BIDDEFORD, Maine – The No. 13 University of New England Nor'easters defeated the University of Southern Maine Huskies by a score of 3-1 in a non-conference men's ice hockey game between the two local rivals. Anthony Sciucco, Jacob Pellerin and Jayden Price scored goals for UNE.
 
The Records:
Southern Maine: 3-4-1
UNE: 5-2-1
 
 
Series History:
The two local rivals have now met 33 times with the Huskies holding an 20-11-1 lead in the series although the Nor'easters have won the last five meetings.
 
The Goaltenders:
Southern Maine: Kyle Penton (2-2-0), 59:32, three goals allowed, 29 saves
UNE: Joe Stanizzi (2-0-0), 59:55, one goal allowed, 36 saves.
 
How It Happened:

• The Nor'easters struck first with a Sciucco goal 11:51 into the first period. Both goaltenders made 14 stops in the period.
• UNE added a second goal in the second period but the Huskies cut the lead in half thanks to freshman Matt Sullivan (Hingham, Mass./New Hampton School). Sullivan's goal is his third of the year.
• A shorthanded goal by Price with less than five minutes to play helped the Nor'easter put the final touch on the win.

 
Inside The Stats:

• Juraj Elias, Ryan Kuzmich, and Jack Murphy had assists for UNE.
• Neither team could score on the power-play as both teams went 0-for-3. UNE did however score despite being a man-down.
• Both goaltenders recorded season-high save totals.

 
Up Next:
The next game for the Huskies will be on Friday at home against Skidmore College.