ORONO, Maine - The Maine women's ice hockey team battled to a 2-2 draw with Vermont on Friday at Alfond Arena. The Vermont Catamounts earned the extra point after winning the shootout.
Junior forward
Lila Shea put Maine on the board eight minutes into the game off a play from
Darragh Browne and
Lulu Rucinski. Browne's assist accounts for her first career point.
About 13 minutes into the second period, Vermont tied it up, and then scored a second goal soon after to take the lead. Vermont's second goal was on a powerplay opportunity.
Less than a minute after Vermont took the lead, Maine responded with a goal from
Isabelle Michaud to even things back up.
Mackenzie Podewell and
Jaidyn Britt picked up the assists.
The two teams were still tied after a five-minute overtime period. In the shootout,
Stephanie Jacob was the lone scorer for Maine as Vermont was able to score twice.
Game Notes:
- Kiia Lahtinen made 25 saves on 27 shots faced (.926).
- Isabelle Michaud pulls ahead with 16 points to lead Maine, after scoring her ninth goal tonight.
- Maine was 2/3 on the penalty kill and 0/4 on the powerplay.
- Maine outshout Vermont 28-27, with Isabelle Michaud leading Maine with 5 shots on goal.
- Maine earns one conference point for ending in a tie.
Up Next:
Maine faces the University of New Hampshire on Saturday, Feb 14 at Alfond Arena at 1:00 PM. Saturday's game is the annual 'Fill the Steins' game as well as Senior Day.
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