Orono, Maine - The University of Maine women's ice hockey (11-16-2, 7-13-2 HE) team was defeated by Merrimack College (9-16-3, 6-12-3 HE) on Saturday by a score of 1-2.

Despite Maine outshooting the Warriors 40 to 13, Merrimack was able to capitalize on a third-period rush to take the lead with just 12 minutes and 45 seconds left in the game. With just under two minutes remaining, Maine pulled their goalie for an extra-skater advantage but struggled to get a puck past Merrimack's goalie Calli Hogarth.

Fifth-year forward Ida Kuoppala scored Maine's lone goal, her 18th of the season, in the first period to put the Black Bears on the board first. Black Bears' netminder Jorden Mattison made 11 saves on 13 shots. 

Maine was 2-for-2 on the penalty kill and 0-for-3 on the power play.

Up Next:
The Black Bears hit the road for a split weekend in Boston on Feb. 9/10. Friday's contest with Boston University is set for 6 PM at Walter Brown Arena, and Saturday's game is set for a 7:30 PM puck-drop with #13 Northeastern at Matthews Arena.

-UMaine-