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Vermont Falls to UMass Lowell in Hockey East Matchup
BURLINGTON, Vt. – In a competitive Hockey East clash on Friday night, the Vermont Catamounts dropped a 5-2 decision to the 15th-ranked UMass Lowell River Hawks. The game showcased impressive performances but ultimately highlighted Vermont’s ongoing struggles as they fell to a record of 2-5-3.
First-year forward Mirko Buttazzoni shone for UMass Lowell, contributing a goal and an assist, helping elevate the River Hawks to a 7-2-0 record. The River Hawks opened the scoring early in the first period with Dillan Bentley’s shot, quickly followed by Vermont’s equalizer from Will Zapernick thanks to a deft redirection from Timofei Spitserov.
The second period saw UMass Lowell regain control, with Buttazzoni scoring his first career goal on a breakaway, followed by a quick goal from Stefan Owens, pushing the lead to 3-1. Vermont fought back late in the period with a power-play goal from Simon Jellus, but UMass Lowell answered in the third with Chris Delaney’s goal, restoring the two-goal lead. Scott Truman sealed the victory with an insurance goal late in the game.
Vermont did manage to go three-for-three on the penalty kill against UMass Lowell’s previously dominant power play, emphasizing their defensive resilience. Notably, Community Bank N.A. will donate $150 to Special Olympics Vermont following the game, contributing $75 for each goal scored by the teams this season.
The Catamounts and River Hawks will meet again Saturday at 6 p.m. for the UVM Employee Appreciation Game, and fans are encouraged to bring donations of individually wrapped snacks for the school’s Care Closet.
For updates on the Vermont men’s hockey program, follow them on social media under @UVMmhockey.
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