Northeastern vs. Connecticut: Hockey East Championship Clash with Gwyneth Philips in the Spotlight
The No. 13 Northeastern women's hockey team will play against the No. 10 Connecticut Huskies in the Hockey East Championship on March 9 at 12 p.m. at Toscano Family Ice Forum, with the game broadcasted live on ESPNU.
The Big PictureNortheastern aims for a record seventh consecutive Hockey East Championship, facing off against UConn in the title game after defeating both Merrimack and New Hampshire in the quarterfinals and semifinals, respectively.
By the Numbers- Northeastern holds a 6-3 record in Hockey East Championship finals and has a 35-11 overall record in the tournament.
- Gwyneth Philips, a Top-10 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award finalist and Goalie of the Year award finalist, boasts a 1.19 GAA and .953 save percentage.
- Northeastern leads 7-1 against Connecticut in playoffs and has a 3-0 record in Hockey East Championship games against UConn.
- UConn, on a four-game winning streak, defeated BC 2-1 in overtime to advance to the final.
The winner of the Hockey East Championship will secure the league's automatic NCAA Tournament berth, with the selection show airing on ESPNews on March 10.
Bottom LineNortheastern's pursuit of a seventh consecutive Hockey East Championship against UConn in the final showcases their dominance in the tournament, with Gwyneth Philips' exceptional goaltending skills adding strength to their quest for victory.
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