FINAL SCORE: UNH 1, #13 Vermont 0
DURHAM, NH. – Nicole Kelly netted the game winning score for the Wildcats with 2:07 remaining in the third period Saturday evening at the Whittemore Center in Durham, New Hampshire. With the result, Vermont falls to 7-8-1 on the campaign while New Hampshire rises to 9-7-1.

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COACH'S QUOTE
"Hockey can be such a cruel game at times and this game, and this weekend is an example of that," Head Coach Jim Plumer said. "We played some of our best hockey of the year tonight and unfortunately don't have the result we wanted. I'm proud of this group for their resilience and their dedication to what we are doing. It's a long season and we will come through stronger."
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Neither team found the back of the net in the opening period while Vermont led in shots on goal 11 to four. Lara Beecher created the best opportunity for the Cats, just missing on a wrist shot that deflected off the left post.
• The defensive battle continued into the second frame with Vermont successfully killing off three New Hampshire power plays to keep the game scoreless. The Wildcats narrowly led in shots on goal five to four in the period.
• With seven minutes remaining in the third period, Kira Juodikis' power play goal for New Hampshire was disallowed after it was deemed to have been punched in with her glove.
• The Wildcats finally broke through scoring the go-ahead goal with 2:07 remaining in the third period. From behind the net, Annie Berry fed a diving Nicole Kelly in the low slot who lifted the puck into the net past Jessie McPherson (14 saves). Marina Alvarez was credited with the secondary assist.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Vermont successfully killed off all five of New Hampshire's power play opportunities.
• Evelyne Blais-Savoie led the Catamounts in the faceoff circle, winning nine of her 13 draws.
• UVM outshot UNH 25 to 15 in shots on goal, highlighted by seven from Bella Parento.

UP NEXT:
The Catamounts return home for the final game before their extended break as they welcome Merrimack on Friday, December 8. Puck drop is set for 2 p.m. at Gutterson Fieldhouse with the action being streamed live on ESPN+ and Rob Ryan on the call.

The Windjammer Inn and Conference Center is the presenting sponsor of the UVM women's hockey program