Yale Falls to Harvard in OT; UConn Ties Maine in Hockey
Yale dropped a heartbreaker to Harvard 3-2 in overtime Saturday while UConn battled Maine to a 3-3 tie in college hockey action across New England.
The Bulldogs’ loss to their Ivy League rivals came in ECAC play, adding another chapter to one of college hockey’s most storied rivalries. Yale had forced the extra period but couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity.
Meanwhile, UConn’s tie with Maine in Hockey East action showed the Huskies’ resilience in conference play. The 3-3 deadlock came after regulation time, with both teams earning a point in the Hockey East standings.
The games were part of a busy Saturday across college hockey, with Quinnipiac posting a convincing 4-1 victory over Princeton in ECAC action. The Bobcats’ win demonstrated the strength of Connecticut college hockey programs competing at the Division I level.
Elsewhere in ECAC play, Brown defeated Dartmouth 4-3, while RPI dominated Colgate 6-1 and Union topped Cornell 4-1. The conference results reshape standings as teams head into the final stretch of regular season play.
Hockey East saw several other close contests beyond UConn’s tie. Boston University defeated New Hampshire 5-3, Boston College beat Merrimack 4-2, and UMass Lowell topped Vermont 5-2.
The tie for UConn extends their recent competitive stretch in Hockey East, where the program has established itself as a consistent presence since joining the conference. Yale’s overtime loss to Harvard continues the tight competition typical of ECAC play, where games often come down to single goals and overtime periods.
Both Connecticut programs now look ahead to their next conference matchups as the regular season winds down and teams position themselves for postseason tournaments. The ECAC and Hockey East tournaments will determine automatic bids to the NCAA tournament, making every point crucial in the standings.