Maine Black Bears Shut Out by Quinnipiac in 4-0 Defeat

The University of Maine men’s hockey team suffered a significant defeat against Quinnipiac University, losing 4-0 on March 2, 2024, in Hamden, Connecticut. The Black Bears struggled throughout the match, conceding three power-play goals and facing a total of nine penalties, which included two game misconducts. This loss brings Maine’s record to 2-1-1 for the season.

Quinnipiac capitalized early in the game when William Gilson scored the first goal on a power play at 10:23 in the opening period. The Wildcats maintained their momentum into the second period, where Mason Marcellus doubled the lead to 2-0. The third period saw further dominance from Quinnipiac, with Jeremy Wilmer and Ethan Wyttenbach each netting power-play goals, sealing the game’s outcome.

Maine’s Mathis Rousseau made an impressive 29 saves, showcasing his skills in the face of constant pressure. On the other side, Matej Marinov recorded 19 saves for Quinnipiac, contributing to his team’s solid defensive performance.

The game was marred by penalties for Maine, with Jaden Lipinski receiving a game misconduct for kneeing and Bodie Nobes penalized for roughing, further complicating their ability to compete effectively. The intense physical nature of the match underscored the challenges the Black Bears faced.

With this result, Quinnipiac improves to 3-1-1, continuing a strong start to their season. The Black Bears will need to regroup as they prepare for their next matchup, aiming to bounce back from this setback.