PC Hockey’s Kasper Björkqvist Signs Two-Year Entry-Level Contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins

Providence College Junior Kasper Björkqvist has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, forgoing his eligibility for his final collegiate season with the Friars next year. Originally selected in the 2nd round of the 2016 NHL Draft (61st overall) by the Penguins, Björkqvist ended up playing 112 career games over his collegiate career in …

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Buffalo Sabres Sign Providence Hockey Defenseman Jacob Bryson

Providence Friars Junior Defenseman Jacob Bryson has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres that will begin with the 2019-2020 hockey season.  Bryson, a Captain for this year's PC hockey team, was selected in the 4th round of the 2017 Draft with the 99th overall selection. We have signed defenseman Jacob Bryson to …

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PC Men’s Ice Hockey Announces End of the Year Player Awards for the 2017-2018 Season

The Providence College Friars Men’s Hockey Team announced their annual awards for their players for the 2017-2018 College Hockey season. Here’s the list of the awards for this past season: Lou Lamoriello Award (Team’s Most Valuable Player): Brian Pinho (2x Winner) Gates Orlando Award (Most Points): Erik Foley; 35 points Robert Gaudreau, Jr. Award (Most Goals): Kasper Bjorkqvist …

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PC Hockey’s Jacob Bryson Named 2nd Team All-American

Providence College Men's Hockey Sophomore Defenseman and Alternate Captain Jacob Bryson was named as a 2nd Team All-American for the 2017-2018 College Hockey Season. Bryson makes it three years in a row that the PC Friars have had a Defenseman named as an All-American with Jake Walman being selected in each of the past two …

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Two PC Friar Hockey Players Selected in the 2017 NHL Draft

Ben Mirageas, a PC Friar recruit who will begin his Providence career in 2018 and Jacob Bryson, sophomore at PC were selected this past Saturday at NHL Entry Draft. Ben Mirageas, from nearby Newburyport, Mass., was selected by the New York Islanders in the 3rd round with the 77th overall pick.  Mirageas had a helluva …

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