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Wildcats earns two top-5 finishes at UNH Winter Carnival
UNH hosted the second Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA) event this weekend, placing third overall thanks to strong performances by Geneviève Frigon, Lisa Wedsjö, Phil Rivet and Peter Holmes. Frigon improved from a tenth-place finish on the Jan 21 St. Lawrence Carnival to sixth place (2:02.01, 37 points) in the Slalom event at Cannon Mountain.
Wildcats swept at the Whitt
Including the matchup against No. 19 Providence College over the weekend, the next five opponents UNH will face are all currently ranked in the NCAA Division I top-20 as of January 29.
‘Cats win 12 straight, hold firm lead atop America East
The UNH Wildcats have caught fire and, after another comeback win, a 60-50 victory over the University of Maryland-Baltimore County Retrievers, the ‘Cats have extended their winning streak to 12.
Leissner heats up as UNH tops Lowell, falls at UMBC
Like the Wildcats’ season itself, the games played on Wednesday and Saturday marked an inconsistent pattern of feel-good highs and devastating lows.
Protecting the house: ‘Cats overcome early deficit in win over Utah State
Bad news, Bears: Wildcats sweep Black Bears to climb Hockey East standings
When you think of college hockey in the Northeast, you may think of a few different teams: the “Battle of Commonwealth Avenue” between Boston University and Boston College, or maybe the Beanpot Tournament which features both teams along with Harvard and Northeastern University. But if you are from the Durham area, you most certainly know the rivalry between Maine and UNH.
Presidential pardon: JMU ends UNH’s season in playoff rout
There was no wild, spirited fourth-quarter comeback this time.
‘Cats’ season comes to a close after first-round exit in NCAA tournament
Hockey preview:UNH vs. University of Maine
Friday at 7 p.m.; Whittemore Center in Durham, N.H.
Wildcat gameday: No. 21 UNH vs. No. 5 James Madison University
Saturday at 2 p.m.


