The Providence College women's hockey team was defeated by Maine, 2-1, in overtime on Friday, Feb. 16 at the Harold Alfond Sports Arena in Orono, Maine. Audrey Knapp scored the Friars' lone goal, with Hope Walinksi finishing with 34 saves.

By the Numbers
  • Providence – Shots: 38
  • Maine – Shots: 36
  • Providence – Face-offs: 32/24
  • Maine – Face-offs: 24/32
  • Providence – Power plays: 0/1
  • Maine – Power plays: 0/2
  • Providence – Penalty Kill: 2/2
  • Maine – Penalty Kill: 1/1
State of Play
  • Both teams skated through the first and second period scoreless, with shots favoring Providence 25-20 after the first two periods.
  • Maine's Mira Seregely scored the gamewinner 13 seconds into overtime, leading to a final score of 2-1.
  • The last five games for Providence have been decided in overtime, resulting in a 0-2-3 record.
What's Next

The Friars will face Merrimack College in a home-and-home series to close out regular season play. On Friday, Feb. 23 the Friars will host the Warriors at Schneider Arena at 6:00 p.m. before traveling to North Andover, Mass. on Saturday, Feb. 24 for a 7:00 p.m. puck drop.

Bottom Line

The Providence College women's hockey team was edged by Maine in a close game that ended in overtime, with Providence facing a tough overtime record in their recent games. The team will now prepare to close out its regular season play against Merrimack College.