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UMass hockey lost to Merrimack 2-0 in the Hockey East semi-finals, (likely) ending its season after an incredible second-half turnaround.

My recap for @MDC_Sports:

https://t.co/w0VdbAPoCR

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END OF GAME: UMass beats Northeastern 4-1 to go to the Hockey East semifinals at TD Garden

UMass turns in a well-rounded and complete game of hockey to punch their ticket to the Garden

Hrabal continues to be one of the best goalies in the NCAA with 30 saves

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Lineups for UMass hockey’s quarterfinal game against Northeastern.

Matthew Wilde remains in the lineup after scoring his first of the season last game against UNH.

Stay tuned here and @MDC_Sports for coverage of the game!

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GOAL: Cam O'Neill skates in the empty-netter to seal the win for UMass with 28.8 seconds to play in the game

4-1 UMass

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UMass weathered an offensive onslaught from UConn to pull out a shootout win on Saturday night, securing a crucial two points in a tight postseason picture.

My recap of Saturday’s game for @MDC_Sports:

https://t.co/Qjyk42I4CD

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Minuteman Minute with @James__Rust @EzekielAltman and @myles_donato looking at the upcoming UMass vs UConn Hockey East matchup.

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END OF GAME: BU wins 1-0 in UMass' first game of 2026

Terriers goal in the second period enough to lift them over a competitive but sloppy effort from the Minutemen.

BU led in SOG 30-18, FO 27-14.

UMass returns to play tomorrow, Jan. 10 at Agganis Arena in Boston.

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UMass hockey is back after roughly a month off!

Lines for the Minutemen’s matchup against No. 19 BU. Shaking up the top 6, including splitting up Nestrasil and Galanek.

Puck drop is set for 7, stay tuned for more updates live from the Mullins Center!

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BU still leads 1-0 with 5:26 to play.

UMass continues to struggle offensively with just 16 SOG.