Nanooks stun No. 16 Providence 5-1 (plus, a look around the rinks)

While Alaska’s two Division I college programs appear to be nothing more than schedule fillers for the country’s major conferences, UAF turned in a stunner Saturday at No. 16 Providence.

Rylen Roersma (Lethbridge, Alberta) produced a goal and two assists in the Nanooks’ 5-1 upset of the Friars – the second of a ranked opponent this season. Goalie Calvin Vachon (Redondo Beach, Calif.) sparkled with 43 saves.

This was the first time in five meetings UAF beat Providence dating back to 1991…

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