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Providence Shut Out In Opening Round Of Hockey East Women’s Tournament

Boston University defeated the Friars 3-0.

Providence was shut out in the opening round of the Hockey East Women’s Tournament, losing to Boston University 3-0.
Providence was shut out in the opening round of the Hockey East Women’s Tournament, losing to Boston University 3-0. (Courtesy of Brian Foley/Providence College)

BOSTON, MA — Providence was shut out in the opening round of the Hockey East Women’s Tournament, losing to Boston University 3-0.

The Friars kept Boston University off the board in the first period, finishing the frame tied at 0-0, but BU's Sydney Healey scored the deciding goal in the second period.

Healey scored again near the end of the third period. Lilli Welcke put in a goal late in the game as well.

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Providence goalie Hope Walinski was outstanding, turning away 28 of 29 shots. Healey and Welcke's late goals were empty netters.

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