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
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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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