Whoc vs. Providence
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Women's Ice Hockey

#14 UConn Set to Face #13 Providence

Storrs, Conn. - The University of Connecticut women's ice hockey team heads to Providence, RI to take on No. 13 Providence in a Hockey East matchup on Friday night.  

Entering the matchup, No. 14 UConn holds a 16-8-2 overall record and a 10-7-2 conference record. Additionally, the Huskies have won their last five games. Last game, UConn swept the season series against No. 15 Boston College by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday Jan. 17. 

Highlighting last game was Jada Habisch as Habisch knocked in two goals on the night. Currently, Habisch leads in scoring for the Huskies with nine goals; including five assists and 14 points.  

Scouting the Friars 

Heading into the matchup, Providence is 17-8-2 overall and 12-6-2 in Hockey East play. Last game, Providence tied with Boston University 2-2 on Tuesday. Leading the way for the Friars is Sara Hjalmarsson with 15 goals, 14 assists, and 29 points this season.  

UConn swept the home and home series against Providence last time they played on Nov. 11 and Nov. 12. The Huskies won the first game 2-1 in Storrs and then won the second game 2-1 in Providence. 

Puck drop is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the game can be streamed live on ESPN+. Catch all the action Friday night.   

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Players Mentioned

Jada Habisch

#25 Jada Habisch

Forward
5' 4"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Jada Habisch

#25 Jada Habisch

5' 4"
Junior
Forward