Vermont vs. UConn: Hockey East Opening Round Clash Preview
In the Hockey East Opening Round, Vermont's men's hockey team will face UConn at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Toscano Family Forum, with the game available for live streaming on ESPN+ and WVMT radio.
The Big PictureThe path to the Hockey East Tournament at TD Garden in Boston highlights the significance of the opening round matchup between UConn and Vermont.
By the Numbers- Jens Richards leads Vermont in scoring with 21 points, followed by Jérémie Bucheler with 17 points.
- Ryan Miotto ranks second in goals for Vermont with nine and has three game-winning goals this season.
- UConn has a 6-11-0 record at home this season and secured the eight-seed for the Hockey East Opening Round.
- Vermont leads the overall series against UConn 26-14-1, with the Huskies winning five of the last six matchups.
Vermont will aim to advance to face top Hockey East teams after the opening round, setting the stage for potentially challenging matchups.
Bottom LineVermont faces a crucial showdown against UConn as they embark on their postseason journey in the Hockey East Opening Round, eyeing a path to the prestigious TD Garden tournament.
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