PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The No. 9/11 Providence College men's hockey team defeated Simon Fraser University (B.C.) 5-2 in an exhibition game at Schneider Arena on Sunday (Jan. 7).
SCORE
Simon Fraser - 2 | Providence - 5
VENUE
Schneider Arena - Providence, R.I.
GOALIES
Marcus Brännman (PC) - 8 saves, 2 goals against
Andrew Henderson (SFU) - 56 saves, 5 goals against
NOTES
- The Friars held a 2-0 after 20 minutes of play as Jamie Engelbert and Nick Poisson cashed in for goals.
- Providence held a 26-2 advantage in shots through 20 minutes of play.
- Jerzey Orchard got the Red Leafs on the board early in the second period.
- The teams combined for three goals in the final 3:50 of the second period as Providence's Graham Gamache and Tanner Adams scored, while Simon Fraser got a tally from Garrett Hilton to make a 4-2 Friar lead after two periods.
- Providence netted the lone third period goal as Engelbert notched his second of the afternoon with 3:33 remaining.
- The teams combined for 22 penalty minutes in the third period.
- Freshman Marcus Brännman earned his first start in goal this season.
PC GAME HIGHS
Goals: Engelbert (2)
Assists: Krys (2)
Points: Engelbert (3)
Shots: Poisson, Engelbert (6)
POWER PLAYS
Simon Fraser - 1/4
Providence - 3/9
SHOTS
Simon Fraser - 10
Providence - 61
UP NEXT
The Friars will battle top-ranked Boston College in a home-and-home series beginning next Friday (Jan. 12) in Chestnut Hill.
