BOSTON – The University of Maine will host a pre-game party before Friday’s 5 p.m. Hockey East semifinal between the Black Bears and Boston College at the FleetCenter.

The reception will be held at the Boston Beer Works beginning at 3:30 p.m. It is located at 112 Canal Street and is one block from the FleetCenter.

If Maine wins and plays in Saturday’s 7 p.m. final, there will be another reception at the Beer Works beginning at 5:30 p.m.