Friday, October 31
Providence, R.I.
2:00 PM
University of Maine
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Providence
Preview: Maine opens Hockey East play at Providence College
10/30/2025 10:35:00 AM | Women's Ice Hockey
ORONO, Maine - The University of Maine women's ice hockey team (2-5-0, 0-0-0- HE) will begin conference play on Oct. 31/Nov. 1 against Providence College at Schneider Arena. Game times are set for 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM, respectively.
GAME INFORMATION
FRIDAY: Oct. 31 2025 at 2:00 P.M.
SATURDAY: Nov. 1, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.
STREAM: ESPN+ or Hockey East Stretch Portal (International)
SITE: Schneider Arena
LIVE VIDEO | LIVE STATS | LIVE TWEETS
GAME INFORMATION
FRIDAY: Oct. 31 2025 at 2:00 P.M.
SATURDAY: Nov. 1, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.
STREAM: ESPN+ or Hockey East Stretch Portal (International)
SITE: Schneider Arena
LIVE VIDEO | LIVE STATS | LIVE TWEETS
BLACK BEARS' LAST TIME OUT:
- This past weekend was an off weekend for the Black Bears.
- Most recently, Maine split with #8 Colgate, after earning their first upset of the year win a 2-1 win Saturday, Oct 18.
- On Friday, Oct 17, Maine lost 5-2.
- Kiia Lahtinen backstopped Maine both nights, making 75 saves on 80 shots faced. She earned Hockey East Goaltender of the Week for her performance.
- Rookie Lulu Rucinski put up two points, including her first goal against Colgate to earn her Hockey East Defender of the Week.
- Lily Fetch scored the game-winner on Saturday, her fourth career game-winning goal and the 12th of her career.
MAINE BY THE NUMBERS:
- Kiia Lahtinen is fourth the nation in saves with 260. Over the 260 shots faced, Lahtinen holds a .922 save %
- Maine is fourth in the nation on the Penalty Kill with a 95.5%.
MORE ON MAINE:
- Raegan Wurm's goal in Saturday's win was her eighth of her career.
- Lahtinen picked up her second ranked win of her career.
- With her assist Saturday, Isabelle Michaud leads the Black Bears in points. (2g, 2a)
- Saturday's win was the team's 11th ranked win under Coach Engstrom.
PREVIOUS MATCHUPS WITH PROVIDENCE:
- The Friars hold a 54-17-14 all-time record against Maine. Last season, Providence won two of three meetings, with both wins coming in overtime.
- Maine's last win at Schneider Arena came in October 2023.
SCOUTING THE FRIARS:
- Providence enters the weekend after splitting last weekend's series against No. 13/13 University of St. Thomas. On Friday, the Friars earned a 7-6 overtime victory behind senior Reichen Kirchmair's four goals, including the game-winner. Junior Audrey Knapp recorded four points on three assists and one goal.
- In the rematch on Saturday, Oct. 25, Providence was defeated by the Tommies, 5-1.
- Graduate student, goaltender Hope Walinski has started in all 8 games for the Friars.
- The Friars are receiving votes in both the USCHO and USA Hockey Polls.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Maine continues Hockey East play at home on Nov 7/8 against Boston University. Game times are 3/3:30pm. Following Saturday's game, Maine will host the annual Skate with the Bears event for fans.
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