Game 32 Pregame: Notes and lineups ahead of Merrimack opening a two-game series against Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Merrimack is back on the ice after a bye week to take on Providence tonight at Schneider Arena. The series will conclude tomorrow night at Lawler Arena.

Merrimack will be without forwards Alex Jefferies and Matt Copponi, who are both out for the weekend. Zachary Borgiel also remains out of the lineup for the Warriors.

Puck Drop: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Schneider Arena (cap. 3,030)
TV/Stream ESPN+

Game Notes

— With Copponi and Jefferies both out, Ethan Bono will move back to center tonight. The Warriors will also benefit from the return of Mac Welsher, who has been out of the lineup for almost a month (Feb. 2) with an injury.

— Hugo Ollas will make his fourth straight start for the Warriors.

Merrimack’s Lines