BURLINGTON, Vt. - Isak Walther and Carter Long scored 25 seconds apart in the second period and sophomore Gabe Carriere made 23 saves earning his third shutout of the season as Vermont defeated New Hampshire 3-0 Friday night at Gutterson Fieldhouse. Friday night was Senior Night presented by the UVM Alumni Association and Handy Toyota was the presenting sponsor of the contest.
COACH'S QUOTE
"Maybe for the first time this year, we strung together an excellent sixty minutes," said Head Coach Todd Woodcroft. "Not much to be said beyond "total team effort." From goaltending to specialty teams, we were very good for three periods. It was extra special to accomplish this victory in front of so many family members on senior night. The coaching staff is pleased tonight."
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After a scoreless first period the Catamounts opened the scoring on the power play with 6:33 left in the middle frame. Joe Leahy fired a low wirst shot towards UNH's Mike Robinson. In the slot Walther was able to redirect the shot home for his third goal of the season.
- 25 seconds later the Catamounts doubled their advantage. Long took a pass at the point from Ray Vitolins and fired a wrist shot that through traffic found the back of the net for his third of the season.
- Will Zapernick iced the win for the Catamounts with an empty-netter with 21 seconds left in regulation.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Friday was Carter Long's second multi-point game in his last three games.
- With today's win, Vermot Mutual Insurance Group will donate $100 to COTS, the Committee on Temporary Shelter, as part of the Cats Win, Community Wins initiative. A special thank you to Vermont Mutual Insurance for their support. Vermont Mutual Insurance, protecting Vermonters since 1828.
- This year with each goal scored by UVM, Community Bank, N.A. will donate $75 to Special Olympics Vermont. With tonight's goals, Community Bank, N.A. will be adding a donation of $225 to Special Olympics Vermont. Thank you Community Bank, N.A. for your support of our UVM and Special Olympics athletes!
UP NEXT
The Catamounts are back in action Sunday afternoon as they host Merrimack in Hockey East action. In a scheduling oddity, it will be the first of three straight matchups with the Warriors as UVM will travel to North Andover next weekend for a two-game series. It is Rally's birthday on Sunday, doors open at noon and puck drop is set for 1 p.m. The action will air on CollegeSportsLive and the voice of the Catamounts, Adam LaFleur, will broadcast the action live on WVMT (FM 96.3 / AM 620).
