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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.— The Merrimack women's ice hockey team fell in their second contest, despite outshooting the Black Bears, as Maine took the game on home ice 3-1 on Saturday afternoon.
The Basics
Score: Merrimack Warriors 1, Maine Black Bears 3
Records: Merrimack (5-18-1, 4-14-1 HEA) | Maine (10-13-1, 8-8-1 HEA)
Location: Alfond Arena | Orono, Maine
How It Happened
- Merrimack looked like it had once again notched the first goal of the game in the weekend series. On a power play, the Warriors worked to keep the puck in the zone, as the puck was batted down and regrouped for a shot in the crease by Gabby Jones. The rebound fluttered back and was picked up for a shot at the point by Teghan Inglis, which was deflected by Hannah Corneliusen. Upon review, officials called the goal back for being played with a high stick to keep it a scoreless game.
- The offense continued pushing in the second period, posting a game-high 17 shots on goal in the frame to challenge the Black Bears. Despite the onslaught, the Warriors were kept off the board until the third.
- Maine posted two goals in a lopsided second, with a quick goal to open the second period before capitalizing one of five power play opportunities in the game. The hosts would add a third in the opening stages of the third period for their final of the day.
- Capitalizing on momentum, the Warriors scored on a power play midway through the third period. Teghan Inglis kickstarted the play with a hard shot from the point, forcing a save with a rebound that skipped out front before being shoveled behind the net. Ally Qualley snagged the loose puck, whipping a backhand shot on goal that was captured by Madison Oelkers for the goal.
Notes & Numbers.
- Merrimack finished the contest outshooting Maine 30 shots to 17.
- Inglis, Oelkers and Julia MacLean all led the way for the Warriors, with each player posting five shots on goal.
- A trio of players had two-point weekends for the Warriors, as Madison Oelkers, Emily Oosterveld and Ally Qualley each tallied a goal and an assist in the series.
- Goaltenders: Emma Gorski (14 saves) | Loryn Porter (29 saves)
- Power Plays: MC 1-6 | ME 1-5
- Shots on Goal: MC 6, ME 4 | MC 17, ME 8 | MC 6, ME 7 | MC 30, ME 17
- Faceoffs: 22 MC | 28 ME Blocks: 10 MC | 5 ME
Up Next
Merrimack returns home to face the University of New Hampshire on Friday, Jan. 28 with puck drop at Lawler Rink set for 6 p.m.
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