2008 Woodie Awards
Hockey falls in UNB exhibition
Caleb Savage
Issue date: 12/3/07 Section: Maine Sports
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UMaine knew right away it was going to be a hard-fought battle, as New Brunswick is 12-0 in the Atlantic University Hockey Conference. Both teams came flying out of the gates, but New Brunswick would strike first.
Less than four minutes into the game, the opposition took the lead and would never look back. John Scott Dickson made the score 1-0, when at 16:22, he scored right out of the face-off circle, beating UMaine's backup goalie Dave Wilson. Big Ben Bishop took the exhibition game off.
Both teams came out a little flat during the second period, as neither team could find the twine. Wilson continued to play well throughout the period. The third period was much different than the second, as both teams came out with intensity.
UMaine finally got on the scoreboard, as they tied up the game midway through the last period. The Black Bears capitalized on a power-play opportunity when Andrew Sweetland beat goalie Derek Yeomans and tied the game at one apiece.
With about 10 minutes left in the game, Luke Gallant scored the game-winning goal and sealed the deal for New Brunswick. Dave Wilson had his back against the wall, as the opposition charged him on a five on three and couldn't make the stop.
Despite losing the game 2-1, UMaine saw an excellent performance from their backup goalie Dave Wilson as he stopped 26 shots on goal. New Brunswick improves to 20-2-1, including regular season and exhibition games. Next weekend, Merrimack comes to Orono, and the fighting Black Bears will try to stop a seven-game winless streak. They haven't won a game since Oct. 27.
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