PC and BC Will Face off at Frozen Fenway on January 7th

Ken Bell

Hockey East news release…

BOSTON – It was announced by the City of Boston, Hockey East Association, and Fenway Sports Management (FSM) on Wednesday (June 29) that Providence College and Boston College will face off at Frozen Fenway 2017 held at Fenway Park on Saturday, January 7, 2017.

“Outdoor hockey is quickly becoming a staple on Boston’s winter sports calendar and we look forward to joining with Hockey East and the City of Boston to build on that tradition by bringing some of the most accomplished and talented collegiate teams in the country to compete on the ice at Fenway Park,” said Boston Red Sox President Sam Kennedy.

Frozen Fenway 2017 is a two week series of hockey and ice skating events taking place at Fenway Park from January 4-16, 2017. Frozen Fenway will feature two marquee Hockey East men’s college hockey doubleheaders, along with additional college and high school hockey games and a free public skating day for City of Boston residents.

“Hockey East and our schools could not be more excited to take the ice once again at Fenway Park,” said Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna. “Once Frozen Fenway 2017 is complete all 12 Hockey East schools will have played an outdoor game at Fenway Park, creating once-in-a-lifetime memories for the players, students, alumni and fans.”

The two Hockey East doubleheaders featuring eight of the premier college hockey programs in New England are scheduled to take place on January 7 and 14.  Game times to be announced at a later date:

Saturday, January 7, 2017:

  • Boston University vs. University of Massachusetts

  • Boston College vs. Providence College

Saturday, January 14, 2017:

  • University of Maine vs. University of Connecticut

  • University of New Hampshire vs. Northeastern University

The Friars’ lone appearance at Frozen Fenway came on Jan. 4, 2014, a 1-1 tie with Merrimack.  The matchup with the Eagles will mark a battle between last season’s Hockey East Regular Season Co-Champions. 

Along with the hockey games, Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston will host a free public skate for residents to experience Frozen Fenway on Monday, January 16, 2017. 

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