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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.

‘Cats preserve unbeaten streak with weekend sweep

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

‘Cats open up season versus Black Bears

Leissner, Dion shine in win over Holy Cross

Lai’s clutch shot leads to OT win

'Cats end first-semester slate with podium showing

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.

Three ‘Cats score in double - figures to lead UNH past Terriers

Wildcats ready for season opener against Black Bears

America East invades Midwest:Wildcats ride 10-match win streak into battle vs. No. 1 Nebraska

The 2016 America East Champions are headed to Lincoln to take on host Nebraska in the first round of the NCAA tournament. UNH battles the Cornhuskers Friday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m.

Offensive explosion lifts Wildcats to 64-21 first round victory

Kelleher’s career night lifts ‘Cats over Minutemen

At 16:26 in the first period, Jason Salvaggio potted a goal to give the Wildcats a 2-1 lead. The primary assist was credited to senior forward Tyler Kelleher, which was at the time, his first point of the evening. To the dismay of the UMass Amherst Minutemen, Kelleher would go on to tally four more, which resulted in a career-high five-point night for the Longmeadow, Massachusetts native.

Wildcats, Friars defend home rinks in weekend split

After an impressive, come-from-behind overtime win on Tuesday against Harvard, UNH then focused its attention on a home-and-home series against the Providence Friars over the weekend.

Kelleher’s career night lifts ‘Cats over Minutemen

At 16:26 in the first period, Jason Salvaggio potted a goal to give the Wildcats a 2-1 lead. The primary assist was credited to senior forward Tyler Kelleher, which was at the time, his first point of the evening. To the dismay of the UMass Amherst Minutemen, Kelleher would go on to tally four more, which resulted in a career-high five-point night for the Longmeadow, Massachusetts native.

UNH cools off against ACU, WVU

After a promising start to the season, UNH fell back down to earth after its games against Abilene Christian University and West Virginia University.

Poor shooting dooms ‘Cats

Following its first win, UNH traveled to Lexington, Kentucky to take on the University of Kentucky in a non-conference matchup. The No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats knocked off UNH 92-43.

Wildcats retain Musket, battle way into playoffs

Going into Saturday’s Battle for the Brice-Cowell Musket, there was more on the line for the Wildcats than an 18th century flintlock rifle. A loss would almost certainly end UNH’s FCS-best streak of 12 straight playoff appearances.