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Penn State Hockey silenced any doubters with a nearly perfect performance in the Allentown Regional semifinals, a commanding 5-1 win over Maine in the 2025 NCAA Hockey Tournament.
In the opening period, No. 1 seed Maine looked like they would be in control, and the Nittany Lions would be fighting to catch up. However, that only lasted a minute and four seconds when Penn State’s JJ Wiebusch scored a goal to tie things up, and the team never looked back.
Maine was left reeling and couldn’t recover as they were held scoreless for the game despite only shooting seven fewer shots. The Nittany Lions scored two goals with off-power plays and received two from Matt Dimarsico and Dane Dowiak, who sealed the deal with an empty net goal. JJ Wiebusch also had a goal and assisted with the first goal from Dimarsico.
The Nittany Lions will face UConn in the Allentown Regional Finals on March 30.
Recap all live updates, scores, and highlights from Penn State Hockey vs. Maine.
Penn State 5, Maine 1
Even with Maine scoring in less than five minutes to start the game, Penn State had everything go their way from that point forward as they defeated the Black Bears 5-1.
Penn State 5, Maine 1
With an empty net, Penn State finishes the game with one last goal from Dane Dowiak.
Penn State 4, Maine 1
Josh Nadeau gets put into the penalty box for Maine, and it sets up another power play for Penn State, which has already scored two out of the four goals on power plays.
Penn State 4, Maine 1
Maine has gotten off a plethora of shots to begin the third period.
Penn State 4, Maine 1
It is not impossible, but Maine must score quickly and often in this final period of play to extend its season.
Penn State 4, Maine 1
Penn State added another goal in the second period and held Maine scoreless in the second.
Penn State 4, Maine 1
The Nittany Lions are not letting up on taking shots, but Albin Boija has made some fantastic saves for the Black Bears.
Penn State 4, Maine 1
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Penn State 4, Maine 1
A second goal from DiMarsico still leaves Maine looking for answers. However, there is still a lot of game left.
Penn State 3, Maine 1
The Black Bears look to continue to weather the storm and get back into it.
Penn State 3, Maine 1
The Nittany Lions are heading into the intermission up 3-1 after a momentum-swinging opening period.
Penn State 3, Maine 1
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Penn State 3, Maine 1
Another goal was scored in the first period for Penn State, and even after Maine’s challenge, the Nittany Lions went up 3-1.
Penn State 2, Maine 1
Transition, transition, transition!!#WeAre #HockeyValley pic.twitter.com/VEF1furuXu
Penn State 2, Maine 1
JJ Wiebusch goes from scoring to setting up his team with an assist to Matt DiMarsico, as Penn State is now in the lead.
Maine 1, Penn State 1
Beautiful execution!!#WeAre #HockeyValley pic.twitter.com/btHu0B83g8
Maine 1, Penn State 1
Taylor Makar opens the scoring for the Black Bears! #NCAAHockey x 🎥 ESPN2 / @MaineIceHockey pic.twitter.com/ODOEBCRGm7
Maine 1, Penn State 1
Well, that didn’t take long. JJ Wiebusch quickly gets the Nittany Lions on the board and ties it up on the power play.
Maine 1, Penn State 0
Taylor Makar scores to open things up with an early score, and the Black Bears are on top.
Maine 0, Penn State 0
Both teams are ready to get things started as the puck drops.
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Penn State vs. Maine hockey will be live on ESPN2 at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 28.
Here’s the NCAA Hockey Tournament regional schedule.
Thursday, March 27
Friday, March 28
Saturday, March 29
Sunday, March 30
Thursday, April 10
Saturday, April 12
Penn State hockey takes on UMaine today, March 28, in the NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament. Follow along for live updates from the game.
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