Merrimack returns home to host New Hampshire in the Hockey East opener for both teams on Friday night at Lawler Arena.
The Warriors are coming off a weekend split on the road at Minnesota State. The Wildcats opened their season last week at home against Bentley, winning the game 2-1 in overtime.
When: Friday
Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. ET
Watch U.S.: ESPN+ (w/ Mike Machnik and Mike McMahon)
Watch Int’l: International feed
Venue: Lawler Arena (2,549)
Location: North Andover, Mass.
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History: The Wildcats hold a commanding 82-32-12 lead in the all-time series, but the series has been much closer over the last decade.
Over the last 10 seasons, Merrimack is 12-11-4 against UNH. The Warriors have not lost at home to UNH since Oct. 25, 2019, when the Wildcats won in overtime, 3-2. Charlie Kelleher scored the game-winner for the Wildcats. Declan Carlile and Zach Uens scored for the Warriors.
The all-time series dates back to 1960. The programs met 11 times from 1960-72, but the series ramped up in 1988 when Merrimack moved to Division I and in 1989 when the Warriors joined Hockey East.
