WHOCKEY 2017-18:

[Tom Nolette]

WHOCKEY at Boston University Jan 6
3:00 PM

[Tom Nolette]

Jan 6 WHOCKEY at Boston University
3:00 PM

Preview:
BOSTON, Mass. – The Black Bears will be opening up 2018 on the road as they travel down to Boston for a two-game series against the Boston University Terriers this upcoming weekend after a month long holiday break.

In their last meeting back in October, Maine defeated Boston University 4-2 at the Alfond Arena. Junior Alyson Matteau led the attack tucking away two goals and an assist while sophomore Vendula Pribylova contributed a goal and assist. On the other end of the ice, freshman Nara Elia and senior Victoria Bach put away the Terrier's two goals.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY BY THE NUMBERS
3.14 : Goals per game
32.5 : Shots per game
2.81 : Goals against average
22.09% : Power play percentage
4.1 : Power plays per game
75.61% : Penalty kill percentage
4.2 : Penalties per game

http://www.goblackbears.com/news/2018/1 ... rsity.aspx

[Tom Nolette]

Vanisova Helps Black Bears Sweep Terriers with 3-2 Win

BOSTON, Mass. – Maine women's ice hockey improved their unbeaten streak to eight games this season after sweeping Boston University (7-12-4, 3-9-3 WHEA) in a two-game series at the Walter Brown Arena. The Black Bears (14-6-3, 8-3-2 WHEA) grabbed a 3-2 win against the Terriers on Sunday afternoon after Tereza Vanisova scored a pair of goals and Jessica Jacques snuck in the game-winner.

Breaking down the ice Michelle Weis looked to angle a shot towards the near post, but was held off just long enough by the Terrier's defense for Erin O'Neil to swat away the shot with ease leaving a free puck centered in front of the crease. Vanisova followed up on the play with direct precision; she tipped the puck just enough to sneak above O'Neil's pads while just under her open glove. The Black Bears had a 1-0 advantage 8:01 into the opening frame.

With 5:49 left on the clock in the first, Nara Elia capitalized on a two-on-one attack with Jesse Compher. Compher whipped the puck across right in front of the last defender guarding Carly Jackson in net, and with one swift motion, Elia fired it into the back of the net before Jackson could react enough to switch angles. With help from Deziray De Sousa dishing the puck out of Boston University's defensive end, the Terriers had tied up the game, 1-1.

http://goblackbears.com/news/2018/1/7/w ... 2-win.aspx

[Tom Nolette]

Maine hockey teams nationally ranked, men tie with Brown Monday
http://www.foxbangor.com/sports/item/23 ... own-monday

[Tom Nolette]

Maine Hockey
@BlackBearsWIH
Black Bears ranked No. 10 in latest @USCHO Division I Women's Ice Hockey Poll
Details: http://bit.ly/2Da5Kk1

[Tom Nolette]

UMaine's Carly Jackson named Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week

ORONO - Elite goaltending has been crucial for Maine women's hockey this year, as it now sits in prime position to make the NCAA Tournament. Sophomore Carly Jackson has been the backbone in that area, and she was honored by Hockey East Tuesday.

http://www.foxbangor.com/sports/item/23 ... f-the-week

[Tom Nolette]

Maine Women's Hockey is Excited to be Nationally Ranked

ORONO, MAINE (WABI) - Both UMaine hockey teams are ranked nationally this week. The men are at number 20 and the women’s team is at number 10. That’s the highest ever for the women’s team.

http://www.wabi.tv/content/sports/Maine ... 13023.html

[Tom Nolette]

A playoff-like series awaits Maine women's hockey against Merrimack

ORONO - Maine women's hockey theoretically sits just outside of the NCAA Tournament bubble. They're ranked among the top teams in the country, and it's only January.

So now for the Black Bears?

http://www.foxbangor.com/sports/item/23 ... -merrimack

[Tom Nolette]

No. 10 Maine Women's Hockey Continues Nine-Game Unbeaten Streak with 5-1 Win over Merrimack

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – No. 10 Maine women's ice hockey found their groove at the end of the second period, scoring four goals in the final 23 minutes of play, to help surge past Merrimack College, 5-1, on Saturday afternoon at Lawler Rink.

Firing a deep shot just in front of the blue line, Brittany Kucera opened up scoring late in the first period, with some help from teammate Brooke Stacey blocking Merrimack goaltender Samantha Ridgewell's view. Kucera received the puck from Anna Zikova and Tereza Vanisova while playing 4-on-4 action on the ice as 4:02 remained on the clock in the opening frame. The Black Bears closed out the first period with a 1-0 advantage over the Warriors (8-14-3, 3-10-2 WHEA).

Retaliating early in the second period, the Warriors had a chance to even up the score as Dominique Kremer sent a pass off the wall for Katelyn Rae to skate onto. Rae pushed the puck towards net and angled a shot to the far back corner to tie up the game, 1-1, exactly 2:00 minutes into the middle frame.

http://www.goblackbears.com/news/2018/1 ... imack.aspx

[Tom Nolette]

Maine Hockey
@BlackBearsWIH
After this weekend's 5-1 win over Merrimack, the Black Bears have extended their unbeaten streak to nine games, and have climbed to #9 in the national rankings! Be sure to catch the Skating Strides game this Saturday, Jan, 20th at 2 PM!
#blackbearnation