BURLINGTON, Vt. – The University of Vermont topped the #9 University of Maine men's hockey team, 2-1, on Friday night at Gutterson Fieldhouse.
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The Catamounts scored early in the first period for a 1-0 lead that would hold until midway through the third stanza.
Harrison Scott's end-to-end goal evened things up, 1-1, but Vermont responded two minutes later for the 2-1 final.
Vermont 2, #9 Maine 1
March 1, 2024 | Burlington, Vt.
Gutterson Fieldhouse
NOTABLES
- Maine had the 32-10 lead in shots on goal.
- The Black Bears were 1-for-3 on the power play while keeping the Catamounts to 0-for-3.
- Albin Boija made 17 saves in moving to 6-451 on the year.
- Maine is now 31-30-9 in the all-time series with Vermont … the Black Bears are 15-16-4 on the road against the Catamounts.
- Harrison Scott scored his 12th goal of the season ... he now has 23 points on 12 goals and 11 assists.
- Boija picked up an assist on Scott's goal for his first career point.
- Lynden Breen led Maine with a game-high eight shots on goal.
- David Breazeale skated in his 100th career game.
RECORDS
- Maine: 19-10-2, 11-9-1 Hockey East
- Vermont: 13-15-3, 7-11-3 Hockey East
UP NEXT
- Maine and Vermont will close out the weekend tomorrow with another 7 p.m. puck drop at Gutterson Fieldhouse.