ORONO, Maine - The #7/6 University of Maine topped Merrimack, 5-0, in Hockey East action on Friday night at Alfond Arena. It took Maine just 80 seconds to open the scoring with Josh Nadeau putting home his first of the season for the 1-0 lead. Harrison Scott doubled the lead before the break. Midway through the second period, Lynden Breen tipped home his first goal of the season and just three minutes later, Thomas Freel scored on the power play for the 4-0 lead.
Just 22 seconds into the final frame, Charlie Russell potted Maine's second power-play goal of the game for the final 5-0 scoreline.
#7/6 Maine 5, Merrimack 0
Nov. 1, 2024 | Alfond Arena
Orono, Maine
NOTABLES
- Maine had the 33-15 lead shots on goal.
- Maine went 2-for-3 on the power play while Merrimack was 0-for-1.
- Albin Boija made 15 saves in moving to 5-0-1 on the year ... it was his second shutout of the season and the fourth of his career.
- The Black Bears are now 79-25-10 in the all-time series with Merrimack ... Maine is 47-9-3 against the Warriors at home.
- Charlie Russell had one goal and two assists for a career-high three points to extend his point streak to four games.
- Harrison Scott extended his point streak to a career-best seven games with a one-goal, two-assist outing.
- Thomas Freel recorded one goal and one assist for two points.
- Brandon Holt extended his point streak to six games with two assists.
- Nine total Black Bears had a point on the night.
- Lynden Breen and Josh Nadeau recorded their first goals of the season.
- This marks Maine's first unbeaten start through six games since 2006-07.
- Head coach Ben Barr earned his 50th career win with the 5-0 victory.
RECORDS
- Maine: 5-0-1, 2-0-1 Hockey East
- Merrimack: 1-4-1, 0-2-1 Hockey East
UP NEXT
- Maine and Merrimack will close out the weekend series tomorrow with another 7:30 p.m. puck drop at Alfond Arena.
