Maine Secures Road Victory Over No. 6 Denver
The University of Maine men’s ice hockey team achieved a significant victory by defeating the No. 6 Denver Pioneers 5-2 at Magness Arena on January 2, 2026. This marked a major win for the #15/18 ranked Maine team.
Maine Secures Road Victory Over No. 6 Denver
The match started slowly, with neither team scoring in the first period. However, Maine took control early in the second period. Lukas Peterson scored at 3:41 with a deflected shot, giving Maine a 1-0 lead. Shortly after, Sully Scholle extended that lead to 2-0 after a successful odd-man rush.
Thrilling Third Period
The third period was action-packed, with both teams combining for five goals. Maine’s Thomas Pichette stood out, scoring twice during this period. Denver matched each of Pichette’s goals, bringing the score to 4-2 midway through the third.
With five minutes remaining, Denver opted to pull their goaltender in a last-ditch effort to even the score. However, Maine capitalized on the opportunity, with Brandon Holt scoring an empty-net goal, finalizing the match at 5-2.
Game Statistics
- Shots on Goal: Maine 34, Denver 31
- Power Play: Maine 0-for-1, Denver 1-for-3
- Goaltender Performance: Albin Boija made 29 saves, improving his record to 8-5-1.
- Series Record: Maine now leads the all-time series with Denver 14-10-0.
Player Highlights
- Thomas Pichette achieved his first career multi-goal game and recorded a personal-best three points with one assist.
- Brandon Holt contributed significantly with one goal and one assist, marking his 18th career multi-point game.
Maine’s next challenge will be against Denver again, with the teams set to face off once more on January 3, 2026, at 8:00 PM at Magness Arena.
