Boston, MA (Jan. 30, 2025) --- The UMass Boston women's ice hockey team returns home to the Edward T. Barry Ice Rink for two games against the (RV) Cadets of Norwich University. 

The Basics 

Game 1: Friday, January 31st at 6pm | Watch | Live Stats

Game 2: Saturday, February 1st at 3pm | Watch | Live Stats

Beacons: 8-10-1 (Overall), 7-4-1 (Conference) 

(RV) Cadets: 11-7-0 (Overall), 10-1-0 (Conference) 

Series History 

The last time these two teams met the Beacons came away with a 2-1 win on the road – their first win over Norwich since 2016. In that game Gianna Skrelja was the first to score followed by Jenna Majewski who had the game winner in the second period. The Cadets loan goal came off their power play in the third. Leah Bosch made 35 saves for the victory. 

Beacons 

• The Beacons are coming off a thrilling weekend over NEHC foes, Albertus Magnus College where they took the shootout victory Friday and an outright 3-1 win on Saturday. First year goalkeeper, Veronika Hadamovsky made 40 saves between the two games. 

• Three players lead the team with seven points apiece – Adriana Crepaldi (4 goals, 3 assists), Emily Hansen (4 goals, 3 assists), and Gianna Skrelja (3 goals, 4 assists). 

• Freshman, Cassidy Morrison from Fairbanks, Alaska, leads the team in goals with 5 – her most recent goal coming against Albertus Magnus January 25th.  

• Senior Margeaux Butters is tied with Skrelja for the most helpers on the season with 4 assists. Butters also leads the team with 47 blocked shots through 19 games played. 

Cadets 

• The Cadets are receiving votes from the most recent USCHO Division III Women's Ice Hockey Poll, putting them just outside the top 15 nationally ranked teams. 

• Norwich is currently on a 5-game winning streak with their last loss coming to #7 Plattsburgh State on January 6th. 

• Livia Brooks leads the team in points with 15 (10 goals, 5 assists).