BOSTON – When a team scores four goals in a college hockey game and limits its opponent to 23 shots on goal, that’s usually the recipe for a victory. But that wasn’t the case Saturday night as the Boston University Terriers scored two shorthanded goals… Read More
Junior center Keith Johnson can’t wait as the University of Maine men’s hockey team make its debut at Boston University’s year-old Agganis Arena tonight. Johnson’s older brother, Gregg, played at BU and they played against each other for one season. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
The University of Maine men’s hockey program has had players from all over the globe during its 29-year existence. Next fall, the Bears will have their first Floridian. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
ORONO – University of Maine center and assistant captain Michel Leveille had gone three games without a point. And when assistant coach Grant Standbrook told him in a one-on-one meeting between the wins over Brown (Nov. 7) and Northeastern (Nov. 10) that he wasn’t playing… Read More
ORONO – University of Maine sophomore right wing Wes Clark’s 2005-06 men’s hockey debut was memorable Saturday night. Clark assisted on a pair of goals, including junior center Keith Johnson’s second game-winner in three games, to complement sizzling junior center Michel Leveille’s goal and two… Read More
ORONO – The University of Maine men’s hockey team has had a lot of recent success against the University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks. And that trend continued Friday night. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
ORONO – University of Maine junior left wing Brent Shepheard certainly wasn’t upset when 2005 came to an end. The first half of the current season was a nightmare for the rugged Shepheard. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
The University of Maine men’s hockey team is looking to end a goal-scoring drought in its quest for an eighth consecutive NCAA Tournament berth. The Bears went 7-2 in nonconference play and now have 18 Hockey East games remaining as they enter the second half… Read More
ESTERO, Fla. – Senior center Derek Damon and his linemate, junior right wing Keith Johnson, had each gone nine games without scoring a goal for the University of Maine men’s hockey team. They snapped their droughts at an opportune time Wednesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
ESTERO, Fla. – The University of Maine men’s hockey team’s recent woes in the Florida College Classic continued Tuesday night. Goals by Mike Gergen, Justin Williams, and Andrew Carroll in the first 8:13 of the second period erased a 1-0 Maine lead and gave the… Read More
ORONO – The sprints that ended Tuesday’s practice were grueling. But University of Maine men’s hockey players Mike Hamilton and Wes Clark weren’t complaining. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i… Read More
ORONO – The University of Maine men’s hockey team emerged from its recent run of lackluster performances in impressive fashion Saturday night. The Black Bears put together a dominant 60-minute performance en route to a 5-2 Hockey East victory over Northeastern University. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
Three men with University of Maine ties will try to dampen the holiday spirit of the Alfond Arena faithful Saturday night when they bring their Northeastern University Huskies to Orono for a Hockey East game against the Black Bears. First-year Huskies head coach Greg Cronin… Read More
BANGOR – Two University of Maine hockey players will perform community service as punishment for their involvement in a fight over a woman last month in Orono. Mike Hamilton, 22, of Victoriaville, British Columbia, and Wes Clark, 22, of Oakville, Ontario, each pleaded no contest… Read More
PORTLAND – The University of Maine Black Bears appeared to be in a world of trouble with 14:24 remaining in the third period of their men’s hockey game against Brown at the Cumberland County Civic Center Wednesday night. Maine was trailing 1-0 and Maine senior… Read More
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University of Maine men’s hockey coach Tim Whitehead, whose Bears have lost three straight, said it’s important for his team to “stay focused and bring the right type of attitude to the rink” as it tries to snap its losing streak against Brown University at Portland’s Cumberland County… Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College Friars have been one of the surprise teams in Hockey East this season and they showed why Friday night. The Friars completely outworked and outhustled the the University of Maine Black Bears in the second period, using two goals… Read More
The adage that “there’s nothing like home cooking” hasn’t applied to the University of Maine men’s hockey team in Hockey East play so far this season. Maine is 3-1 in Hockey East road games and the Bears have outscored their three victims 15-3. Even in… Read More
ORONO – Alfond Arena is becoming a frustrating venue for the University of Maine Black Bears. Surprise starter Travis Russell made 29 saves and freshman left wing Corey Carlson converted a two-on-one with 9:58 to play as the University of Vermont beat the Black Bears… Read More
Seniors Derek Damon and Greg Moore and junior Michel Leveille have combined for 234 career points on 111 goals and 123 assists. And, after a trial run in a 7-2 win over the United States National Team Development Program’s Under-18 squad, they will play on… Read More
The University of Maine men’s hockey program has received National Letters of Intent from three forwards for next season. Ted Purcell, Robby Dee, and Zach Sill will be counted upon to help fill a void that will be left by the graduation of four quality… Read More
ORONO – The University of Maine men’s hockey team has struggled on the power play the previous two seasons, operating at a 16.2 percent success rate last year and a 16.3 percent rate during the 2003-2004 campaign. It has been a different story this season… Read More
Four freshmen who have played sparingly will get a chance to audition for the University of Maine men’s hockey coaching staff tonight at 7 when the Bears entertain the United States National Team Development Program’s Under-18 squad at Alfond Arena. Seven Maine players have been… Read More
ORONO – Four more University of Maine hockey players were charged Thursday in connection with an incident last weekend during which two players allegedly assaulted another man inside a local apartment. Police issued summonses to Travis Wight, 23, of Fannystelle, Manitoba; Brent Shepheard, 22, of… Read More
ORONO – Two University of Maine men’s hockey players have been suspended from game activities for an indefinite period of time after they were charged with assault and aggravated criminal mischief. Junior Michael Hamilton and sophomore Wesley Clark, both 22-year-old forwards, allegedly beat another student… Read More
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of Maine men’s hockey team learned Saturday night there is little margin for error on the road against a quality opponent. The opportunistic University of New Hampshire Wildcats capitalized on some Black Bear mistakes and rode the goaltending of sophomore… Read More
LOWELL, Mass. – University of Maine senior defenseman Travis Wight had never scored a goal in 72 career games entering Friday night’s Hockey East game at UMass-Lowell. Junior left wing Brent Shepheard had gone 15 games without one. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
He got injured on the very first shift of his college career. But after recovering from a shoulder injury, University of Maine defenseman Travis Ramsey eventually earned his way into the lineup and he has taken his game to another level this season. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
The last three University of Maine men’s hockey teams didn’t receive a lot of offensive production from its defense corps. That trend has continued this season but Maine coach Tim Whitehead has been encouraged by the progress of his blue-liners. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
ORONO – Goaltending has played a decisive role in several University of Maine men’s hockey team’s wins this season. But the skate was on the other foot Sunday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
ORONO – It’s difficult to recall the last time the defense-oriented University of Maine men’s hockey team allowed four breakaways in a game. That’s exactly what happened on Friday night but 6-foot-7 freshman goalie Ben Bishop saved three of the breakaways and another breakaway shot… Read More
ORONO – John Hopson said the “biggest reason” he transferred from the University of Alaska-Anchorage to the University of Maine was because he wanted to play on a team with younger brother Keenan “before I hang ’em up.” Not only have they been teammates this… Read More
AMHERST, Mass. – Goaltending and penalty-killing are two of the most important ingredients in the success of a hockey team. Throw in a productive power play and a team creates an even better recipe for success. University of Maine sophomore Matt Lundin made 31 saves… Read More
ORONO – Boston College’s Conte Forum hasn’t been kind to the University of Maine Black Bears in recent years. Maine was just 1-5-2 in its last eight games there and 0-2-2 in its last four dating back to a 4-3 win on Dec. 6, 2002. Read More
Last year, Bret Tyler earned a special distinction. He was the only University of Maine hockey player selected to an All-Hockey East team. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i =… Read More
ORONO – Sophomore goalie Matt Lundin knew what was at stake when he manned the pipes for the University of Maine in Saturday night’s game against Alabama-Huntsville. Six-foot-seven freshman Ben Bishop, thanks to his 3-1 record, 1.73 goals-against average, and .929 save percentage, has emerged… Read More
Following a productive freshman season and forgettable sophomore and junior years, University of Maine defenseman Travis Wight decided to examine his career last summer. His conclusion? googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for… Read More
MAINE vs. ALABAMA-HUNTSVILLE Time, site: Friday, Saturday, 7 p.m., Alfond Arena, Orono googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++) { if (isMobileDevice()) { if (slot_sizes[i][0]… Read More
A year ago, the University of Maine Black Bears were the top penalty-killing team in Hockey East in league games (90.3 percent success rate) and one of the best in the country at 88 percent overall. And they have picked up where they left off,… Read More
ORONO – Brett Hopson spent virtually an entire day reaching Orono from his home in Prince George, British Columbia, to watch his sons John and Keenan play hockey for the University of Maine against two-time defending NCAA champ Denver. But it was worth it. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
ORONO – The University of Maine Black Bears overcame a toasty Alfond Arena, which featured some third-period fog, and a sluggish start to make a statement in front of a soldout crowd in their home opener Friday night. The Bears surrendered the game’s first goal… Read More
University of Maine hockey captain Greg Moore couldn’t remember the last time he had 10 shots on goal in a hockey game. He had 10 and a goal in Saturday night’s 3-2 overtime time loss to Colorado College at the Ice Breaker Tournament in Colorado Springs. Read More
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – A goal by Derek Patrosso with 2 minutes, 11 seconds remaining in overtime was the difference in Saturday night’s game as Colorado College squeaked by the University of Maine 3-2 in the Icebreaker Tournament. Brett Sterling and Brian Salcido were credited… Read More
Derek Damon has had a productive men’s hockey career at the University of Maine. The hometown boy from Bangor and former John Bapst High School star was the Black Bears’ leading scorer a year ago with 14 goals and 13 assists in 39 games. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
The University of Maine men’s hockey team has been picked to finish tied for third in Hockey East this season in the preseason coaches poll released Thursday at the league’s media day in Boston. “That’s very realistic,” said fifth-year Maine head coach Tim Whitehead, whose… Read More
Robby Dee, whose 49 goals were tops among all schoolboy scorers in Minnesota this past season, has verbally committed to attend the University of Maine on a hockey scholarship beginning in 2006. Dee, a center and left wing who also had 38 assists in 28… Read More
University of Maine freshman Tim Maxwell, who had seven points in just 11 games to lead Maine’s defensemen in points per game (.64), has decided to transfer. “I just didn’t think I really fit the program as well as I could have,” said Maxwell. “It… Read More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Everyone entering the University of Maine locker room after Saturday’s 1-0 overtime loss to Minnesota walked past a gray plastic trash barrel. Protruding from it was a white CCM wooden hockey stick. It was shattered a few inches above the blade, which… Read More
MINNEAPOLIS – An exhausted and distraught Jon Jankus sat on a bench in the University of Maine locker room at the University of Minnesota’s Mariucci Arena with his right leg propped up and his head resting on his right hand. Junior goalie Jimmy Howard walked… Read More
MINNEAPOLIS – In the movie Field of Dreams, one of the catchphrases is “If you build it, they will come.” University of Maine athletic director Patrick Nero is hoping that a proposed new arena in downtown Portland, to replace the aging Cumberland County Civic Center,… Read More
MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team advanced to the 2005 NCAA Frozen Four with a 2-1 overtime win over Cornell in the championship game of the 2005 NCAA West Regional Sunday at Mariucci Arena. Senior forward Barry Tallackson scored the game-winning goal at 4:31 of… Read More
ORONO – The University of Maine men’s ice hockey NCAA Tournament game against the Minnesota on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU, which an be seen on DirecTV channel 609. The Adelphia cable system will broadcast the game on Channel 12… Read More
The University of Maine hockey team’s long uphill climb from a 6-6 start was officially rewarded Sunday morning with its seventh straight NCAA Hockey Tournament berth. But for the second time in three years, the Black Bears will open against an opponent that will be… Read More
It has been a trying senior year for University of Maine right wing and co-captain John Ronan. But it’s getting better. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i… Read More
ORONO – The University of Maine men’s hockey team took a significant step forward in its quest for a seventh straight NCAA Tournament berth Saturday night by beating UMass Lowell 5-1 to sweep their best-of-three Hockey East quarterfinal series. A suddenly rejuvenated power play produced… Read More
ORONO – So much for scouting reports and current trends. The University of Maine men’s hockey team gave UMass Lowell the equivalent of a slap shot out of the playoffs and NCAA Tournament contention. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
The University of Maine Black Bears haven’t sewn up an NCAA Division I Men’s Hockey Tournament berth yet, but their sweep of UMass Lowell and losses absorbed by several other tourney hopefuls have “significantly” improved their chances, according to Wayne Smith, who computes the PairWise Rankings and also… Read More
ORONO – The hockey playoffs are here and that means the goaltenders will take center stage. Last year, the University of Maine’s Black Bears rode the playoff netminding of Jimmy Howard and, to a lesser extent, Frank Doyle, to an NCAA championship game appearance. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – What could have been an uplifting victory to end the regular season turned into a frustrating 2-2 tie for the University of Maine hockey team at Boston College’s Conte Forum on Saturday night. Junior defenseman Peter Harrold’s goal with 16.9 seconds… Read More
University of Maine freshman defenseman Travis Ramsey vividly remembers the University of Maine’s last NCAA hockey championship in 1999 at Anaheim, Cal. That’s because the native of Lakewood, Calif. was there. It left a lasting impression on him. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
ORONO – It was only appropriate that a senior score the most important goal of the game on Seniors Night at Alfond Arena Saturday. Co-captain and right wing John Ronan’s shorthanded goal with just one second remaining in the second period supplied the University of… Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The timing couldn’t have been any better. University of Maine sophomore left wing Josh Soares’ second goal of the game triggered a three-goal outburst in a 6-2 win for the Bears at Schneider Arena Saturday night. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
ORONO – Following an impressive freshman season, University of Maine sophomore defenseman Mike Lundin struggled for a healthy portion of this season. He admits he wasn’t playing up to potential. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
DURHAM, N.H. – One men’s hockey streak ended Friday night and another two fell Saturday night at the Whittemore Center. The University of New Hampshire Wildcats, who had their 12-game home winning streak snapped by Maine on Friday night, returned the favor on Saturday (2-1)… Read More
Most of the University of Maine men’s hockey team’s forwards are mired in goal-scoring droughts, but that hasn’t stopped the Bears from going unbeaten in 2005 (4-0-3). However, the Bears will need some of their slump-riddled forwards to find the back of the net this… Read More
ORONO – It appeared the University of Maine men’s hockey team was on its way to a comfortable victory over Northeastern University on Saturday night to complete a weekend sweep. But, after building a 2-0 lead on goals by Keith Johnson (power play) and John… Read More
When a player isn’t in the lineup for 11 of the first 19 games during his senior season, it would be easy to sulk or become a negative influence in the locker room. But University of Maine men’s hockey defenseman Mat Deschamps did neither. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
ORONO – The University of Maine’s power play has certainly had its share of struggles this season, going 2-for-40 during one recent stretch. But it came through at a crucial time as the Black Bears, hungry for wins in their quest to earn a seventh… Read More
University of Maine sophomore linemates Mike Hamilton and Keith Johnson have each had their ups and downs this season. They have both been healthy scratches. But both are playing some of their best hockey now and the Bears will need them to be at their… Read More
MAINE vs. BOSTON UNIVERSITY Time, site: Friday, Saturday, 7 p.m., Alfond Arena, Orono googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++) { if (isMobileDevice()) { if… Read More
ORONO – University of Maine assistant men’s hockey coach Grant Standbrook has been named the recipient of the 2005 Terry Flanagan Award which honors the career body of work of an assistant coach. It is awarded by the American Hockey Coaches Association and Standbrook will… Read More
AMHERST, Mass. – University of Maine freshman defenseman Bret Tyler made up for some lost time. Tyler, a healthy scratch for the last three games, notched a pair of goals, including the power play game-winner, and sophomore center Michel Leveille scored a pivotal fluke shorthander… Read More
AMHERST, Mass. – It was a game that could have just as easily wound up in the win column for the University of Maine men’s hockey team. But the Black Bears had to settle for a 2-2 overtime tie when UMass sophomore defenseman Mark Matheson,… Read More
ORONO – The University of Maine Black Bears tuned up for their final 14 Hockey East games with an impressive performance against Quinnipiac University Sunday night. Senior defenseman Troy Barnes tied a school record with five assists and sophomore left wing Josh Soares scored a… Read More
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Statistically, it would appear the University of Maine men’s hockey team simply ran into a hot goalie in Harvard University senior Dov Grumet-Morris during Saturday night’s 4-1 loss at the Bright Hockey Center. After all, Grumet-Morris, a two-time loser to Maine in… Read More
ORONO – The University of Maine Black Bears squandered a valuable point in a 2-2 men’s hockey tie with undermanned Merrimack College on Friday night and were determined not to let that happen on Saturday evening. They didn’t. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
ORONO – University of Maine senior right winger and co-captain John Ronan has made his mark as an effective third or fourth line role player who has scored some important goals during his four-year career. He scored overtime game-winners against Harvard in the NCAA Tournament… Read More
HANOVER, N.H. – Since his sophomore season in which he set the NCAA records for lowest goals-against average and best save percentage, University of Maine goalie Jimmy Howard has suffered a case of mononucleosis, a sprained ankle, two upper respiratory infections and a mild knee injury. Read More
ORONO – As expected, goal scoring was a problem for the University of Maine men’s hockey team this season. The Bears lost their top two goal scorers in Todd Jackson, who had 21 a year ago, and Colin Shields (18) and their fifth-leading goal producer… Read More
PORTLAND – Sophomore center Michel Leveille can’t remember his last hat trick. “Maybe three or four years ago,” said Leveille moments after scoring a pair of second-period goals and a crucial third-period goal Sunday afternoon. He led the University of Maine men’s hockey team to… Read More
ORONO – The University of Maine has had its problems at Alfond Arena this season as the Black Bears entered Friday night’s Hockey East game against UMass with a 4-4 home record. But they looked like the team that went 17-1-1 at home a year… Read More
It has been a difficult three weeks for University of Maine sophomore center and 2003-2004 Hockey East Rookie of the Year Michel Leveille, who has missed the last six games due to a separated shoulder. But Leveille will return to the lineup Friday night when… Read More
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ORONO – Like a lot of young Maine hockey players, Greg Moore said he admired the University of Maine men’s hockey program and its accomplishments and daydreamed about possibly playing for the Black Bears some day. That admiration was enhanced on April 3, 1993, when… Read More
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LOWELL, Mass. – It is always nice to earn a come-from-behind victory, especially on the road. The resilient and youthful University of Maine hockey team overcame four one-goal deficits Saturday night and used third-period goals by freshman defenseman Tim Maxwell and junior center Derek Damon… Read More
ORONO – Goalie Jimmy Howard of the University of Maine men’s hockey team appears to be rounding into shape after a summer bout of mononucleosis, two upper respiratory infections, and a sprained ankle contributed to a slow start. Howard, who had six shutouts and set… Read More
BOSTON – The University of Maine men’s hockey team made its final appearance at Boston University’s Walter Brown Arena Sunday but it didn’t turn out to be a memorable one for the Black Bears. Brian McConnell’s power- play goal with 5:24 remaining in the second… Read More
ORONO – Derek Damon had a solid sophomore season for the University of Maine men’s hockey team a year ago and he knew they would be relying on him even more this season. And he has delivered. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
ORONO – It’s a faceoff play called the “quick strike.” And by working it to perfection, the University of Maine men’s hockey team saved itself from suffering another forgettable weekend at Alfond Arena. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
ORONO – Rob Bellamy has already become a hit with the Alfond Arena faithful. That’s because of the hits the University of Maine freshman right winger produces every night. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
University of Maine men’s hockey coach Tim Whitehead will continue to experiment with his lineup this weekend when the St. Lawrence University Saints invade Alfond Arena for two games. In Saturday night’s 6-2 win over Niagara, only one line and one defense tandem was intact… Read More
ORONO – University of Maine freshman goalie Matt Lundin didn’t learn he was going to start his first game until the team meeting earlier Saturday. “I was really anxious. I couldn’t wait to get in there. I didn’t know how I would feel at the… Read More
ORONO – University of Maine sophomore left winger Brent Shepheard was in and out of the lineup a year ago due primarily to a shoulder problem, appearing in 20 of their 44 games. Shepheard made a statement in his battle to earn a regular spot… Read More
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ORONO – Four years ago, classy North Dakota hockey coach Dean Blais had his players wear jerseys with the name “Walsh” on the back of them for their Friday night game in Orono to honor Maine head coach Shawn Walsh, who was in California undergoing treatments for kidney… Read More
ORONO – The University of Maine lost just one home game all of last season but the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux have already dealt them one this season. Sophomore left wing Drew Stafford converted a penalty shot with 2:02 left in overtime to… Read More
The University of Maine Black Bears and the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux are two of the marquee men’s hockey programs in Division I. Hockey East member Maine is 258-95-46 over the past 10 seasons while North Dakota, a longtime Western Collegiate Hockey Association… Read More