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No. 11 Huskies Set to Face Providence in Home-and-Home Series
2/1/2024 4:23:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
STORRS, Conn. - The University of Connecticut women's ice hockey team prepares for a Hockey East faceoff against Providence in a home-and-home series on Friday, Feb. 2 in Providence, R.I., and on Saturday, Feb. 3 in Storrs at Toscano Family Ice Forum.Â
The Huskies are currently ranked No. 11 in the USCHO national poll. Overall, UConn stands at 17-6-3 and 14-3-2 in Hockey East action. The women are atop the leaderboard in the conference standings. Last time out, UConn won 3-0 in the first game against Vermont and then tied in the second game 0-0 last weekend. Leading the way this season has been the play from senior forward Jada Habisch with 22 points along with 14 goals and eight assists. Â
Scouting ProvidenceÂ
Entering the matchup, the Friars are 11-14-2 overall and 10-8-2 in conference play. Providence is placed in fourth in the conference standings. Last time out, Providence faced Boston College in a home-and-home series last weekend tying the first game in Providence 1-1, and then prevailing 3-1 away in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Leading the way for the Friars are forwards Audrey Knapp and Reichen Kirchmair with a combined 28 points, along with 21 goals scored and seven combined assists.Â
UConn faced Providence earlier this season on October 27 as the Huskies won in a lopsided victory by a score of 6-1. In all-time matchups, UConn has a record of 25-40-11.Â
Puck drop is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on Friday and 3 p.m. ET on Saturday. The game can be streamed live on ESPN+.Â
