UNH erupts

Hockey
Joe Meloni

New Hampshire 6, UMass 1

DURHAM, N.H. - UMass entered the second period down one goal and looking for an equalizer. Alex Berry hit the post early, signaling good things for the Minutemen.

But UMass quickly learned the difference between itself New Hampshire.

UMass creates chance; UNH capitalizes on them. The Wildcats scored four unanswered goals in the period and now hold a commanding 6-1 lead entering the third period.

Junior Jerry Pollastrone scored his second and third goals of the game, adding his series total of five. Freshman goaltender Paul Dainton was removed from the game after UNH made it 4-1.