After an incredible sweep against UMass Lowell last weekend, UConn will face Merrimack Friday night in its final game before the winter break.
The Huskies' sweep over the River Hawks ended an eight-game losing streak that endured through November.
UConn's sweep earned two players Hockey East honors this week. Goaltender Rob Nichols was named the Defensive Player of the Week, while age Thompson was tabbed as the Rookie of the Week.
Merrimack enters the game ranked 19th in the latest USCHO.com poll. The Warriors dropped from 16th after being swept by No. 1 Providence. UConn is 3-3 against ranked opponents this season.