University of Massachusets Athletics
Saturday, February 21
Durham, N.H.
7 p.m.
University of Massachusetts
18-12-0, 11-9-0
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New Hampshire
13-16-1, 7-12-1
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Massachusetts
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New Hampshire
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#19 Massachusetts Hockey Edged By New Hampshire, 1-0
February 21, 2026 | Hockey
DURHAM, N.H. – No. 19 University of Massachusetts hockey was unable to solve New Hampshire netminder Kyle Chauvette, falling 1-0 at the Whittemore Center on Saturday night. The loss leaves the Minutemen at 18-12-0, 11-9-0 in Hockey East, while the Wildcats move to 13-16-1, 7-12-1 in league action.
The lone goal of the contest came midway through the first period as Ryan Philbrick collected a pass from Alex Carr behind the UMass net and found Ryan MacPherson for a one-timer from the top of the left faceoff circle that beat goaltender Michael Hrabal 8:04 into the frame.
Massachusetts' offense surged in the second period with a flurry of chances around the 7:50 mark. However Lukáš Klecka was denied by Chauvette, Justin Kerr had shots blocked and wide in succession and Landon Nycz had his attempt blocked, as well. UNH ended the night with 19 blocks in total.
The teams finished level in shots at 29 apiece. UMass was 0-for-2 on the power play and the Wildcats were 0-for-4.
Hrabal totaled 28 saves in the setback and Chauvette stopped all 29 shots he faced on the evening.
The Minutemen will be back in action next Friday, February 27, when the squad will face #10/11 UConn in Storrs at 7 p.m.
The lone goal of the contest came midway through the first period as Ryan Philbrick collected a pass from Alex Carr behind the UMass net and found Ryan MacPherson for a one-timer from the top of the left faceoff circle that beat goaltender Michael Hrabal 8:04 into the frame.
Massachusetts' offense surged in the second period with a flurry of chances around the 7:50 mark. However Lukáš Klecka was denied by Chauvette, Justin Kerr had shots blocked and wide in succession and Landon Nycz had his attempt blocked, as well. UNH ended the night with 19 blocks in total.
The teams finished level in shots at 29 apiece. UMass was 0-for-2 on the power play and the Wildcats were 0-for-4.
Hrabal totaled 28 saves in the setback and Chauvette stopped all 29 shots he faced on the evening.
The Minutemen will be back in action next Friday, February 27, when the squad will face #10/11 UConn in Storrs at 7 p.m.
Team Stats
MAS
UNH
Shots
29
29
PPG
0
0
SHG
0
0
Penalties
4
2
Penalty Mins
8
4
Faceoffs Won
26
32
Game Leaders
+/-
-1
Goals
0
Sh
5
A
0
+/-
-1
Goals
0
Sh
5
A
0
+/-
0
Goals
0
Sh
4
A
0
+/-
-1
Goals
0
Sh
4
A
0
Players Mentioned
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