The Boston University women’s ice hockey team defeated Providence 4-1, completing a season sweep. After a scoreless first period, Providence took a 1-0 lead in the second. BU responded with three unanswered goals in the third, including a shorthanded goal, before sealing the win with an empty-netter. Sydney Healey scored twice, while Maeve Carey and Alex Law each added one goal. Carey’s goal was her first as a Terrier and the game-winner. Mari Pietersen made a career-high 36 saves. Providence outshot BU 37-21, but BU won 24 of 42 faceoffs and blocked 23 shots. The win marks BU’s 20th of the season, making them the first Hockey East team to reach this milestone.
Below is Matthew Allen’s gallery of the game.
The puck drop that started the game, led by Freshman Kaileigh Quigg (28).Sophomore Neely Nicholson (18) controls the puck as the Friars rush to catch up.Junior Maeve Kelly (24) manipulates the puck away from a Friar.Senior Ani FitzGerald (25) prepares for a puck drop.Freshman Keira Healey (27) controls the puck.Sophomore Mari Pietersen (92) and junior Maeve Carey (2) prepare to be introduced for period 2 of the game.Freshman Keira Healey (27) and junior Sydney Healey (11) hone in on the puck as the Friars are far behind.Sophomore Neely Nicholson (18) rushes for control of the puck with a Friar falling behind.Junior Maeve Kelly (24) controls the puck near the goal.Senior Christina Vote (22) and a Friar race to the puck.Junior Clara Yuhn (19) racing to the puck.Graduate Student Julia Shaunessy (20) passing the puck.Junior Sydney Healey (11) fighting for the puck after a face off.Sophomore Alex Law (17) racing with the puck ahead of a Friar player.Sophomore Alex Law (17) takes a shot on Providence’s goal.Senior Christina Vote (22) prepares for a face off with her head butting against a Providence player.Senior Ani FitzGerald (25) winning a face off and gaining control of the puck.The Boston University women’s hockey team celebrates together after winning the game.
