The University of Massachusetts hockey team finished the 2024-25 regular season with a 2-2 tie against Maine. UMass initially took a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Dans Locmelis and Larry Keenan, but Maine rallied in the third period to tie. Nicholas Niemo and Luke Antonacci scored for Maine, pushing the game into overtime. Despite both teams not capitalizing on power plays during regulation, Maine won in the shootout. UMass had a chance to secure the win, but Cole O’Hara missed in the shootout, allowing Maine to claim the extra point with Sully Scholle’s successful attempt. The game saw a strong performance from UMass, despite losing their lead in the final period. The contest also featured a physical moment, with Maine’s Taylor Makar receiving a game misconduct for cross-checking UMass’ Lucas Mercuri.

This article discusses the ongoing issue of unsafe, icy sidewalks at the University of Massachusetts Amherst following winter storms. A major storm in February 2025 left sidewalks covered in thick ice for days, creating dangerous conditions for people. Many students and residents reported slipping and falling while navigating through campus and town. The town’s bylaw places the responsibility for snow and ice removal on property owners, who must salt or sand sidewalks next to their properties. However, enforcement of this bylaw is weak, and the $50 fine for non-compliance is not sufficient to ensure action, particularly for large businesses or wealthier property owners who can afford the fines. This brings attention to the people that it is time for a systemic change to improve sidewalk safety, suggesting the town of Amherst need to do better to address this ongoing problem.