BOSTON (Nov. 7, 2026) -- Sophomore Shea Nolan (Quincy, Mass.) scored at the first-period buzzer off a feed from junior Kaitlyn Ondrick (Westfield, Mass.), and junior Veronika Hadamovsky (Prague, Czech Republic) made nine saves to backstop UMass Boston to a 1-0 shutout victory over New England College at the Edward T. Barry Ice Rink Saturday afternoon.
UMass Boston moves to 1-2 overall while New England College falls to 0-3.
Nolan provided the only offense of the afternoon, finishing a feed from Ondrick at exactly 20:00 of the first period for an even-strength goal — the Beacons' first of the 2026-27 season. Senior Ellie Eigner (Bowling Green, Ohio) led all skaters with six shots on goal, and Hadamovsky turned aside all nine attempts she faced to earn the shutout.
The Beacons controlled the first period from the drop of the puck, putting 12 shots on goal to New England College's three. The lone goal came in the final second of the frame: Ondrick fed Nolan, who beat New England College goaltender A. McGinty at the buzzer to give UMass Boston a 1-0 lead heading into the first intermission.
UMass Boston kept the pressure on through the second period, outshooting New England College nine to four, but McGinty — who finished with 32 saves — kept the visitors within striking distance. The Beacons generated consistent chances, with junior Grace Lynch (West Roxbury, Mass.) putting five shots on goal and junior Cassidy Morrison (Fairbanks, Alaska) sending all four of her attempts on frame.
The third period tested the Beacons' resolve. UMass Boston outshot New England College 12-2 in the final frame but had to survive a critical penalty kill after a tripping call with four minutes remaining. Senior Maggie Lynch (Quincy, Mass.) and sophomore Aisling McFadden (Erie, Pa.) combined for key blocked shots during the man-down sequence, and Hadamovsky held firm to preserve the shutout and send the Beacons off the ice with their first win of the season.
SCORING
– 1st 20:00 UMB Shea Nolan (Kaitlyn Ondrick) - (5v5)
GAME NOTES
– Nolan's goal at 20:00 of the first period was the Beacons' first goal of the 2026-27 season and her first career point; Ondrick earned her first point of the season with the primary assist.
– Hadamovsky's nine-save shutout is the Beacons' first of the 2026-27 season; the junior has posted a 1.02 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage across three starts this season.
– Eigner (Bowling Green, Ohio) led all skaters with six shots on goal on eight attempts; her 12 shots on goal through three games lead the team.
– Lynch and McFadden each blocked two shots, with their efforts on the late third-period penalty kill proving decisive in preserving the lead.
– UMass Boston dominated the shot battle, finishing with a 33-9 advantage in shots on goal and a 54-27 edge in total shot attempts, while winning the faceoff circle 28-22.
UP NEXT
UMass Boston heads to Keene, N.H., Friday, Nov. 13, to face Keene State at 4 p.m.
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