The Vermont men’s ice hockey team is gearing up for a weekend matchup against UConn, with both games set to air live on ESPN+. The Catamounts have a strong penalty kill, ranked fifth in the NCAA and second in Hockey East. Massimo Lombardi led the team last weekend with a goal and two assists against No. 12 Providence. Jack Malinski leads the team in blocked shots, while UConn’s Jake Percival and Tyler Muszelik are key players to watch.
Vermont leads the overall series against UConn but the Huskies have won six of the last seven contests. The Catamounts’ last win at UConn was in 2022, with key players like Will Zapernick and Joel Määttä contributing to the victory. The team’s leadership group for the season includes Zapernick and Määttä as captains and Jens Richards as an alternate.
Players to watch this season include Zapernick and Timofei Spitserov, who both played in all 35 games last season and have been active in the current season as well. For more news and updates on the Vermont men’s hockey program, fans can follow @UVMmhockey on social media and visit UVMathletics.com. Handy Toyota is the presenting sponsor of the UVM men’s hockey program, showing their support for the team.
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