JAMESTOWN, ND – Unable to take advantage of four power play opportunities, the #13 University of Mary hockey team suffered a 4-0 loss at #5 University of Jamestown in the Marauders final road game of the regular season.
The loss was a triple whammy for the Marauders. Besides the loss on the ice, the defeat costs UMary a chance to catch Jamestown for second place in the Midwest College Hockey North Division. The Marauders are now locked into third place in the MCH North behind Minot State University and the Jimmies to give UMary a #3 seed in the MCH tournament.
Additionally the Jimmies clinched The Jug trophy in the first season UMary and Jamestown has played for the travelling trophy. The Jimmies have won three of four games between the I-94 rivals with one game to play.
The Marauders slip to 22-12-0-0-0-0 (W-L-OTL-T-SOW-SOL) overall, 21-12-0-0-0-0 in ACHA MD1 play and 12-7-0-0-0-0 against Midwest College Hockey competition. Jamestown improves to 20-11-1-0-1-0 overall and 14-4-1-0-0-0 in MCH play.
The Jimmies scored the opening goal 5:28 into the game when Kaleb Percival fired a shot from top of the left slot that found the net.
With time nearly out on the first period the Jimmies scored with two seconds showing on the clock. Zane MacDonald was credited with a goal as a UMary defender and MacDonald piled into Marauders goalkeeper
Caleb Cross while the puck was bouncing in the crease.
The Jimmies added single goals – both on power plays - in the second and third period to salt away the contest.
The Marauders weren't as lucky on their power play opportunities, including a 5-on-3 for over 50 seconds in the second period. UMary finished 0-for-4 with a man advantage while Jamestown converted on both of its power play chances.
Cross finished the game with 41 saves. Brandon Weare stopped all 32 shots he faced for Jamestown. UJ finished with a 45-32 edge in shots.
The Marauders host the Jimmies Saturday, February 15, in the final home game of the season for UMary. Game time is 7 pm at the Starion Sports Complex Schwan Cadillac Rink in Mandan.
The first 250 fans will receive a free Marauders Rally Towel. It is also Senior Night for UMary.
Additionally the final home game is Armada Appreciation Night. As a thank you for supporting Marauders Athletics, all Armada members will have exclusive access to the suite overlooking the ice with complimentary food and drinks during the game.
#13 University of Mary 0 at #5 University of Jamestown 4 - Status: Final
Friday, February 14, 2025 - Wilson Arena (ND)
#13 University of Mary 0 0 0 - 0
#5 University of Jamestown 2 1 1 - 4
1st Period-1, MD1 University of Jamestown, Percival 2 (Johnson, Baranesky), 5:28. 2, MD1 University of Jamestown, MacDonald 6 (Poole), 19:58. Penalties-No Penalties
2nd Period-3, MD1 University of Jamestown, Johnson 7 5:25 (PP). Penalties-Senf M1umy (interference), 3:32; Christensson M1uj (high sticking), 12:59; Fortin M1uj (cross checking), 14:07; Massie M1umy (cross checking), 16:40; Baranesky M1uj (cross checking), 16:40.
3rd Period-4, MD1 University of Jamestown, Johnson 8 (Poole, Baranesky), 10:41 (PP). Penalties-Lessard M1uj (hooking), 5:10; Massie M1umy (tripping), 8:53; Shelton M1uj (tripping), 15:34.
Shots on Goal-MD1 University of Mary 8-18-6-32. MD1 University of Jamestown 17-14-14-45.
Power Play Opportunities-MD1 University of Mary 0 / 4; MD1 University of Jamestown 2 / 2.
Goalies-MD1 University of Mary, Cross 11-3-0-0 (45 shots-41 saves). MD1 University of Jamestown, Weare 20-7-1-0 (32 shots-32 saves).
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