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Women’s hockey notches two wins over Vermont

By Matt Hritz

Posted on Oct. 28, 2002, at 12:00 a.m.

The University of Maine women’s hockey team kicked off the 2002-03 season by defeating the University of Vermont Catamounts 4-1 and 4-0 over the weekend in Burlington, Vt.

“It was a very good first weekend,” coach Rick Filighera said. “We as a team got better every period and finished strong. I liked our puck movement and our new additions contributed. We now want to build off this and play better every week.”

In Saturday’s game, junior forward Meagan Aarts fueled the Black Bears to victory by scoring two of the team’s four goals. The other goals in the game were scored by senior forward Jarin Sjogren at 1:05 of the first period. Sophomore forward Rebecca Culver scored with 16 seconds remaining in the period.

Junior goaltender Lara Smart earned the shutout, making 20 saves. Kami Cole and Tiffany Hayes combined for 40 saves for the Catamounts.

Friday’s action saw junior forward Karen Droog score twice, and Aarts added two assists in the 4-1 victory for the Black Bears.

Sophomore defenseman Laura Maddin scored the first goal of the season for UMaine at 11:21 of the first period. The other goal by the Black Bears was scored by junior defenseman Naomi Smethurst at 5:08 of the third period.

Senior goaltender Dawn Froats only needed to make eight saves in the victory, while the Black Bears peppered Hayes with 42 shots.

The Black Bears hope to continue their winning ways as they play the University of New Hampshire Wildcats next weekend in Durham, N.H.

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