In their Hockey East opener, the UConn Huskies men’s hockey team’s youth was on display against a veteran Providence Friars squad, ranked No. 5 in the nation entering the game. The Huskies were out-muscled, out-played and out-executed in a 7-2 beatdown at Schneider Arena.
The disparity was most apparent between the two teams when the Friars were on the power play as they converted three-of-four chances with an extra skater.
“We didn’t kill penalties well,” UConn head coach Mike Cavanaugh said. “That’s a pretty seasoned team over there and we have a long way to go.