UMass Lowell River Hawks' Comeback Falls Short Against Maine Black Bears in Overtime Drama

The UMass Lowell River Hawks faced off against the Maine Black Bears in a tightly contested match at the Tsongas Center. The game ended with a score of 6-5, favoring the Black Bears. This result brought the River Hawks to a record of 0-1, while the Black Bears improved to 1-0.

First Period

The opening period saw the Maine Black Bears take an early lead with two goals. The River Hawks struggled to find their rhythm and were unable to score, leaving them trailing as they headed into the second period.

Second Period

In a spirited comeback attempt, UMass Lowell found their stride during the second period. The team netted three goals, showcasing their offensive capabilities and leveling up with Maine's single goal for that period. Forward Stefan Owens was instrumental in this surge, contributing significantly to closing the gap.

Third Period

Both teams displayed tenacity in an intense third period. Each side managed to add two more goals to their tally. For UMass Lowell, forward Lee Parks stood out by scoring one of these crucial goals that kept them neck-and-neck with Maine as regulation time concluded.

Overtime

As overtime commenced, tension filled Tsongas Center with both teams vying for victory. Despite valiant efforts from players like defenseman Isac Jonsson who fortified UMass Lowell's defense throughout overtime play, it was ultimately Maine who clinched victory by scoring once more during this decisive phase.

This encounter between these collegiate rivals highlighted key moments such as UMass Lowell's impressive rally and individual performances from standout players like Owens and Parks which will be remembered by fans long after final whistles blew on this thrilling matchup.

Looking ahead for fans eager not miss any action: mark your calendars! On February 1st at 3:30 PM EST catch another exciting face-off when Massachusetts Minutemen visit Tsongas Center where you can watch live or tune into local broadcasts covering every moment!

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