UMaine hockey captain Lynden Breen and the Black Bears have been making waves in the college hockey scene this season. Maine Trust for Local News sports columnist Travis Lazarczyk shares his weekly top 20 rankings, with Maine currently sitting at number four.
Maine recently impressed on the road against Providence, earning a tie and shootout win on Friday and a 1-0 overtime victory on Saturday. The team’s defensive prowess, led by goalie Albin Boija, has been a key factor in their success. Offensively, Taylor Makar has been on fire with seven goals in his last five games.
Hockey East as a whole is proving to be a strong conference, with all 11 teams ranked inside the top 25 in the PairWise rankings. Boston College, Maine, Providence, UConn, and Boston University are all in the top 10, showcasing the competitiveness within the conference.
Looking ahead, non-conference games this weekend will be of interest to Maine fans as they hope to strengthen their schedule with wins from opponents like Quinnipiac and Denver. Denver will host North Dakota, while Quinnipiac will face off against Union and RPI.
Overall, the Black Bears are in a strong position as they prepare to face rival UNH in upcoming games this week. With their solid defensive play and Makar’s offensive contributions, Maine will look to continue their success as they make a push towards the postseason.
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