The UConn women’s ice hockey team comes into the weekend fresh off victories versus Boston University and Holy Cross. The program dominated last weekend and will look to do more of the same as they start a pivotal two-game set with Providence this coming weekend.
The Huskies sit with a 19-9-2 record and look to hit golden number 20 this weekend. Look for both goalies to get a start over the weekend in Tia Chan and Megan Warrener, although don’t be shocked if Connecticut sticks with the hot hand in Chan. Look for leading points-getter Jada Habisch also to be a factor in both games as she has the hot stick for the Huskies right now as they head into the final push. Also keep an eye out for Ava Rinker, who is the team’s leader in the assists and is a true facilitator, as she consistently looks to pass over shoot.
Providence is coming into this game fresh off a loss versus Boston University and a win over Holy Cross the day prior. Their overall record on the season is 17-10-3 which is just on par with what the Huskies have done this year. The Friars are a talented team, and it should be as good a matchup as earlier in the year, when Providence beat the Huskies by a lone goal. The Friars are led by Audrey Knapp and Reichen Kirchmair, who are the leading points-getters for the team and overall number-one options. The team plays through these two and if they are not firing on all cylinders, it could be a hard game. In net, they have a lone goalie in Hope Walinski, who holds down the fort allowing in just under two goals per game in 52 games played. She is one of the best goalies in the nation along with UConn’s Tia Chan, who has been nominated for HCA goalie of the year.
The key to the game for both teams will be to get out to early leads, as when this happens, both teams are not prone to losing their lead. For the Huskies, getting star Jada Habisch involved early will be big as she draws much attention on the ice. For Providence, they will have to rely on their goaltending and defense in this one and hope that the offense can produce enough to get by the Huskies in the two-game weekend series. Chris Mackenzie has done a great job with the team this year, and this will be a big test as they look to make a strong final push into the postseason.
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