Boston College Women’s Hockey Hosts Maine in Exciting Home Series

The Boston College women’s hockey team is gearing up for a two-game home series against Maine this weekend. Both teams want to climb up the Hockey East standings, so fans should expect a lively, competitive matchup filled with grit and skill.

The Eagles just wrapped up a split series with New Hampshire and now hope to use their home ice at Kelley Rink to their advantage. Maine, meanwhile, brings a tough defensive style and will try to frustrate Boston College at every turn.

Both games will stream live on ESPN+, so you won’t have to miss a minute.

Boston College’s Recent Performance

Boston College enters the weekend with an 11-14-1 overall record and a 9-6-1 mark in Hockey East play. Last weekend, they split a home-and-home series with New Hampshire.

The Eagles took a 4-1 win on the road Friday, scoring four unanswered goals after the first period. Olivia Maffeo, Maxim Tremblay, Madelyn Murphy, and Kate Ham each played a big part in that victory.

Saturday’s game at Kelley Rink didn’t go as well, ending in a 6-2 loss. The team will need to bounce back quickly.

Key Players to Watch

Grace Campbell has been one of the Eagles’ brightest spots. She played 178:43 in net over three games last week, stopping 111 of 121 shots for a .917 save percentage.

Campbell also hit a career-high with 54 saves against Northeastern, marking her 100th career game and 50th collegiate win. Her steady presence in net gives Boston College a real shot every night.

On offense, Ava Thomas leads the team with 35 points—15 goals and 20 assists. Sammy Taber follows with 20 points, while Madelyn Murphy has 19.

Maxim Tremblay has chipped in nine goals, which shows the Eagles have plenty of scoring threats. On defense, Emma Conner leads Hockey East with 60 blocked shots, helping Boston College reach 348 blocks as a team this season.

Maine’s Current Form

Maine enters the series with a 9-15-3 overall record and a 5-9-3 mark in conference play. The Black Bears average 1.89 goals per game and allow 2.56, so their offense sometimes struggles to keep pace.

Still, Maine’s defense shows real grit. They’ve found ways to hang in tough games, even when scoring is scarce.

Players to Keep an Eye On

Isabelle Michaud leads Maine with 12 points, making her a player to watch closely. In goal, Kiia Lahtinen has started 24 games, posting a 2.35 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage.

Maine’s defense stands out with 399 blocked shots this year, averaging nearly 15 blocks per game. That kind of commitment could make life tough for Boston College’s offense.

Series History

Boston College has a 57-20-7 all-time record against Maine and a 31-11-3 mark at Kelley Rink. The Eagles have also taken 8 of the last 10 meetings, which probably gives them a bit of confidence going in.

But records only mean so much—these games can turn on a single bounce, and both teams know it.

What to Expect This Weekend

Fans should get an up-tempo series with lots of action at both ends. Boston College will try to make the most of playing at home and climb the Hockey East standings.

Maine, meanwhile, would love nothing more than to spoil the Eagles’ plans and grab some crucial points.

Keep an eye on Grace Campbell in net for Boston College and the defensive wall Maine likes to build. Both teams know how to block shots, so breaking through for goals won’t come easy.