UMD Women’s and Men’s Hockey Recap- Photo Story

The University of Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team came up short last weekend against the visiting Minnesota State University, Mankato Mavericks in the WCHA playoffs. The three-game series was played Feb. 27-Mar.1 at AMSOIL Arena. 

Duluth took Game 1, 2-0, but dropped Games 2 and 3 by identical 2-1 scores. 

Friday

The Bulldogs huddle up for a pep talk in front of their net before Game 1 of the three-game series on Friday at AMSOIL Arena. Photo by Anthony Bartnik 

UMD Sophomore Caitlin Kraemer shields the puck from a Maverick defender as she drives to the net for a shot in Game 1. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

Defenseman Ashley Messier snaps a cross-ice pass to her teammate in the offensive zone. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

UMD freshman Molly Cole (left) prepares to one-time the puck into the net for a goal after a setup pass from sophomore Zoey Krock (right) for the game’s second and final goal. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

UMD freshman Molly Cole (left) prepares to one-time the puck into the net for a goal after a setup pass from sophomore Zoey Krock (right) for the game’s second and final goal. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

UMD senior Danielle Burgen (left) battles for a loose puck in front of the Mavericks’ net. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

Forward Caitlin Kraemer picks up speed behind the net to escape a Mankato defender while scanning for passing options. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

The University of Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team finished last weekend’s home series with a loss and a tie, Feb. 27-28, against the Colorado College Tigers. 

Game 1 resulted in a 4-1 Colorado College victory, while Game 2 ended in a 2-2 tie, with UMD winning the shootout. 

Friday

UMD forward Callum Arnott peels back after entering the offensive zone to create time and space for himself on Friday at AMSOIL Arena. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

UMD sophomore Jayson Shaugabay looks to make a play in the offensive zone as a Colorado College defender pressures him. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

Forward Max Plante uses his body to protect the puck from the defender as he accelerates to the net for a shot. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

UMD Sophomore Blake Bechen finishes his hit, launching a Tiger player into the glass during Friday’s first period. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

UMD Senior captain and defenseman Joey Pierce aims to get the puck to the net as he joins the rush up ice. Photo by Anthony Bartnik 

UMD sophomore goaltender Ethan Dahlmier swallows up a shot from the sideboards in the second period of Friday’s game. Photo by Anthony Bartnik

UMD Forward Daniel Shlaine fights for possession to win the offensive zone faceoff. Photo by Anthony Bartnik