LOWELL — The Boston Fleet returned from their nine-day break with a win against the Ottawa Charge at Tsongas Center. Both teams lost two of their last three entering Tuesday night’s matchup.

Both teams went into the final 20 minutes of play tied at 2-2, but Hannah Brandt scored the game-winning goal for Boston to give the home team its second straight victory and first win streak of the season.

The first 20 minutes saw a combined 16 shots between both teams but goalies Aerin Frankel and Emerance Maschmeyer stood on their heads for Boston and Ottawa, respectively, to keep the game scoreless.

The second period was a different story with four goals scored.

The game’s first goal came 2:18 into the second period when Jamie Lee Rattray buried her first goal of the season. Ottawa tied things up four minutes later with a goal from Shiann Darkangelo — who began last season with the Fleet before being traded to the Charge — but Boston reclaimed the lead two minutes later thanks to Shay Maloney’s first PWHL goal.

With 3:42 left in the second Aneta Tejralova — who spent a season with the PHF’s Boston Pride — shot one right past Frankel to make it 2-2 as Ottawa tied the game for a second time in the period.

The game remained tied for the first half of the third period until Brandt ripped one past Maschmeyer to give the Fleet their third and final lead of the game with help from a nice pass from Hilary Knight from behind the net.

The Charge went on a crucial power play with about seven minutes left when Sydney Bard was called for boarding in the third period. But the Fleet killed it off thanks to some big saves from Frankel.

Ottawa pulled Maschmeyer in the final two minutes for the extra skater, but Frankel once again stood on her head despite the Charge’s best effort. The Northeastern product stopped 24 of 26 shots in the win.

Boston now has 10 days off and returns to action Dec. 27 against the Toronto Sceptres at Coca-Cola Center.

A Milton, Massachusetts, man indicted in May on accusations he practiced dentistry without a license is facing additional charges, the Office of the Attorney General said Tuesday.

Fritz Gabriel, 69, was the manager of Boston-based dental practice Forest Hills Dental. Investigators allege that Gabriel posted as a licensed dentist and issued prescriptions, including ones for controlled drugs like Percocet and Hydrocodone, using the registration and credentials of another dentist without their knowledge. Under state law, only licensed dentists are allowed to issue prescriptions to their patients.

Gabriel is further accused of charging a patient’s credit card more than $6,000 in unauthorized purchases, including $5,000 to Forest Hills Dental. According to the AGO, Gabriel helped the patient open the credit card and then used the account without the patient’s knowledge or consent.

He was indicted by a Suffolk County Grand Jury on charges of unlawful use of a registration number and one count of fraudulent use of a credit card.

In court Tuesday, Gabriel pleaded not guilty to the new charges. He was released on personal recognizance.

Back in May 2024, Gabriel was indicted on allegations he fraudulently billed MassHealth for dental services that were never provided or provided unlawfully. Those charges also allege that he, despite not being licensed, performed an extraction on a MassHealth member that left her with an exposed root in her mouth. That case is ongoing.

Former Ball State running back Vaughn Pemberton is transferring to Boston College. 

The redshirt junior made the announcement late Monday night via a social media post. 

“God is great,” wrote Pemberton via X. “Excited to get to work! 100% committed!”

Pemberton has spent four seasons at Ball State. During that time, he has appeared in 28 games and tallied 119 rush attempts for 548 yards and three touchdowns as well as 22 receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown. 

The 5-foot-11, 242-pound offensive weapon had a breakout year in 2024. In ten games, he recorded 61 rush attempts for 276 yards and two touchdowns as well as eight receptions for 76 yards and one touchdown, all career-highs. 

He also tallied one kickoff return for 23 yards in Ball State’s season finale 42-21 loss to Ohio on Nov. 29. 

As a prospect, the Lake Forest, Ill., native was rated as a two-star from the class of 2021 and ranked No. 2,649 nationally, No. 183 in running backs, and No. 78 in the state of Ill., according to 247Sports Composite. 

Pemberton is the third addition to the Eagles program out of the transfer portal this year. Former FAU tight end Zeke Moore announced his commitment and signing on Monday afternoon and former Campbell wide receiver VJ Wilkins committed to Boston College over the weekend. 

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