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).