Maine vs. Brown Women’s Ice Hockey Game Preview
The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team is set to face the #15 ranked Brown University Bears on Tuesday, December 30, at 5:00 PM. The game will be held at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine, as part of the ‘Maine State Pride’ series. This matchup marks Maine’s final non-conference game of the season, and the Black Bears will sport their new alternate jerseys sponsored by Key Bank.
Recent Performance
In their last series against New Hampshire, the Black Bears showed strong effort. They won 4-3 in an exciting overtime on Friday, followed by a tied game on Saturday, which New Hampshire won in a shootout. Key players included Danielle Brunette and Stephanie Jacob, each scoring two goals, while Kendall Sundby netted the game-winner on Friday. Goaltender Kiia Lahtinen had a busy weekend, guarding the net in both games.
Key Statistics
- Maine stands 10th nationally in blocked shots, totaling 288, with Sade Sandilands and Kendall Sundby leading the team at 34 blocks each.
- Kiia Lahtinen ranks fifth in the nation for saves this season, with 532 and a .922 save percentage over 18 games.
- Rookies Paige Fong and Isabelle Michaud are the top scorers for the team, each contributing eight points.
Head-to-Head History
The all-time series between Maine and Brown is slightly in favor of Brown, with a record of 4 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie. Their last encounter was back in October of 2015, where Maine triumphed 4-1.
About the Brown Bears
Brown recently competed against #15 Yale, splitting the series with a win and a loss. The Bears currently hold a record of 9-6-1. India McDadi leads Brown with 13 points, and Monique Lyons is their top scorer with eight goals. In net, goaltenders Anya Zupkofska and Rory Edwards have shared duties, with Zupkofska holding a .949 save percentage.
Looking Ahead
After facing Brown, Maine will return home to Alfond Arena to take on Holy Cross on January 3 for another conference game at 6:00 PM.
For anyone interested in the game, you can catch it on ESPN+, and more details can be found on the Cross Insurance Arena website.
This game promises to be an exciting match-up to kick off the New Year!
