Merrimack College Wins Hockey East Title

0:00It's March 22nd. This is CalBerry Flames News Today Team News powered by AI. Maramack College has made history by winning its first hockey East title. The Warriors beat Yukon 2-1 on Saturday night to claim the championship. Trevor Hoskin, a prospect for the CalBerry Flames, earned an assist on the first goal, while Goldtender Max Lunggren stood tall in net. Lunggren faced heavy pressure, especially late in the game, but stopped 49 of 50 shots for an incredible save percentage. Hoskin has been a key player this season, with 13 goals and 35 points in 33 games. The team needed this win to extend their season and punched their ticket to the national tournament. Fans are buzzing about this upset, as Maramack entered as the eighth seed, the first to ever win the title. They've been on fire lately, going seven wins and no losses over the past three weeks, including four tournament victories. Before this, Maramack had reached the hockey East final twice since joining the conference in 1989, 90, but lost both times.

1:03They made the national tournament a few times in the past, though without advancing far. Now, Maramack heads to the national championships next season, with the brackets still to come. This run caps a thrilling tournament for the Warriors and sets them up for more excitement ahead.