PORTLAND – The Friends of Maine Hockey is presenting the annual “Skate with the Bears” on Saturday, Jan. 5, from 5-6 p.m. Skaters can join the University of Maine men’s ice hockey team at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland.

Fans can meet the players, get autographs and get pictures taken. Autograph sheets, player cards, and T-shirts will be available. The event is free and open to the public.