NCAA Quarterfinal Pre-game

Hockey
Joe Meloni

Despite a lack of offensive rhythm or production yesterday, UMass coach Don Cahoon kept the lineup exactly as it was in the Minutemen's opening round win over Clarkson.

Line 1: Chris Capraro (LW) – Cory Quirk (C) – Matt Burto (RW)
Line 2: P.J. Fenton – Brett Watson – Alex Berry
Line 3: Kevin Jarman – Jordan Virtue – Will Ortiz
Line 4: Scott Crowder – Matt Anderson – Chris Davis
Defense 1: Mark Matheson (Left) – Mike Kostka (Right)
Defense 2: David Leaderer – Justin Braun
Defense 3: Topher Bevis – John Wessbecker

Maine’s lines remain unchanged from yesterday’s 4-1 defeat of St. Cloud State. Sophomore goaltender Ben Bishop is between the pipes for the second consecutive game after missing four games with a groin injury.

The Black Bears sent three net minders out for warm-ups, this is most likely in case Bishop aggravates that groin injury.

The 6-foot-7 net minder wasn’t tested much by St. Cloud yesterday. While he made 32 saves, many of them were poor shots taken by a desperate Husky team.

Check back between periods for game notes and updates.