In a hard-fought battle, the No. 14 UMass hockey team secured a 2-1 victory over Vermont in the Hockey East first round playoffs on Wednesday. The Minutemen scored two quick goals in the first period and held on to advance to the next round. Despite being outshot by Vermont, UMass managed to hold off their opponents with a strong defensive performance.
Missing some key players due to injuries, UMass relied on goals from seniors Lucas Mercuri and Ryan Lautenbach to secure the win. Sophomore goalie Michael Hrabal put on an impressive performance, extending his undefeated streak to seven games with a 24-save effort. The team will now face Boston University in the quarterfinal round on Saturday.
Coach Greg Carvel praised the team’s effort in a playoff-style game, acknowledging the challenges they faced against a determined Vermont squad. With emotions running high as seniors played their last home game at Mullins Center, UMass managed to keep their composure and advance to the next stage of the playoffs. The victory came as a result of determination and teamwork, setting the stage for an exciting matchup against Boston University.
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