FINAL SCORE: Vermont 1, #1 Wisconsin 8
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Vermont (1-3-1) fell 8-1 to defending National Champions, No. 1 Wisconsin (7-0-0, 4-0-0 WCHA), during day one of the 2025 Ice Breaker Tournament on Saturday afternoon from M&T Bank Center. Despite the result, the Catamounts secured their first goal against Wisconsin in program history.
 
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COACH'S QUOTE 
"Tough outcome today against a very talented team," said Head Coach Jim Plumer. "There were pockets of this game that I really liked and we got some substantial pressure on them at times. Their talent can be overwhelming at times and the score reflects that. Looking forward to moving on in the schedule after an elan extremely challenging five games."

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Badger broke the ice first 2:29 into the opening frame on the powerplay, seeing Lacy Eden score her fourth goal of the season, giving the defending national champs and early 1-0 lead.
• Wisconsin doubled the lead a little less than three minutes later, this time seeing Laney Potter score, also her fourth goal of the season, earning the Badgers a 2-0 advantage.
• Vermont came out in the second period amping up the offensive pressure, outshooting Wisconsin four shots to one in the opening seven minutes, but a Catamount penalty put the Badgers back on the powerplay, capitalizing by scoring their third goal of the game courtesy of Caroline Harvey, gaining the three-goal cushion.
• The Badgers buried two more goals before the final period, taking a 5-0 lead into the second intermission.
• The Catamounts got on the scoreboard 3:44 into the final period when Ashley Kokavec centered the puck to the slot, finding the stick of Stella Retrum who quickly snapped a shot blocker side, beating the Wisconsin net minder and securing her first goal as a Catamount. UVM cut the deficit, 6-1.
• Wisconsin found the back of the net two more times before the final buzzer rang, skating away with the 8-1 victory, advancing to the championship game.

 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Retrum notched her first goal of the season, and first goal as a Catamount on Saturday against No. 1 Wisconsin.
• Kokavec earned her second assist of the season, leading all UVM blueliners.
• Oona Havana and Kaylee Lewis each led a team-high three shots on goal.
• Ellie Simmons recorded a new career high, 39 saves.
• Vermont secured their first goal in program history against the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday afternoon.

 
UP NEXT
The Catamounts will face the winner of the second game of the tournament, either Union or Saint Anselm, in the Consolation Game of the Ice Breaker Tournament on Saturday (Oct. 18) from M&T Bank Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 12:07 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
 
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