Feb. 11, 2008

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -

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The Providence College men's hockey team is ranked No. 14 in both the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Poll and the USCHO.com/CSTV Poll, which were released on Monday, February 11. It marks the third consecutive week that the Friars have been ranked nationally.

PC (13-10-3 overall, 10-6-3 Hockey East) split a weekend series against Vermont. On February 8, the Friars were defeated by the Catamounts, 2-1, at Schneider Arena. Senior Jon Rheault (Deering, N.H.) scored PC's only goal. The following night, the Friars earned a 4-3 overtime win over the Catamounts as Rheault scored two goals, including the game winner and added one assist. Rheault also recorded his 100th and 101st career points to become the 48th Friar to reach the 100-point mark. Junior Nick Mazzolini (Anchorage, Alaska) and sophomore Greg Collins (Hingham, Mass.) also scored for PC, while sophomore John Cavanagh (Warwick, R.I.) had two assists. In goal, senior Tyler Sims (Fort Wayne, Ind.) had 30 saves.

The Friars are back in action on Friday, February 15 when they host No. 4/4 New Hampshire at Schneider Arena beginning at 7:00 p.m.