ORONO, Maine — Had Presque Isle’s Jillian Flynn decided to attend a Division III school instead of the University of Maine, she probably would be logging a lot of ice time as a starting goalie.
But the former All-Eastern Maine Class B second-team goalie for the Presque Isle High School boys hockey team has absolutely no regrets about her decision.
Flynn, who has appeared in only two games over 1 1/2 seasons, is enjoying being part of the nation’s No. 9-ranked Division I team.
UMaine (16-6-3 overall, 10-3-2 Hockey East) will take a 10-game unbeaten streak (8-0-2) into Saturday afternoon’s home game against Merrimack College.
The Black Bears have registered one of the nation’s most dramatic turnarounds after going 10-21-1 (6-17-1 in HE) last season.
“I’m a strong believer that everyone has a role on a team. If it means not playing right now, it’s fine. Carly (starting goalie Carly Jackson) is absolutely my best friend on the team. We both believe in doing what is best for the team,” said Flynn, who received an academic scholarship to attend UMaine.
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