#9 UConn v. #7 Providence Friars (Fri. 1/31/25 @7p @Schneider Arena & Sat. 2/1/25 @3:30p @XL Center) Both games on ESPN+. Audio on FoxSports979

[The Viking]

I thought they were a little flat early. After the first UConn goal they came alert. I’d also say PC’s first goal the PC guy falling down made a great play to keep the puck in the zone. And of course the 5 minute major was was an absolute killer. Yo cannot get that. I’d put that kid on the bench for a couple of games. 5 minute majors killed us last year.

On the crowd it was definitely a huge crowd. Not the most knowledgeable group nor the most enthusiastic I thought.

Th crowd was waiting to erupt but they treated the incredible crowd by playing like dog poop - in the first 30 minutes at least

 

[Bomber36]

Why did Cav start Tung?

10,000+ crowd 7 game winning streak and don’t go with what’s been working?

It was the right move.

 

[The Viking]

The 5 minute really pisses me off and likely cost us the game, and the fact that Yoder acted like we had to bring out the stretcher only for him to score the second meaningless empty netter really really angers me.
This is the crap we dealt with all last year. Stay in your zone and avoid these floppers with full cages ans we are ok. Keep your sticks down because they treat everyone like mahomes now

 

[SubbaBub]

The major and the missed hold on the empty netter ruined a very good hockey game.

 

[freescooter]

I thought it was a legit call. Bad play by the UConn guy. He hit the PC guy with his stick high

 

[HCCForever]

No issue on my end… check under “college sports”:

#7 Providence vs. #9 UConn 2/1/25 - Stream the Game Live - Watch ESPN

My only issue was with the audio during intermissions during the ESPN+ broadcast

 

[Bomber36]

Bummer. Still love the boys.

 

[Viet Vet]

Dropped to #10 in Pairwise. No margin for error now.

 

[CTFanDan]

Dropped to #10 in Pairwise. No margin for error now.

I'm seeing #6 not #10.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Viet Vet]

I'm seeing #6 not #10.

My bad. I was looking at Krach.

 

[TMB4405]

I thought it was a legit call. Bad play by the UConn guy. He hit the PC guy with his stick high

It was a penalty but not a major. Tough loss. Tung played well. We have two good goalies but he is better in my opinion. If he played Friday we probably win 3-1 in.

 

[Marbles90]

On the crowd it was definitely a huge crowd. Not the most knowledgeable group nor the most enthusiastic I thought.

The guys sitting in the row behind us came to the game specifically because they saw a social media post about it being $2 beer night. It turns out, that was for the women's game at Toscano. I thought that was kinda funny. They did stay for the game (and drank the $14 beers) but were not really paying attention to the action.

 

[ScottVib]

On the crowd it was definitely a huge crowd. Not the most knowledgeable group nor the most enthusiastic I thought.

Keep in mind it's been a long time (decades) since any hockey team, professional or collegiate drew more than 4-5k regularly in Connecticut and seeing an 11k crowd that is populated by folks who maybe aren't as knowledgable or invested is no shock... you just hope you capture enough of the tire-kickers to get them back.

 

[CTBballfan243]

Although we didn’t get the results we hoped for it was still a fun day overall. Great crowd, good college hockey game. Then I zipped over to CT Valley brewing to watch UConn Bball while listening to the Savage Bros Band.

 

[freescooter]

Keep in mind it's been a long time (decades) since any hockey team, professional or collegiate drew more than 4-5k regularly in Connecticut and seeing an 11k crowd that is populated by folks who maybe aren't as knowledgable or invested is no shock... you just hope you capture enough of the tire-kickers to get them back.

Oh I agree. And it was great to see that many. I think this shows the potential of CT ICE too. Get a few Ranked teams and it could become an EVENT That people don’t Want to miss.

 

[HCCForever]

Although we didn’t get the results we hoped for it was still a fun day overall. Great crowd, good college hockey game. Then I zipped over to CT Valley brewing to watch UConn Bball while listening to the Savage Bros Band.

Nice. I haven’t seen Savage Brothers in over 6 years. Good to see that they’re still playing. Good that the MBB won after disappointing outcome in the afternoon

 

[The Viking]

I havent sat in the back row of an upper section since probably the 86 whaler season. Attendance was great.