DENVER – The University of Maine men’s ice hockey team, ranked #15/18, pulled off an impressive comeback against #6 Denver, wrapping up the game in a 3-3 tie at Magness Arena.
Frank Djurasevic played a crucial role, scoring an equalizer with just 2:27 left on the clock. Maine went on to win the shootout, making this result feel like a victory.
The Black Bears kicked off the scoring again, with Will Gerrior netting his third goal of the season. Denver retaliated with a power-play goal, leaving the first period tied at 1-1. In the second period, Maine regained the lead thanks to a goal from Charlie Russell, but Denver quickly answered with another power-play goal.
As the third period began, Denver gained a 3-2 advantage, but Djurasevic’s timely goal forced the game into overtime.
Notable Highlights:
- Maine led in shots on goal, 33 to 27.
- The Black Bears struggled on the power play, going 0-for-3, while Denver capitalized with a 2-for-5 record.
- Goalie Albin Boija made 24 saves, improving his record to 9-5-1 this season.
- Historically, Maine now has a 14-10-1 record against Denver.
Current Records:
- Maine: 12-7-2
- Denver: 12-7-2
Next, Maine will dive back into Hockey East action with a two-game series against Providence College.
In related news, recent attendance and viewership statistics show a growing interest in college hockey. A survey from the NCAA reported a nearly 10% increase in viewership for ice hockey games last year, reflecting the sport’s rising popularity. Fans are more engaged than ever, and social media chatter continues to buzz about teams showing resilience like Maine did in this match.
For more details on college hockey trends, visit NCAA’s official site.
