UMaine Men's Ice Hockey Winning Streak Improves to Three With 5-3 Win Over Princeton

ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine Men's Ice Hockey team defeated Princeton Friday night at Alfond Arena 5-3 to improve their winning streak to three games.

With the win, Maine is now 3-8-3 overall on the season, while Princeton falls to 2-7-0 on the year.
Matt Morris received his third straight start in net and Colton Phinney got the nod in goal for the Tigers.

The Black Bears opened with the first goal of the game from Nolan Vesey, an even strength opportunity, with the assists from Mark Hamilton and Brendan Robbins to give Maine a 1-0 advantage.

Princeton was given a power play opportunity after a Maine holding penalty was called. David Hallisey tied the game at one midway through the first period.

Maine outshot the Tigers 14-12 in the first.

Midway through the second, Maine was given their second power play opportunity off of a Princeton

Maine Men's Ice Hockey Defeats North Dakota By Way of Shootout

Portland, Maine -- The University of Maine Men's Ice Hockey team defeats North Dakota by way of a shootout Saturday night. The game ends technically in a tie, 1-1.

Maine's record is now 0-0-2 on the season, while North Dakota's record is now 1-0-1 on the year.
North Dakota had a strong offensive attack throughout the entire game, outshooting Maine 45-20.
Freshman goalie Rob McGovern received his first career start in net for the Black Bears. McGovern the 6'4" goaltender, had a huge performance for Maine, saving 44 shots on the night.

North Dakota's goalie Cam Johnson stopped 19 shots for the game.

During the first period, Maine and North Dakota each had power play opportunities but were unable