In a Hockey East matchup, No. 5 Maine defeated Vermont with a final score of 4-1, with Taylor Makar posting a hat trick for the Black Bears. The game saw Maine dominating from the start, opening the scoring on a power play in the first period. Vermont had opportunities to equalize, including a five-on-three power play, but Maine’s defense held strong. Vermont managed to score once on a power play in the third period with Isak Walther finding the back of the net.
Despite Vermont’s efforts, Maine’s Makar completed his hat trick and Grayson Arnott added another goal to secure the win for the Black Bears. Vermont showed resilience with a season-high 21 blocked shots and strong offensive efforts. With the victory, Community Bank N.A. will donate $75 to Special Olympics Vermont as part of a unique fundraising initiative tied to the teams’ performance.
Head Coach Steve Wiedler commended the Maine team’s performance and emphasized the need for consistency and execution from his own team. He highlighted the blueprint set by Maine as a target for Vermont to aspire towards in the future. Looking ahead, Vermont will face Maine again in their next game with the hope of a stronger performance and potentially a different outcome. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+ and WVMT. Stay tuned for updates from the Vermont men’s hockey program on social media and the team’s website for more news and insights.
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