Women’s hockey

Women’s College Hockey

MAINE vs. SACRED HEART

Time, site: Saturday, 2 p.m., Alfond Arena, Orono

Records (last year’s): Maine 10-19-2, Sacred Heart 12-20-1

Series, last meeting: Maine leads 7-0, Maine 13-1 on Nov. 24, 2006

Key players: Maine – F Vanessa Vani (11 goals, 15 assists), F Robyn Law (9 & 10), F Jenna Ouellette (6 & 7), F Taryn Peacock (8 & 4), D Jenna Cowan (2 & 6), D Kim Meagher (1 & 3), G Genevieve Turgeon (6-14-1, 3.47 goals-against average, .903 save percentage); Sacred Heart – F Gina Arnone (29 & 21), F Katelin McLaughlin (9 & 19), F Whitney Dziama (9 & 17), D Devon Gaslin (5 & 17), F Allie Gillman (7 & 4), G Kelsey McCauley, G Arisssa Lyons

Outlook: Dan Lichterman makes his debut as the Black Bears’ head coach. Ouellette had a goal and five assists in the 13-1 win over Sacred Heart last season. Both teams will have a lot of newcomers in their lineups and this will give both coaches a chance to see them in action as well as giving them an opportunity to do some experimenting. The Black Bears will give the Pioneers problems with their speed. Maine played a much tougher schedule than the Pioneers last season. Maine has an upcoming series with national powerhouse Mercyhurst the following weekend so this will give them some game action.