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Senior forward Paul Thompson of Derry and junior defenseman Blake Kessel of the eighth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team were named semifinalists for the 59th annual Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. A two-time Hockey East Player of the Month (November and January) and three-time Hockey East Player of the Week, Thompson ranks second in the nation in goals (24), goals per game (.87) and points per game (1.57). In addition, Thompson leads the nation in power play goals with 11.

Junior Angie Nunez was the driving force of Notre Dame's offense before she fouled out in the fourth quarter, scoring 22 points, but Mystic Valley persevered to prevail in overtime, 32-31. Nunez went on a personal 7-0 run to end the first half to draw Notre Dame even at the break.

Angie Nunez poured in 22 points and ripped down 10 rebounds as Notre Dame of Lawrence downed Mystic Valley, 47-39. Kira Torres had five steals to go along with her six points and Jessica Brito added nine points, four blocks and six rebounds for Notre Dame (4-2).