Can The Cougars Go 12-0?

Think about what you were doing on Dec. 31, 2010. That was the last loss for the Johnston-North Providence Cougars, who fell to Mt. Hope, 6-1, that night.

Tonight at 7 at Smithfield Ice Rink, the Cougars are scheduled to take the ice and put their 13-month unbeaten streak — which included a two-shutout sweep of Mt. Hope in the Division III state finals last March — on the line against East Providence.

Currently holding a 7-2 divisional record, the Townies are in a tough scrap with Mt. Hope and Tolman, who each have a 7-3 record, to secure one of the two first-round bye slots in the postseason.

In 11 games so far this season, JNP has racked up 58 goals while surrendering just nine — with five of those scored by Tolman in the Cougars' Dec. 17 overtime victory over the Pawtucket squad.

Freshman Jon Alsfeld (17 goals and 10 assists for 26 points) and Senior Mack Olink (12-14-26) lead Cougar scorers, combining for 53 of the co-op squad's goals this season.

On the defensive side, senior captain Matt Domaingue has played every minute for JNPand secured a .947 save percentage.

Can the Cougars maintain their streak? Get to Smithfield Ice Rink to find out!

Tickets are $5 at the door.