PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Providence College junior forward  Drew 
Omicioli of West Warwick, R.I. was named HOCKEY EAST Co-Player of the Week 
and sophomore goaltender Nolan Schaefer of Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan was 
named HOCKEY EAST Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, January 8.  It 
marked the second time this season Schaefer has earned HOCKEY EAST 
Defensive Player of the Week honors (October 29).
Omicioli received his Player of the Week honor after tallying four goals 
and three assists (seven points) as the Friars recorded a weekend sweep of 
UMass-Amherst, which helped to boost the Friars into a first-place tie in 
league standings.  On January 6, Omicioli had two goals and one assist and 
earned the game's No. 1 star in PC's 4-0 win.  On January 7, he had two 
goals and two assists and earned the game's No. 1 star in an 8-5 
victory.   For the season Omicioli has recorded six goals and eight assists 
in 15 games.  This season, Omicioli has recorded five multiple-point games 
and 13 in his career.
Schaefer received his Defensive Player of the Week honor after allowing 
just one goal in 104 minutes of play during the Friars' weekend sweep of 
UMass-Amherst while posting a 0.58 goals against average and a .976 save 
percentage in the two games.   On January 6, Schaefer recorded 23 saves as 
he registered his second career shutout in the team's 4-0 win at Schneider 
Arena.  On January 7, Schaefer entered the game midway through the first 
period with the Friars trailing 4-0 and allowed just one goal as the squad 
registered an 8-5 come-from-behind win at the Mullins Center.  For the 
season,  he has posted a 7-3-1 record with a 1.66 goals against average and 
a .945 save percentage.
Omicioli is the son of Andrew and Kathleen Omicioli.  Prior to attending 
Providence, he played for the Lincoln Stars of the USHL.
Schaefer is the son of Peter and Tracy Schaefer.  Prior to attending 
Providence, he played for the Nipawin Hawks of the SJHL.
Providence, 11-5-3, will return to action on Friday, January 12, against 
Iona at Schneider Arena at 7:00 p.m.


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