Junior forward Charlie Levesque had a goal and an assist for the River Hawks
UMass Lowell Rallies Past Providence, 3-2
Junior forward Charlie Levesque and senior forward Kenny Hausinger each had a goal and an assist for the River Hawks

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The No. 15/RV Providence College men's hockey team fell to the University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks, 3-2, on Friday night at Schneider Arena.

SCORE

Providence - 2 | UMass Lowell - 3

RECORDS

No. 15/RV Providence - 8-5-2 (5-4-1 HEAM) | No. 16/15 UMass Lowell - 10-3-4 (6-3-1 HEAM)

VENUE

Schneider Arena - Providence, R.I.

GOALIES

Michael Lackey (PC) - 13 saves
Tyler Wall (UML) - 35 saves


NOTES

- The Friars jumped out to an early 2-0 lead with goals from Michael Callahan and Greg Printz in the opening 10 minutes.

- Callahan's goal, which was assisted by Jack Dugan and Printz, came on a delayed penalty call. Printz's goal came on the ensuing power play and was a tip on a Tyce Thompson wrist shot.

- With about five minutes remaining in the first period, the River Hawks were awarded a penalty shot for a covered puck in the crease. Kenny Hausinger buried the opportunity for his fifth goal of the season.

- The Friars outshot the River Hawks 12-5 in the first period and 10-5 in the second, holding UMass Lowell to just 10 total shots through 40 minutes.

- UML came out strong in the third, scoring two quick goals to take the lead. Connor Sodergren and Charlie Levesque's strikes came in the opening 2:03. Andre Lee earned the secondary assist on both plays.

- The Friars held a 15-6 shot advantage in the third, but were unable to find an equalizer.

- Tyler Wall finished with 34 saves for UML, while Michael Lackey made 13 for Providence.

- Thompson extended his point streak to a career-long seven games (5-6-11) with an assist.

- Dugan registered his 13th multi-point outing of the season, notching two assists. He continues to lead the NCAA in points (33) and assists (27).


HOW THEY SCORED

1-0 (PC) - 6:57/1st - DP/EX - Michael Callahan (Dugan, Printz) - Dugan circled the zone and centered the puck to Callahan for a tap in.

2-0 (PC) - 8:27/1st - PP - Greg Printz (Thompson, Dugan) - Printz tipped Thompson's wrist shot out front.

2-1 (UML) - 14:52/1st - PS - Kenny Hausinger - Penalty shot.

2-2 (UML) - 0:52/3rd - EV - Connor Sodergren (Levesque, Lee) - Scrum at the side of the net.

3-2 (UML) - 2:03/3rd - PP - Charlie Levesque (Hausinger, Lee) - One-timer from the top of the left circle.


PC GAME HIGHS

Goals: Callahan, Printz (1)
Assists: Dugan (2)
Points: Dugan, Printz (2)
Shots: Callahan, Printz (6)


POWER PLAYS

Providence - 1/4
UMass Lowell - 1/4


SHOTS

Providence - 37
UMass Lowell - 16


UP NEXT

The Friars travel to the Tsongas Center for a 6:00 p.m. rematch with the River Hawks on Saturday night (Dec. 7).

Game Summary

Friday, December 6, 2019

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2
Game statistics
16 Shots 37
1 / 4 Power Plays 1 / 4
6 / 12 PIM 8 / 24
10-3-4 Records 8-5-3
GOAL SCORERS
UMass Lowell Providence
Michael Callahan (4)
1st/6:57  EA DP
Greg Printz (10)
1st/8:27 PP
Kenny Hausinger (5)
1st/14:52 PS
Connor Sodergren (4)
3rd/0:52
Charlie Levesque (1)
3rd/2:03 PP GW
GOALTENDERS
UMass Lowell Providence
Tyler Wall
60:00, 35 Saves, 2 GA
(W, 10-2-4)
Michael Lackey
59:15, 13 Saves, 3 GA
(L, 8-5-3)

Empty Net
0:45, 0 GA