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Minutemen Stumble Against Eagles in 4-0 Defeat
16 Nov
Summary
- No. 13 UMass unable to beat No. 16 Boston College goalie
- BC scores 3 goals in 2nd and 3rd periods to secure win
- UMass outshot 35-32 but fails to capitalize on chances
In a closely contested matchup on November 12, 2022, the No. 13 University of Massachusetts men's hockey team was unable to overcome the No. 16 Boston College Eagles, falling 4-0 at the Mullins Center.
The Minutemen entered the game with a 7-6-0 overall record and a 1-4-0 mark in Hockey East play, while the Eagles improved to 6-4-1 and 4-2-0 in league action.
Despite an even effort from both sides, UMass was unable to solve BC goaltender Louka Cloutier, who turned aside all 32 shots he faced to record the shutout. The Eagles broke the scoreless deadlock late in the second period when Paul Davey's shot from the right wing deflected off a body in front and found the back of the net.
Boston College extended their lead early in the third period as Jake Sondreal's shot bounced past UMass netminder Jackson Irving. Sondreal then added a second goal midway through the final frame, and Ryan Conmy capped the scoring with an empty-net tally.
The Minutemen outshot the Eagles 35-32 on the night but were unable to capitalize on their chances, going 0-for-3 on the power play. UMass head coach Greg Carvel expressed satisfaction with his team's effort, noting that it was a tight-checking game where the difference came down to a few bounces and deflections.
