Maine women’s ice hockey falls to UVM 2-1 [PHOTOS] – 929theticket.com

The Maine women’s ice hockey team lost to the University of Vermont 2-1 on Saturday afternoon, November 2nd.

Maine took an early lead, scoring just 24 seconds into the game. Mikayla Border scored, assisted by Stephanie Jacob and Sam Morrison.

But Maine was whistled for a 5-minute major penalty for boarding, and Vermont took advantage, scoring at 3:12 to tie the game. Grace Nelles scored, assisted by Haley Eikos and Ashley Kokavec.

The game was tied 1-1 at the end of the first period.

Nelles scored the game-winning goal with 8:37 left in the second period, assisted by Ashley Kokavec and Rose-Marie Brochu.

Vermont outshot Maine 26-17.

Maine was 0-2 in the game while Vermont was 1-4.

Kia Lahtinen made 24 saves for Maine, while Jane Gervais had 16 saves for Vermont.

Vermont improves to 3-7-0 overall and 2-4-0 in the America East. Maine falls to 2-8-0 overall and 2-4-0 in the America East.

The Black Bears are at home next weekend when they host Boston College on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9, with the puck dropping each night at 6:00 p.m.

Check out the pictures from the game