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Providence's Walinski Named Stop It Goalie Of The Week

Hope Walinski notched 58 saves and a 1.47 goals-against average in a weekend sweep of Boston College and Holy Cross.

Providence College's Hope Walinski was named the Stop It Goaltending Goalie Of The Week.
Providence College's Hope Walinski was named the Stop It Goaltending Goalie Of The Week. (Courtesy of Brian Foley/Providence College)

PROVIDENCE, RI — Providence College's Hope Walinski was named the Stop It Goaltending Goalie Of The Week.

Walinski, a graduate student from Lincoln, posted a 1.47 goals-against average and a .951 save percentage, stopping 58 of 61 shots faced in a weekend sweep of Boston College.

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Walinski recorded 35 saves in Friday’s 3-2 overtime victory over Boston College, marking her 14th game this season with 30 or more saves. She did not allow an even-strength goal during the weekend.

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Walinski has appeared in every game for the Friars this season and owns a 2.81 goals-against average, a .909 save percentage and an 11-17-2 record.

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Earlier this month, Walinski, a graduate student from Lincoln, was named Army ROTC Defender of the Week.

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The Friars wrap up the regular season with a road game against Boston University Friday and a home game against the Northeastern Huskies for Senior Day on Saturday.

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