The University of Maine men’s ice hockey schedule for the 2007-08 season has been finalized and the Black Bears will start off on the road for a two-game series against 2004 and 2005 national champion Denver Oct. 12-13.

The Bears will have their first home games Oct. 19 and 20 at Alfond Arena against Mercyhurst. Maine starts its season with an exhibition game at Alfond Arena on Friday, Oct. 6 against the U.S. Under-18 National Team.

Maine will open its Hockey East conference schedule on the road against Northeastern Oct. 26 and 27.

The Bears will be playing 13 games against teams that took part in the 2007 NCAA Tournament.

Fan interested in purchasing season tickets can register by calling 581-BEAR or by going online at www.goblackbears.com. All game dates and times are subject to change and a schedule of televised games will be released in September.

The University of Maine volleyball team also announced its 2007 season schedule this week and the Black Bears will have seven home matches at Memorial Gym. Maine’s season starts on the road at the Ball State Tournament in Muncie, Ind., Aug. 24-25. They will play Ball State Aug. 24 and both Ohio State and Missouri State on Aug. 25. Maine’s first home match will be against Northeastern Aug. 28.