneider Arena in Providence, R.I. Puck drop is scheduled for 4 p.m.
 
For more updates on the Providence women's hockey program, follow the team on X and Instagram @PCWHockey.
 
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