The Providence Friars represents Providence College in Women's Hockey East Association play during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season.

Offseason September 24: Christina Putigna wasselected to Team Canada U-22 to participate in a 3-game series against Team USA in Calgary. Head Coach Bob Deraney served as the Team USA Head Coach in the same series.

Recruiting

Whitney Dove Defender Played for the Pacific SteelersAvery Fransoo Defense Played with Notre Dame HoundsKathleen McHugh Forward Member of the Boston ShamrocksClare Minnerath Goaltender Attended Sartell HS in MinnesotaMeaghan Rickard Forward Attended Williston-NorthamptonRachel Rockwell Defender Rickards teammate at Williston-NorthamptonNeve Van Pelt Forward Played with Toronto Jr. Aeros

Roster

2016–17 Friars

Schedule

!colspan=12 style=""| Regular Season

!colspan=12 style=""| WHEA Tournament

Awards and honors

Coach Bob Deraney claimed his 300th career win at Maine on January 29.

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