UNE goalie Billy Girard is coming off a 58-save performance in a 5-4 overtime win against Utica that sent the Nor'easters to the NCAA Division III semifinals for the second year in a row.

University of New England men's hockey coach Kevin Swallow instructs his players during practice Wednesday.

University of New England goalie Billy Girard makes a save during practice Wednesday in preparation for an NCAA Division III semifinal Friday against Adrian College.

Anthony Sciucco, right, kicks the puck away from the goal during Wednesday's practice. Sciucco scored the winning goal in UNE's quarterfinal victory over Utica.

Jake Fuss, right, tries to keep the puck away from a teammate during Wednesday's practice.

Ryan Kuzmich watches his shot on goal during Wednesday's practice.

Jake Fuss prepares to take a shot during UNE's practice Wednesday in Biddeford. The Nor'easters face defending NCAA champion Adrian in the Division III semifinals Friday in Beverly, Mass.

UNE coach Kevin Swallow instructs his players during practice Wednesday. The Nor'easters take a 21-6-2 record into the second straight trip to the national semifinals.

UNE players run through a drill Wednesday in preparation for their NCAA Division III semifinal Friday against Adrian.