PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College women's ice hockey team defeated Boston University, 2-1, on Nov. 18 at Schneider Arena in Providence, R.I.
SCORE
Providence - 2 | Boston University - 1
RECORDS
Providence - 4-9-0 (4-5-0 HEAW) | Boston University - 5-6-1 (4-5-0 HEAW)
VENUE
Schneider Arena | Providence, R.I.
GAME FLOW & NOTES
- The opening period was scoreless (0-0).
- Providence held an 18-13 edge in shots, while the Terriers recorded an 8-7 advantage in shots on goal.
- Both teams were 0-1 on their respective power-play opportunities in the first period.
- Megane Quirion put the Friars ahead 1-0 with an even-strength goal at 13:15 of the second period, scoring on a wrap-around from behind the net. She was assisted by Rachel Weiss.
- Boston University answered to tie the game less than two minutes later (15:05).
- Maggie Hanzel was credited with the goal, on the power-play, and was assisted by Neely Nicholson and Lacey Martin.
- Providence took a 2-1 lead into the second intermission as Grace Shirley scored her second goal of the season with 5.1-seconds remaining in the period. Claire Tyo earned her first assist of the season and 25th of her career.
- After a scoreless third Providence claimed a 2-1 victory.
- Hope Walinski earned the win in net with 19 saves.
STAT COMPARISON
Providence -
Shots: 46
Shot On Goal: 23
Face-offs: 29/52
Power plays: 0/3
Penalty Kill: 5/6
Boston University -
Shots: 34
Shots On Goal: 20
Face-offs: 23/52
Power plays: 1/6
Penalty Kill: 3/3
PC GAME HIGHS
Shots: DeBlois (8)
Goals: Shirley, Quirion (1)
Assists: Shirley, Cavaliere (1)
Points: Knapp, Tyo, Weiss (1)
UP NEXT
Providence will return to action on Saturday, Nov. 25 against Brown to decide the winner of the annual Mayor's Cup. The game will take place at Meehan Auditorium in Providence, R.I. The opening puck drop is set for 1:00 p.m.
