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The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team dropped its game against conference rival University of Connecticut Friday night, 4-2. UMaine’s record falls to 1-11-1 overall and 0-3-1 in Hockey East, while UConn improved to 11-2-0 overall and 4-2-0 in conference play.
In the first period, UConn opened up the scoring when Bridget King took a shot past UMaine goaltender Genevieve Turgeon 13:11 into the period. UMaine evened the score late in the first when junior Vanessa Vani took a pass from sophomore teammate Taryn Peacock and shot past goalie Brittany Wilson. Maine outshot UConn 14-10 in the first period.
In the second period, the Huskies took back the lead after Jacyln Hawkins scored off a rebound from Liz Gallinaro. Bridget King also assisted on the play. The Huskies outshot the Black Bears 17-7 in the second.
In the final period of the game, Black Bear first-year Jennie Gallo scored her first collegiate goal off assists by seniors Pam Patterson and Robyn Law. The goal resulted in a tie, but it didn’t last very long. Just 10 seconds later, the Huskies took back the lead when Nicole Tritter snuck the eventual game-winning goal past Turgeon. UConn added a security goal minutes later after a turnover in the offensive zone lead to an unassisted goal. Maine outshot UConn in the final period 12-9.
Turgeon made 32 saves on the night. The game was Turgeon’s 53rd in her career, putting her in sole possession of third all time on the games played list. Huskies goaltender Wilson tallied 31 saves.
Maine’s next home game will take place Tuesday night against Boston University. Game time is set for 7 p.m. at Alfond Arena. The Black Bears are asking all fans to wear white in attempt to “White Out the Alfond.” The first 300 fans will receive a free shirt from WVOM. The SAAC will also be collecting toys for Toys-For-Tots.
