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I was talking with an NHL scout while watching the teams warm up before a game at Schneider Arena last fall when the conversation turned to how hard Providence College practices.
The Friars go at it harder in practice than any team I’ve ever seen, college or pro, I told him. It’s full-speed, full-contact, all season long.
“Buy-in. Nate gets it from everyone,” the scout replied, referring to head coach Nate Leaman.