March 3, 2003

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Providence College men's hockey junior defenseman Stephen Wood (Sudbury, Mass.) was named Hockey East Player of the Month for February on Monday, March 3.

Wood tallied 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in eight games, including four multiple-point performances. He posted three assists as the Friars defeated second-ranked Maine, 5-1, at Alfond Arena on February 14. In addition, he scored one goal and added one assist in PC's 5-4 overtime victory over No. 9 Boston University on February 21. Wood also posted a plus/minus rating of +16. For the season, Wood is fourth on the team in scoring with a career-high 27 points (nine goals, 18 assists). He leads the team with a plus/minus rating of +22 and ranks third among Hockey East defensemen in scoring with 27 points.

The Friars begin their best-of-three Hockey East Quarterfinal series versus Boston University on Thursday, March 6 at Schneider Arena. The second game is Friday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. and if a third game is necessary it will be on Saturday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. All games will be played at Schneider Arena.