GORHAM, Maine – Junior Olivia Stewart (Fredericton, New Brunswick/Mount Academy) scored on the rebound of a shot by senior Jess MacLean (Red Point, Nova Scotia) 1:49 into overtime to lift the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 2-1 win over the UMass Boston Beacons on Friday evening in Gorham. Fifth-year senior goalie Haley McKim (Moncton, New Brunswick/Mount Academy) turned in another performance in net with 33 saves. Senior Ally Stymiest (Moncton, New Brunswick/Mount Academy) also had a goal for the Huskies.

UMass Boston's goal came from Cassidy Morrison on the power play with an assist by Gianna Skrelja. Veronika Hadamovsky made 24 saves for the Beacons.
 
The Records:
UMass Boston: 8-13-1 (7-6-1 NEHC)
Southern Maine: 11-9-2 (8-5-2 NEHC)
 
Series History:
The Huskies and Beacons have now played 41 times with the Beacons leading the series 22-16-3. The 2023-24 season saw the teams battle to a 0-0 draw in the first meet and UMass Boston win the second go around 2-1. The Huskies got their revenge with 5-0 rout in the NEHC Quarterfinals.
 
The Goaltenders:
UMass Boston: Veronika Hadamovsky (4-6-1): 61:27, two goals allowed, 24 saves
Southern Maine: Haley McKim (8-9-2): 61:45, one goal allowed, 33 saves
 
How It Happened:

• Stymiest scored her 11th goal of the season with 5:23 left in the first period to give the Huskies a 1-0 lead. Her goal was set up by aggressive defense by freshman Makenzie Woodford (Cornwall, Prince Edward Island/ Mount Academy) to separate a UMass Boston skater from the puck and create an opportunity for Stymiest in front of the Beacons' net.
• The second period was scoreless with McKim making 11 saves and Hadamovsky stopping seven shots. The Beacons were awarded a penalty shot but McKim stepped up to the task and shut down the shot by Liz Kramp just under seven minutes into the period.
• The game remained tied until 4:45 into the third period when Morrison scored on the power play. Despite power play opportunities for both teams the period ended with the score still even at 1-1.
• The Beacons lost possession in their offensive zone which allowed Stewart to collect the puck and cruise down the ice to set up MacLean's shot. The shot was saved but Stewart was able to drive home the rebound to give the Huskies the win.

 
Inside The Stats:

• The Huskies were 0-for on power play and the Beacons went 1-for-7.
• The Beacons led 34-26 in shots on goal and 36-16 on faceoff wins.
• Southern Maine blocked 15 shots and UMass Boston blocked 12. Amelie St-Amant (Ottawa, Ontario/ Ontario Hockey Academy) blocked five shots and junior Sydnee Chaisson (Stratford, Prince Edward Island/Mount Academy) blocked three.
• Margeaux Butters blocked four shots for the Beacons.
• Stewart and Stymiest are now tied with junior Saige MacLeod (Dryden, Ontario) for the most points on the team with 14.
• The Huskies have now won three games in overtime this season with all three coming on home ice. Stewart also scored the overtime game-winner in a 3-2 victory over Johnson & Wales on January 11.

 
Up Next:
The series wraps up tomorrow at 4:00 pm.