UVM women's hockey blanks Boston University in 3-0 shutout win

Catamounts sweep regular-season series against Terriers

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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The University of Vermont women's hockey team defeated Boston University 3-0 in their third and final regular season meeting. Goaltender Lily Prendergast recorded 18 saves for the shutout, while three different Catamount players scored goals in each period of the game.

Why it matters

This win completes a regular season sweep for Vermont over their Hockey East rival Boston University. The Catamounts' strong performance against the Terriers demonstrates their competitiveness in the conference and sets them up well for the postseason.

The details

Vermont got goals from Lauren O'Hara, Stella Retrum, and Kaylee Lewis, with O'Hara and Retrum also recording assists. O'Hara's goal just 10 seconds into the game set a new program record for the fastest goal scored. Retrum's goal came while Vermont was shorthanded. The Catamounts' defense was stifling, limiting BU to just 18 shots on goal.

  • Lauren O'Hara scored a goal less than 10 seconds into the game, setting a new UVM women's hockey record.
  • Stella Retrum scored a shorthanded goal in the second period.
  • Kaylee Lewis scored the final goal of the game less than four minutes into the third period.

The players

Lily Prendergast

The Vermont goaltender who recorded 18 saves for the shutout win.

Lauren O'Hara

The Vermont player who scored the fastest goal in program history, just 10 seconds into the game, and also recorded an assist.

Stella Retrum

The Vermont player who scored a shorthanded goal in the second period and also recorded an assist.

Kaylee Lewis

The Vermont player who scored the final goal of the game in the third period.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Vermont will be back in action for its "Pack the Gut" game against Northeastern University on Saturday, Feb. 7. The goal of this game for Vermont is to see how many fans can be packed inside of Gutterson Fieldhouse to set a new record for women's hockey attendance at UVM.

The takeaway

This win demonstrates the strength and competitiveness of the UVM women's hockey team, as they completed a regular season sweep of their Hockey East rival Boston University. The Catamounts' balanced scoring attack and stifling defense set them up well for the postseason.