Sports
Great Escape: Cars, Hockey, Basketball, And Some Football Game
There's plenty to do before the state shuts down at 6 p.m. Sunday — check out our list.
Hockey:
The Johnston-North Providence Cougars are on a serious roll this year, racking up 11 victories against no losses. East Providence visits the Smithfield Ice Rink (JNP's home ice) for a 7 p.m. tilt on Saturday night. Tickets at the door.
Friars B-Ball:
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The Providence College Friars are also at home this weekend, scheduled to host West Virginia at noon on Sunday. Tickets are $12 to $85.
Car Show:
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It's almost not fair — why bring a bunch of awesome cars if no one can afford them? Mull the question as you peruse the Northeast International Auto Show collection beginning today and running through Sunday at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
Big Game:
Pats-Giants, Sunday at 6.
Watch it at one — or more — of these local places:
- Atwood Grill, 1413 Atwood Ave.
- Bar 101, 1478 Atwood Ave.
- Ball’s Sports Bar and Grille 198 Putnam Pike
- Corner Pocket, 1478 Hartford Ave.
- Crown & Anchor Tavern (formerly RI Alehouse), 1200 Hartford Ave.
- Ribs & Company, 1381 Atwood Ave.
We'll have more ideas on preparing for Super Bowl XLVI over the next couple of days.
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