COLCHESTER, Vt. (Interstat) — Franklin Pierce visits Saint Michael’s in a women’s NCAA Division I hockey game Friday at Tarrant Center. The Ravens are 0-2, and the Purple Knights are 0-2. Franklin Pierce will be the visiting team, while Saint Michael’s will be the home team. Both programs are seeking their first victory of the season. The game at Tarrant Center is part of an early-season stretch for both programs.

Franklin Pierce has opened with two losses to Union. The Ravens fell 4-3 in overtime before a 2-0 setback. In the most recent game, Abigail Broz recorded one shot on goal, while Mia Kraut and Addison Andre each had two shots on goal. Broz is a player to watch for Franklin Pierce. She had one shot on goal in the 2-0 loss and two shots on goal in the overtime loss. The most recent result for Franklin Pierce was Union Garnet Chargers 2, Franklin Pierce Ravens 0. The earlier result was Union Garnet Chargers 4, Franklin Pierce Ravens 3 in overtime. Franklin Pierce has scored three goals and allowed six this season.

Saint Michael’s also enters at 0-2 after two games at Assumption. The Purple Knights lost 2-1 before a 6-2 defeat. Brianna Jarvis is a player to watch for Saint Michael’s. She scored one goal and recorded one shot on goal with two penalty minutes in the most recent game. Jen Birolini added one assist and one shot on goal, and Makena Underwood made 29 saves on 30 shots. The most recent result for Saint Michael’s was Assumption Greyhounds 6, Saint Michael’s Purple Knights 2. The earlier result was Assumption Greyhounds 2, Saint Michael’s Purple Knights 1. Saint Michael’s has scored three goals and allowed eight this season.

Franklin Pierce is scheduled to complete a two-game set with Saint Michael’s before hosting Vermont for two games. The Ravens also have road games at Clarkson and Saint Anselm and a home game against Saint Anselm on their upcoming schedule. Later, Franklin Pierce is set to host Sacred Heart for two games and Post for one game. Saint Michael’s is set to host Stonehill for two games, then play Dartmouth in a home-and-home. The Purple Knights also are scheduled to visit Harvard and Merrimack, then visit Long Island for two games. Saint Michael’s is also set to host Saint Anselm. Franklin Pierce’s next 10 games include six home games and four road games. Saint Michael’s next 10 games include five home games and five road games.

Interstat’s game simulator projects Franklin Pierce to beat Saint Michael’s 4-0.