PROVIDENCE, RI – Jared Whale made 26 saves to lead the University of Alaska Anchorage to a 4-0 shutout win over No. 9 Providence Saturday.
The shutout was the second of Whale's career and the first time that the Friars have been shutout this season.
The win was the third this season by the Seawolves over a ranked opponent and the first win over Providence in program history.
"I really liked our approach tonight," said head coach Matt Shasby. "Everyone came with the energy it takes to win against an opponent of this quality. Happy with the overall performance."
Alex Gomez scored his first goal of the season with a slap shot to the upper corner at 12:38 of the second period.
William Gilson extended the UAA lead to 2-0 less than one minute later with his second goal of the season. Gilson scored off a wrist shot thanks to assists from Caleb Huffman and Jarred White.
Maximilion Helgeson scored his team-leading 10th goal of the season unassisted at 17:05 of the second period.
Adam Tisdale scored the final goal of the contest, his fourth of the season, at 15:33 of the third period.
Alaska Anchorage had nine different players record a point.
The Friars outshot the Seawolves 26-21 and the teams were a combined 0-for-7 on the powerplay.
Alaska Anchorage will host Alaska Fairbanks in the sixth and final game of the Alaska Airlines Governor's Cup Feb. 3rd.
