November, 1977 – Alfond Arena opens for its first hockey season..

1991-92 – Expansion project increases capacity from 3,800 to more than 5,200. Arena also becomes home of UMaine men’s and women’s basketball teams.

1998 – Additional luxury boxes are added, giving the arena its current capacity of 5,641.

2004-05 – Renovations completed during construction for Shawn Walsh Hockey Center that included renovated men’s, women’s and visitor’s locker rooms. A new Hockey Hall of Fame, Bear Necessities store and concessions areas were added.