FINAL SCORE: Vermont 2, Boson University 1
BOSTON – Stella Retrum notched her third career multi-goal game and Zoe Cliche made 27 saves on Saturday night, helping lift Vermont (12-12-4, 6-7-3 HEA) over Boston University (7-15-3, 5-9-2 HEA) 2-1 from Walter Brown Arena, securing the weekend sweep over the Terriers. With the win, the Catamounts extend their unbeaten streak to eight games.  
 
 
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COACH'S QUOTE
"This one was a real grind and I'm proud that we found a way to win," said Head Coach Jim Plumer. "Credit to BU for playing hard while they were shorthanded and it knocked us off our game. Major kudos to our penalty kill for killing four penalties in the third period, including a five-on-three that was over a minute. Huge game for Stella Retrum who accounted for both goals and Zoe Cliche shut BU down after an early first goal. We've got to stay focused and be ready for Providence next weekend."
 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Boston University came out the gate on fire, blitzing Vermont in the first 20 seconds, earning the early 1-0 lead thanks to Sydney Healey successfully executing the two-on-one rush after getting fed by Clara Yuhn, securing her 13th goal of the season.
• UVM responded 10:12 into the opening period, seeing Lauren O'Hara dish a pass to Natalie Zarcone who was circling behind the net, finding Retrum in front of who tallied her ninth goal of the season during her 100th career game, bringing Vermont back to within even with the Terriers, 1-1.
• The Catamounts nearly scored once again with 41 seconds remaining in the first period when Julia Mesplède corralled a rebound off an initial shot from Oona Havana in the slot, firing it towards goal, but the puck rang off the crossbar, keeping the game knotted at 1-1.
• Vermont gained the lead 13:16 into the second period while on the power play when a Terrier defender blindly sauced the puck to the middle of the ice where Retrum was waiting. Retrum wasted no time slapping the puck through Michelle Pasiechnyk's five-hole, scoring her second goal of the game, earning the Catamounts a 2-1 advantage.
• With a little over seven minutes remaining, the Catamounts found themselves with two players in the box, defending a Boston University five-on-three advantage. Cliche came up big, making three crucial saves for Vermont while being down two players, successfully killing both penalties as UVM returned to even strength.
• With time winding down at the end of the third, Boston University pulled its goalie to get the extra attacker on the ice, but nothing was to show for it as Cliche saved the final two shots sent her way, securing Vermont the 2-1 victory on Saturday from Walter Brown Arena.

 
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Retrum scored both of Vermont's goals on Saturday during her 100th career game, one on the power play and one even strength. Retrum also notched a tied game-high five shots on goal.
• Retrum had four total points against Boston University over the weekend series on three goals and one assist.
• Mesplède skated in her 100th career game on Saturday, tallying three shots on goal.
• Zarcone earned one assist, her eighth helper of the season.
• O'Hara notched one assist on Saturday, her 11th of the season. O'Hara also totaled nine faceoff wins and two blocked shots.
• UVM outshot Boston University 33-28.
• Vermont scored a power play goal for the fifth consecutive game on Saturday.
• The Catamounts successfully went four-for-four on the penalty kill against Boston University.
• UVM blocked 14 shots to Boston Universities 10.
• With today's Win, Vermont Mutual Insurance Group will donate $100 to the Lund Family Center through the Cat's Win, Community Win's initiative. Vermont Mutual has donated over $5 Million Dollars since launching their Charitable Giving Fund in 2014.
• With tonight's 2-1 decision, Community Bank N.A. will donate $100 to Special Olympics Vermont. Community Bank, N.A. donates $50 per goal to Special Olympics Vermont for every goal the men's and women's team scores this season.

 
 
UP NEXT
Following the weekend sweep over Boston University, the Catamounts will return home, hosting Providence from Gutterson Fieldhouse for a two-game set on Friday (Jan. 30) and Saturday (Jan. 31). Friday's contest will have puck drop slated for 2 p.m. followed by Saturday's game with a 1 p.m. puck drop. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ with Rob Ryan on the call.
 
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