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NCAA East Regional Journal: Coaches support PC-to-The-Dunk decision

Assistant Sports Editor
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PROVIDENCE — The NCAA's placement of Providence College in the East Regional at the Dunkin' Donuts Center ruffled a few feathers around college hockey.

For the second time in three seasons, the Friars will have the opportunity to play just a couple of miles from campus. That's seen in some quarters as an undeserved advantage.

Friar coach Nate Leaman defended the NCAA's decision on Thursday.

"I know a lot of people that might be unhappy that we're here, but for NCAA Hockey this was the right move.