Monsters Fall, 2-1, to Visiting Providence

Cleveland Monsters fired 44 shots, but fall to Providence Bruins, 2-1

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Monsters dropped a 2-1 decision to the Providence Bruins on Friday night at Rocket Arena, falling to 3-2-2-1 on the season and sixth place in the AHL’s North Division standings.Providence seized control in the opening period with two late goals. Dans Locmelis scored shorthanded at 16:57, and John Farinacci added another at 19:36 to put the Bruins ahead 2-0 after 20 minutes.

Monsters fall, 2-1, to visiting Providence

Roman Ahcan netted a short-handed tally in the second period, but by then the host Monsters were trailing by two goals, and that 2-1 scoreline stood as the final Nov. 7. Corson Cuelemans assisted on Ahcan’s goal. Ivan Fedotov made 23 saves between the pipes for Cleveland. The teams match up again in a 1 p.m. puck drop Nov. 8 at Rocket Arena.

Virginia Tech, Providence clash with both seeking 2-0 start

Virginia Tech and Providence will both be looking to begin the season with back-to-back victories when they meet Saturday in a nonconference matchup at the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off event in Uncasville, Conn.

Huskies Score 2 in 3rd Period, Skate to Tie vs. #15 Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The UConn men's hockey team skated to a 2-2 tie vs. no.15 Providence Saturday evening after goals from Carlin Dezainde and Ryan Tattle forced overtime. Sophomore Trey Scott scored the shootout winner, securing the extra point for the Huskies.