Box Score GORHAM, Maine – The University of Southern Maine Huskies picked up their third straight win with a 2-0 victory over Johnson and Wales University on Friday night in Gorham. The Huskies were led by a shutout performance in goal from Haley McKim (Moncton, NB/The Mount Academy) and goals from Madison Chagnon (St. Albans, VT/Rice Memorial) and Ally Stymiest (Moncton, NB/The Mount Academy).

When and Where: Friday, January 21, 2022 – Johnson and Wales University – New England Sports Village

Score: Southern Maine 2, Johnson and Wales 0.

History: This was the eighth meeting between the two programs. The Huskies now lead the series 5-3.

The Records: Southern Maine: 10-7-0, 7-4-0 NEHC; Johnson and Wales: 7-7-1, 4-4 NEHC

The Goaltenders: McKim: 25 saves, 1.000 save percentage, 9-7 record; Anna Maulson (Lac du Flambeau, Wisc./Milwaukee Jr. Admirals)  22 saves, .957 save percentage, 1-5-1 record

How It Happened/Inside the Box Score: 
-After a scoreless first period, Chagnon scored her team-best eighth goal of the season to give the Huskies a 1-0 lead just two minutes into the second period. 

-McKim made 12 of her 25 saves in the first period of play and was solid in the cage for the Huskies in the second and third periods to preserve a slim lead.

-After a scoreless first 19 minutes of the third period, the Wildcats pulled their goalie in an attempt to even the score in the final minute of play. 

-The Huskies took advantage of the empty net as Stymiest put the game away with her fifth goal of the season. 

-Both of the Huskies goals came during power plays. They are now 10-for-60 on power play opportunities. 

Up Next: The Huskies will travel to Boston on Saturday, January 22, for a 3pm NEHC game against UMass-Boston.