FINAL SCORE: Vermont 1, #15 Boston College 3
CHESTNUT HILL, MA. – Despite the Catamounts outshooting the Eagles 35-24, Vermont (3-5-0, 0-2-0 HEA) conceded three unanswered goals to No. 15 Boston College (6-3-0, 4-1-0 HEA) to get scoring started on Saturday afternoon from Conte Forum, resulting in a 3-1 setback in the second game of the weekend set against the Eagles.
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COACH’S QUOTE
“I thought we played much better today, and the outcome certainly could have been different,” said Head Coach Jim Plumer. “BC finished their chances and we didn’t, despite creating the most offense we have had in the last four games. It’s certainly something to build on.”
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Boston College opened scoring while on the power play 10:56 into the first period when Ava Thomas wheeled around the offensive zone with the puck, allowing Sarah Powers to get open backdoor, perfectly executing on a one-time shot, securing her sixth goal of the season, propelling the Eagles ahead 1-0.
- The Eagles doubled their lead 3:58 into the second period while on the power play again, this time seeing Madelyn Murphy find the back of the net, her second goal of the season, thrusting Boston College ahead 2-0.
- Grace Bickett tallied Boston College’s third unanswered goal 7:15 into the middle frame, burying the rebound off Sawyer Merrill’ breakaway that was initially denied by Tara Bach, scoring her second goal of the season, earning the Eagles a 3-0 advantage.
- The Catamounts were able to cut the lead down to two goals, securing a power play goal of their own 10:50 into the second period. Oona Havana dished a pass to Morgann Skoda down low, circling around the back of the net finding Rose-Marie Brochu to the right of the net. Brochu successfully picked the top right, short side corner, notching her second goal on the campaign, bringing Vermont to within two, 3-1.
- Vermont generated numerous opportunities in the final period, pinning 10 shots on goal, but the Catamounts were unable to capitalize on the chances as Boston College skated away with the 3-1 win on home ice.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Brochu notched scored her second goal of the season on Saturday, finding the back of the net on the power play. Brochu also won a game high 15 faceoffs, winning 15 of her 21 attempts at the dot.
- Skoda tallied one assist, her third of the season, now having points in back-to-back outings for the second time on the campaign.
- Havana recorded her first point of the season, recording one assist.
- Kaylee Lewis registered a game high eight shots on goal while Stella Retrum added seven shots on goal of her own.
- UVM outshot Boston College on goal 35 to 24.
- Vermont won 36 faceoffs to Boston College’s 27.
UP NEXT
The Catamounts will finally return home after almost a month on the road, welcoming top 15 ranked Northeastern to Gutterson Fieldhouse on Friday (Nov. 6) and Saturday (Nov. 7). Friday’s game will be UVM’s annual Pack the Gut Challenge presented by the Windjammer, with puck drop slated for 6 p.m. Saturday’s contest will be the Catamounts’ Salute to Service game presented by Milton Rents. Opening faceoff for Saturday’s game is scheduled for 3 p.m. All the action will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
Women’s Hockey Alumnae are invited back November 6-7 to Gutterson and Burlington for an Alumnae Weekend around Pack the Gut, including two games, an alumnae game and family skate and an alumnae gathering at What Ales You! Please register at go.uvm.edu/wihalum.
Friday, December 4 – Catamounts on Tour: Women’s Hockey at Holy Cross | Full Details and Registration
Please join us on Friday, December 4 from 4-5:30 at The Mercantile (2 Mercantile Street, Worcester, MA) and then head over the women’s hockey game at Holy Cross!
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