Preview: Maine continues road-streak in Boston against #5 Northeastern, Boston University

Thursday, February 5

Walter Brown Arena

7:00 PM

University of Maine

Northeastern University

Preview: Maine continues road-streak in Boston against #5 Northeastern, Boston University

2/3/2026 2:34:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey

ORONO, MAINE - The Maine women's ice hockey team (10-16-3, 6-10-3 HE) heads back to Boston this weekend for a game at #5 Northeastern University on Thursday, February 5 and a game against Boston University on Saturday, Feb 7. Both games will be played at Walter Brown Arena in Boston. Thursday's matchup is set for 7:00 PM, and Saturday's game is set for 4:00 PM.

Game 30 - Thursday, Feb 5 vs #5 Northeastern
Walter Brown Arena | 7:00 PM | ESPN+

Game 31 - Saturday, Feb 7 vs Boston U
Walter Brown Arena | 4:00 PM | ESPN+

BLACK BEARS LAST TIME OUT:

Maine earned four conference points after beating Boston College 4-3 on Friday, and losing in overtime 5-4 on Sunday.
Maine had three powerplay goals on Sunday, for a new team-high.
Rookie Mackenzie Podewell was named the Player of the Week by Hockey East after scoring two goals, two assists and winning 67% of her faceoffs.

-Weekend Point-Getters

Ava Stevenson - 2 goals, 2 assists
Mackenzie Podewell - 2 goals, 2 assists
Stephanie Jacob - 2 goals
Isabelle Michaud - 1 goal, 1 assist
Lily Fetch - 1 goal, 1assist
Lulu Rucinski - 2 assists
Mikayla Boarder - 1 assist
Ali Altiman - 1 assist
Kendall Sundby - 1 assist
Lahtinen - 32 saves Friday
M. Ryan - 20 saves Sunday

MORE ON MAINE:

Maine has moved up to 6th place in the Hockey East Standings.
After her four-point weekend, rookie Mackenzie Podewell is now tied with rookie Isabelle Michaud for 14 points, which leads the Black Bears this season.

PREVIOUS GAMES WITH #5 NORTHEASTERN:

In November of this season, Maine fell to then #8 Northeastern by scores of 3-1 and 2-1 at Alfond Arena.
Goaltender Kiia Lahtinen saw both games in goal.
Mikayla Boarder and Isabelle Michaud were the two goal scorers for Maine in the November series.

SCOUTING THE HUSKIES (21-6-1, 16-1-1 HE):

The Huskies tied and beat Holy Cross this past weekend. After the tie, Northeastern picked up the extra point from winning the shootout.
Northeastern has gone the last six games unbeaten, with their last loss coming from Boston U on Jan 13 in the Beanpot tourney.
The last 7 games have been one-goal games.
Northeastern sits in first place in the Hockey East standings.
Lily Shannon (16-19-35) and Stryker Zablocki (13-20-33) lead the team in points this season.
Goaltender Lisa Jonsson has played 20 games in goal this year, who leads Hockey East play with a 1.16 GAA and a .953 save %.

PREVIOUS GAMES WITH BOSTON U:

Maine split with Boston University earlier this season at Alfond Arena. The Black Bears won 3-1 and then lost 2-1 on Nov 7/8.
Kiia Lahtinen played in goal both nights.
Isabelle Michaud, Lily Fetch and Ava Stevenson (2) were Maine's scorers in the series.

SCOUTING THE TERRIERS (9-15-3, 7-9-2 HE):

The Terriers most recently swept Merrimack College last weekend, winning 3-0 and 3-1. Before that they were on a four-game losing streak.
The Terriers play Vermont on the road on Thursday, February 5 before they face off with the Black Bears.
Boston U sits in 5th place in the Hockey East standings.
Sydney Healey leads the team in goals (15), assists (9), points (24), power play goals (2) and game-winning goals (3).
Goaltenders Mari Pietersen and Michelle Pasiechnyk have been splitting time in goal this season.

UP NEXT:

Maine heads home for games on Feb 13/14 at Alfond Arena.

Friday's game is at 2 PM against Vermont, and Saturday's game is at 1 PM against New Hampshire for the team's last regular season game at home.

-UMaine-