Hockey
Joe Meloni
Merrimack's leading scorer Rob Ricci cut the UMass lead to 3-1 with a wrist shot over the shoulder of Paul Dainton midway through the second period.
The Warriots committed four penalties in the second 20 minutes but UMass could not convert on any of the man advantages.
Maine is leading UMass Lowell, 2-1, at the end of the second period. A Maine loss and a UMass win clinches the eighth and final playoff spot for the Minutemen in the Hockey East Tournament. If both teams hold on to win, that last spot will be decided until the final night of the regular season. UMass travels to North Andover tomorrow night to finish the home-and-home with MC. While Maine and UML play their second at Alfond Arena tomorrow night.
Should the Black Bears tie the River Hawks tonight and the Minutemen hold on to defeat MC, UMass will clinch that playoff spot.
Check back after the third period for more From the Press Box...
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