Saturday, January 24
Orono, Maine
5:00 PM
University of Maine
9-15-3, 5-9-3
4
vs
2
Merrimack
5-18-3, 2-13-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Maine | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Third period scoring frenzy lifts Maine over Merrimack
1/24/2026 7:47:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
Orono, Maine - The Maine women's ice hockey team came back to win over Merrimack College on Saturday after scoring four goals in the third period.
The Black Bears were trailing by a goal until 14 minutes left in the game. Senior captain Danielle Brunette put Maine on the board with a shot from the point to tie up the score. Haley Ryan and Stephanie Jacob assisted Maine's first goal.
Five minutes later Mikayla Boarder scored to give Maine their first lead of the weekend. The Warriors tied the game back up a few minutes later, but Stephanie Jacob responded just six seconds later to put Maine ahead again.
Rookie Mackenzie Podewell buried an empty-net goal to seal Maine's 4-2 win in the final minute.
Game Notes
Maine heads to Boston College on Jan 30 and Feb 1 for two games. Friday's game is set for 6:00 PM, and Sunday's game is set for 2:00 PM at Conte Forum.
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The Black Bears were trailing by a goal until 14 minutes left in the game. Senior captain Danielle Brunette put Maine on the board with a shot from the point to tie up the score. Haley Ryan and Stephanie Jacob assisted Maine's first goal.
Five minutes later Mikayla Boarder scored to give Maine their first lead of the weekend. The Warriors tied the game back up a few minutes later, but Stephanie Jacob responded just six seconds later to put Maine ahead again.
Rookie Mackenzie Podewell buried an empty-net goal to seal Maine's 4-2 win in the final minute.
Game Notes
- Tonight's win was Molly Engstrom's 50th win.
- Stephanie Jacob led Maine with two points in tonight's win.
- Maine outshot Merrimack 34 to 17.
- Kiia Lahtinen made 15 saves for the Black Bears.
Maine heads to Boston College on Jan 30 and Feb 1 for two games. Friday's game is set for 6:00 PM, and Sunday's game is set for 2:00 PM at Conte Forum.
-UMaine-
Players Mentioned
F
/ Women's Ice Hockey
F
/ Women's Ice Hockey
F
/ Women's Ice Hockey
G
/ Women's Ice Hockey
F
/ Women's Ice Hockey
F
/ Women's Ice HockeyTeam Stats
MC
ME
Shots
17
35
PPG
1
0
SHG
0
0
Penalties
2
3
Penalty Mins
4
6
Faceoffs Won
26
39
Game Leaders
+/-
3
Goals
1
Sh
5
A
1
+/-
1
Goals
1
Sh
4
A
0
+/-
2
Goals
1
Sh
3
A
0
+/-
0
Goals
1
Sh
2
A
0
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