GORHAM, Maine – A Georgie Snow power-play goal in the second period lifted the host Huskies of Southern Maine to a 1-0 New England Hockey Conference win over women's hockey Friday evening at USM Ice Arena.

THE BASICS

UMass Boston 0, U. of Southern Maine 1

UMass Boston (1-3-0, 1-2-0 NEHC)
Southern Maine (3-2-0, 2-1-0 NEHC)

HOW IT HAPPENED

Along with the lone goal from Snow, goalie Haley McKim made 24 stops to earn her first shutout as a Husky.

The Beacons, had their best chance of the contest in the second period when Cailey Kozich (Wexford, Pa.) carried the puck into the attacking zone during a breakaway chance, but was stopped by McKim.

The Beacons held a slim 12-11 advantage in shots in the second period, and finished the contest with a 24-23 lead in shots on goal against their longtime conference foes.

Snow's game-winning tally came off of a pass from Maddy Young. The junior forward made a cross ice pass to Snow, who then fired a shot from the slot to beat Victoria Kennedy (Winthrop, Mass.).

BY THE NUMBERS

• All-time the Beacons are now 20-11-2 against the Huskies
• Southern Maine has won five of their last six meetings, with the two rivals earning a 1-1 tie in 2018
• Kennedy made 22 saves on the night
• The Beacons were 0-for-1 on the power-play
• UMB held a 24-23 advantage in shots on goal

WHO'S NEXT
The Beacons will travel to Salem State University tomorrow for a 3 p.m. conference game.