Hey hockey fans! Get ready for an action-packed weekend as the No. 7/9 Providence hockey team takes on the No. 15/16 New Hampshire Wildcats in a home-and-home series. The first game will be held on Friday at the Whittemore Center in Durham, N.H., and the second game will take place on Saturday at Schneider Arena in Providence, R.I. Both games will be available to stream on ESPN+ and Stretch Internet.
The Friars are coming off a strong start to the season, with a record of 5-1-1 and a 1-0-1 record in Hockey East play. They opened the season with a win and a tie against the University of Vermont, and they are looking to continue their success against New Hampshire.
In their last game, Providence dominated the scoring, with Jaroslav Chmelar, Taige Harding, Luke Krys, and Chase Yoder all finding the back of the net. They secured a 4-1 victory on Friday and battled to a 2-2 tie on Saturday.
The Wildcats, on the other hand, are off to a strong start as well, with a record of 4-1-0 and a 2-0-0 record in Hockey East play. They are coming off back-to-back wins against Northeastern University and Dartmouth College.
Both teams have a number of talented players to watch out for. Providence’s leading scorer is Jaroslav Chmelar, who has nine points on the season. Tanner Adams, Nick Poisson, and Luke Krys have also been key contributors on offense. New Hampshire’s top scorers include Cy LeClerc, Stiven Sardarian, and Morgan Winters.
This series is sure to be a thrilling matchup between two talented teams. Providence has a strong power-play unit, converting on 24.2% of their opportunities, while New Hampshire has a solid penalty kill, killing off 91.9% of their opponents’ power plays.
So grab your jerseys and get ready for an exciting weekend of hockey! Tune in to ESPN+ or Stretch Internet to catch all the action as the Friars and Wildcats battle it out on the ice. Let’s go Friars!