Chad Merrell and his University of New England teammates celebrate Merrell's second-period goal against Adrian.

Jacob Suede is congratulated by teammates after his first-period goal gave Adrian a 1-0 lead over the University of New England in an NCAA Division III hockey semifinal on Friday in Beverly, Mass.

Fans of the University of New England men's hockey team react during the first period of the Nor'easters NCAA Division III national semifinal game against Adrian in Beverly, Mass., on Friday.

Alessio Luciani of Adrian tries to stickhandle past Ryan Kuzmich of the University of New England.

Collin Heinold of the University of New England joins fans in celebrating his second-period goal against Adrian.

Garrett Devine celebrates after scoring UNE's first goal of the game.

University of New England fans watch closely during an 8-7 overtime loss to defending NCAA champion Adrian in a Division III semifinal Friday in Beverly, Mass.

UNE goalie Billy Girard IV keeps his eye on the puck as Bradley Somers, left, tries to get his stick on the puck.

UNE forward Jared Christy tries to fend off an Adrian defender to keep control of the puck.

Dawson Ellis, left, of UNE celebrates a goal with Jake Fuss coming to join the celebration.