Rookie notched his first career goal and an assist in 7-3 win at Merrimack. The Eagles 126 wins over NU are the most BC has recorded against any opponent. With six points this weekend, Carl Corazzini is just three shy of the 100-point plateau for his career. A streak through November saw the Black Bears allow just two goals or less in seven straight games. The 3-3 tie also broke a string of games that Maine had won after leading at the end of the first period.
Maine now has two ties in Hockey East play and four overall.
The Minutemen will look for an opportunity to end a lengthy slump when they face Providence this week. UMass swept the Friars in three meetings last year. The UML defense allowed just four Wildcat shots and no goals through two periods Friday at the Tsongas Arena, while the River Hawk attack responded with 19 shots and a pair of goals. Saturday s scoreless tie vs. New Hampshire was the first ever in River Hawk history. Goaltender Joe Exter went three straight games without allowing an even-strength goal.