FINAL SCORE: Maine 3, #14 Vermont 2
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Maine scored a shorthanded goal and a power play goal in the first two periods to lift them past the 14^th-ranked Catamounts Saturday afternoon at Gutterson Fieldhouse. With the result, Vermont falls to 6-6-1 on the campaign while Maine improves to 6-8-0.

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COACH'S QUOTE
"Obviously we are disappointed with the outcome but we played much better today," Head Coach Jim Plumer said. "We needed to prove to ourselves that we could rise to the occasion and compete harder with more focus. It's a long season and there will be ups and downs. I feel like we have learned some things from the last few weekends that will help us down the road. On to Northeastern on Tuesday."
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Maine took an early lead with a shorthanded goal 9:17 into the first period. After a clear attempt by Haley Ryan, Rahel Enzler retrieved the loose puck, skated behind the net, and found Ida Kuoppala in the slot. Kuoppala capitalized, scoring the opening goal.
• Vermont responded with a goal 14:41 into the first period, leveling the score at one. Evelyne Blais-Savoie connected with Anna Podein, who then set up Hailey Eikos in the neutral zone. Eikos skated through the Black Bear's defense and netted her first career goal with a shot from the right faceoff circle.
• The Catamounts seized the lead 17:01 in the opening frame. Hailey Eikos passed back to Ezra Oien, who released a shot from just inside the blue line. Oien's shot found the net, marking her first career goal, slipping past Julia Bachetti (26 saves).
• Maine bounced back with a power play goal 9:43 in the second period. Alyssa Wruble, on a three-on-one rush, fed Enzler in the slot. Though Sydney Correa (14 saves) initially denied Enzler, Ann-Frederique Guay collected the rebound and scored from just outside the crease, tying the game at two.
• Ida Kuoppala secured her second goal of the game in the third period. Elise Morphy delivered a pass to Kuoppala at the left point, and she netted the go-ahead goal with 8:05 remaining. Guay received the secondary assist on the play.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Sara Levesque led all skaters in blocks for the second consecutive game with four.
• Kaylee Lewis recorded a game-high five shots on goal.
• With today's 3-2 decision, Community Bank N.A. will donate $150 to Special Olympics Vermont. Community Bank, N.A. donates $75 per goal to Special Olympics Vermont for every goal the men's and women's team scores this season.

UP NEXT:
The Catamounts are back in action on Tuesday against No. 7 Northeastern. Faceoff is set for 6 p.m. at Gutterson Fieldhouse. Tuesday's game will be the first-ever NESN women's hockey broadcast from the Gut. Bridgette Proulx and Paige Capistran will have the call. The broadcast will also be simulcast on ESPN+. Tuesday is also "Thanksgiving at the Gut" there will be various fan giveaways to show our appreciation to everyone who supports us in Catamount Country.
 
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