The No. 16/14 UMass hockey team battled to a 2-2 tie against No. 5/4 Maine on Saturday, with the Black Bears ultimately winning in a shootout. UMass head coach Greg Carvel praised his team’s performance against a top-five opponent, highlighting their effort and the talent of Maine’s goalie. Sophomore Dans Locmelis and freshman Larry Keenan each scored for the Minutemen, while Maine tied the game in the third period with goals from Lucke Antonacci and Nicholas Niemo. Despite a shootout loss, UMass outshot Maine 42-23 and now looks ahead to the Hockey East Tournament. They will face off against No. 11 seed Vermont on Wednesday, March 12 at the Mullins Center. The Minutemen will look to carry their strong play from the regular season into the tournament, hoping to make a deep run and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Stay tuned for more exciting hockey action from UMass as they continue their quest for a championship.
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