UVM Women’s Hockey Opens Season with Shutout Victory Over #7 Minnesota Duluth
The UVM women's hockey team opened their season by defeating the #7 ranked Minnesota Duluth team with a score of 3-0 in Burlington, Vermont. Freshman goalie Tara Bach recorded a 36-save shutout in the victory.
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, October 2, 2026 —
The University of Vermont (UVM) women’s hockey team commenced their season with a decisive 3-0 victory against the University of Minnesota Duluth, who held the #7 national ranking. The season opener took place in Burlington, Vermont.
A key performance in the win came from freshman goaltender Tara Bach, who achieved a shutout by stopping all 36 shots she faced from the Minnesota Duluth offense. This performance marked a strong start to her collegiate career and was instrumental in securing the team’s clean sheet.
The UVM women’s hockey program has initiated its competitive year with this significant conference win. Details regarding the specific date of the game or other goal scorers were not provided in the summary.
The victory over a highly ranked opponent suggests potential for the UVM team in the upcoming season. Further details on the team’s schedule and previous performance metrics were not available.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Dugan on www.wcax.com, see more information here.
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