PROVIDENCE FRIARS
LACROSSE FACILITIES
The Grand Reopening of Providence College’s Schneider Arena was held on Friday, Sept. 27 to celebrate the renovation of the 40-year old arena. It was a festive evening as more than 500 fans attended the event. The celebration included a ribbon cutting ceremony and a blessing of the building, featuring President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ‘80, and Athletics Director Bob Driscoll. The renovation project was completed in just under eight months and has transformed the home of the Friar lacrosse program into one of the finest facilities in the nation. The renovation and 30,000 square-foot addition include a new atrium, ticket office, concession stands, coaches offices, locker rooms, meeting rooms, athletic training room and a strength and conditioning facility. Schneider Arena was dedicated and is named in memory of the late Reverend Herman D. Schneider, O.P., the founder of the Friars’ highly successful hockey program and a long-time member of the school’s faculty. The first game to take place in the arena was a 1-0 victory by the men’s team over the University of Pennsylvania on September 24, 1973. Dan Kennedy scored the game-winning goal for the Friars, with assists from Steve Heggison and Shawn Howard, and Michael Zyburra made 26 saves to earn the shutout.
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