Freshman netminder Troy Kobryn stopped 30 shots for the Warriors
Kobryn, Merrimack Shut Out Providence, 2-0
Freshman netminder Troy Kobryn stopped 30 shots for the Warriors

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The No. 15 Providence College men's hockey team was blanked by Merrimack, 2-0, on Friday night at Schneider Arena. The Friars were shutout for the first time since Oct. 13, 2018 against Notre Dame.

SCORE

Providence - 0 | Merrimack - 2

RECORDS

No. 15 Providence - 15-10-6 (9-9-3 HEAM) | Merrimack - 8-21-3 (6-13-3 HEAM)

VENUE

Schneider Arena - Providence, R.I.

GOALIES

Michael Lackey (PC) - 21 saves
Troy Kobryn (MC) - 30 saves


NOTES

- The teams skated through a scoreless first period. Providence held an 11-4 advantage in shots through the opening 20 minutes.

- The Warriors capitalized on an early power play in the second period as Chase Gresock beat Lackey with a low shot through the five at the 1:21 mark.

- The Friars made a push in the final period, outshooting the Warriors by a 14-5 margin.

- Kobryn shut the door during a scramble in the crease with under three minutes to play, denying multiple stuff attempts.

- Declan Carlile sealed the game into an empty net with 58.5 seconds remaining to give the Warriors a 2-0 lead.

- Providence's six-game unbeaten streak against the Warriors was snapped and their 10-game unbeaten streak at home against Merrimack was ended.


HOW THEY SCORED

1-0 (MC) - 1:21/2nd - PP - Chase Gresock (Welsher, Vinnell) - Shot from the lower right circle that beat Lackey five-hole.

2-0 (MC) - 19:01/3rd - EN - Declan Carlile (unassisted) - Shot from the defensive zone into an empty net.


PC GAME HIGHS

Goals: --
Assists: --
Points: --
Shots: Crozier (5)


POWER PLAYS

Providence - 0/3
Merrimack - 1/2


SHOTS

Providence - 30
Merrimack - 23


UP NEXT

The Friars conclude their season series against the Warriors on Saturday night (Feb. 22) at Lawler Rink in North Andover, Mass.

Game Summary

Friday, February 21, 2020

2
0
Game statistics
23 Shots 30
1 / 2 Power Plays 0 / 3
3 / 6 PIM 2 / 4
8-21-3 Records 15-10-6
GOAL SCORERS
Merrimack Providence
Chase Gresock (11)
2nd/1:21 PP GW
Declan Carlile (3)
3rd/19:01  EN
GOALTENDERS
Merrimack Providence
Troy Kobryn
59:58, 30 Saves, 0 GA
(W, 3-8-1)

Empty Net
0:02, 0 GA
Michael Lackey
59:00, 21 Saves, 1 GA
(L, 15-10-6)

Empty Net
1:00, 1 GA