June 15, 2011
Women’s Hockey East Association Honors League All-Academic Team
The Women’s Hockey East Association has announced that 16 members of the University of Maine women’s ice hockey team have been named to the 2010-11 WHEA All-Academic Team. Each student-athlete achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better in each of the two academic periods during which she was actively competing. Out of the eight teams that make up the WHEA, the Black Bears led the way with 16 student-athletes honored on this year’s squad.

March 4, 2011
Gallo Named WHEA Honorable Mention All Star
As announced by the Women's Hockey East Association on Friday night at the annual WHEA Championship Awards Banquet, Senior forward, Jennie Gallo (Castlegar, B.C.) has been named to the WHEA Honerable Mention All Star Team.

February 26, 2011
Black Bears Now Women's Hockey East Playoff Bound
It's official. The University of New Hampshire has lost to Boston College in the final game of the WHEA schedule and the Maine women's ice hockey program has now locked up the sixth and final playoff spot.

February 26, 2011
Maine and Gallo Honored by WHEA
For the second week in a row, The University of Maine has been honored by the Women’s Hockey East Association with a Team of the Week award and the Pure Hockey Player of the Week award. As announced by the league on Monday, Senior, Jennie Gallo (Castlegar, British Columbia) has been named this week’s Pure Hockey Player of the Week while The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team was named Team of the Week. It is the first WHEA Pure Hockey Player of the Week award for Gallo this season and the team’s third overall and second in a row Team of the Week award.

February 26, 2011
Black Bears' Upset Bid Falls Short in WHEA Quarterfinals
The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team gets shown the door in Hockey East Quarterfinal action as they go down 5-2 to Providence, Saturday afternoon at Schneider Arena in Providence, R.I.

February 19, 2011
Thanks to Senior Day Effort, Maine Becomes Boston College Fans
Senior day for The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team ended with a walk off goal in OT as senior leader, Jennie Gallo (Castlegar, British Columbia) provided the game winner for a 3-2 Maine win against #4 Boston University.

February 18, 2011
Maine and Croussette Honored by WHEA
To go along with the Team of the Week award, a University of Maine women’s ice hockey player has been honored with a Women’s Hockey East Association (WHEA) weekly award. As announced by the league on Monday, Junior, Myriam Croussette (Baie-Comeau, Quebec) has been named this week’s Pure Hockey Player of the Week while The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team was named Team of the Week. It is the first WHEA Pure Hockey Player of the Week award for Croussette this season and the team’s second Team of the Week award.

February 18, 2011
Black Bears' Bid for WHEA Point Gets Denied
It is no secret that The University of Maine is in need of at the least, a point in their last series of the regular season against #4 Boston University Terriers. Friday night's game has now come and gone, and no points were earned as Maine loses 2-0 to the fourth ranked Terriers.

February 5, 2011
Vermont Shuts down Black Bear Attack
Coming into Friday night's contest, Maine was one of the WHEA's most feared offensive teams ranking fifth in the conference in scoring and third in the conference in power play scoring. That all came to a screeching halt Friday night as the Catamounts of Vermont suffocated the Maine shooters all night long en route to a 1-0 victory for the 'Cats.

February 2, 2011
Maine Honors Scholar-Athletes for Academic Achievement
he University of Maine announced on Wednesday that 239 student-athletes will be honored and recognized for their success in the classroom at the Scholar-Athlete Recognition ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011. One-hundred seventy four student-athletes will be recognized as Scholar-Athletes for achieving a 3.0 or better grade point average for the 2010 year and/or having a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Sixty-five first-year student-athletes will also be honored as *Rising Stars* for earning a 3.0 or better in their first semester at Maine. The Scholar-Athletes and *Rising Stars* total 239, over half of the student-athletes at the University of Maine.

January 30, 2011
UNH Holds Off Black Bear Sweep
Following Saturday afternoon's historic win at the Whittemore Center in Durham, N.H., Maine was denied in their second straight upset bid of rival, New Hampshire. The University of Maine was again, led by Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.), who scored two goals for the Black Bears for the second straight game. However, Ward's efforts would not be enough, as the Wildcats were able to rely on a play maker of their own. Kristina Lavoie paced New Hampshire with a career high three points including a goal of her own and two assists.

January 29, 2011
Maine women defeat UNH 3-2
The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team has defeated the University of New Hampshire in Durham for only the second time, and overall, for only the third time in program history. Season momentum was going against the Black Bears as well; New Hampshire came into the game with two straight wins over nationally-ranked opponents while Maine was dealing with a five game skid. Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.) paced the Black Bears with 2 goals and 1 assist as the Maine women stormed back from 2-0 down in the second period to take the first game in the rivalry series 3-2.

January 22, 2011
Women's Hockey Comes Up Short Against UConn, Falls 3-1 on "Skating Strides" Day
The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team (9-13-4, 3-9-2 Women’s Hockey East Association) dropped a 3-1 decision to visiting UConn Huskies (12-13-1, 8-4-1 WHEA) at the Black Bears annual “Skating Strides Against Breast Cancer” game on Saturday afternoon. Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) notched the lone goal for the Black Bears.

January 21, 2011
Women's Hockey Falls to UConn, 3-0
The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team dropped a 3-0 decision to UConn on Friday evening at Alfond Arena. The loss drops Maine to 9-12-4 overall and 3-8-2 in Women’s Hockey East action while UConn improves to 11-13-1 and 7-4-1 in league play.

January 20, 2011
Women’s Hockey Annual “Skating Strides Against Breast Cancer” Game to Take Place Saturday at 12 p.m.
The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team will be holding its annual “Skating Strides Against Breast Cancer” game on Saturday at 12 p.m. when they face UConn at Alfond Arena.

January 16, 2011
Women's Hockey Falls at Boston University, 5-2
The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team dropped a 5-2 decision to #3 Boston University on Sunday afternoon. The loss drops Maine to 9-11-4 on the season while the Terriers improve to 18-2-3 overall. Myriam Croussette (Baie-Comeau, Quebec) and Dawn Sullivan (Enfield, Nova Scotia) each scored for the Black Bears.

January 8, 2011
Women's Hockey Falls to #6/6 Boston College, 6-1
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team were defeated by #6 Boston College by the score of 6-1 on Saturday evening at Alfond Arena. The loss drops Maine to 9-9-4 and 3-4-2 in Women's Hockey East action while Boston College improves to 13-3-4 and 7-1-2 in league play. Myriam Croussette (Bair-Comeau, Quebec) notched the lone goal for the Black Bears, her ninth of the season.

January 7, 2011
Women's Hockey to Battle #6/6 Boston College at Alfond Arena
The University of Maine will host #6/6 Boston College Saturday night at Alfond Arena at 7 p.m. in Women’s Hockey East action. This will be the third straight game for the Black Bears against a ranked opponent after hosting #8/9 Providence last weekend.

January 3, 2011
Women's Hockey Defeats #8/9 Providence, 3-2
Jennie Gallo’s (Castegar, British Columbia) power play goal 7:03 into the third period would prove to be the difference as the University of Maine women’s ice hockey team defeated #8/9 Providence, 3-2 on Monday afternoon. The win was Maine’s first over a ranked opponent since they defeated #5 Boston College on Nov. 11, 2008 by a score of 5-3 at Alfond Arena. The win moved Maine to 9-8-4 and 3-4-2 in Women’s Hockey East action while Providence fell to 14-6-1 and 5-3-1 in league play.

January 2, 2011
Women's Hockey Falls to #8/9 Providence, 2-1
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team fell to #8/9 Providence College in a Women's Hockey East contest Sunday evening by the score of 2-1. The loss drops Maine to 8-8-4 overall and 2-4-2 in WHEA play while Providence moves to 14-5-1 and 5-2-1 in league play. Dominique Goutsis (Coquitlam, British Columbia) had the lone goal for the Black Bears.

December 31, 2010
Women's Ice Hockey Raising Money for Breast Cancer Research; Selling Pink Pucks
The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team is working to raise money for Breast Cancer Research in unique fashion. The Black Bears have been selling pink pucks at many of the University of Maine home athletic events throughout much of the month of December. The pucks can be purchased with a minimum donation of $1. People may write their name on the puck they purchased and a member of the team will hang the puck up in front of the Women’s Ice Hockey office in the hallway outside of Alfond Family Lounge.

December 11, 2010
Kilgour's Goal Lifts Maine to 2-1 Victory Over Union
Brianne Kilgour's (Hamilton, Ontario) goal with 6:15 remaining in the third period proved to be the game winner as the University of Maine women's ice hockey team skated to a 2-1 victory over Union on Saturday afternoon. The win pushes the Black Bears to 8-7-4 on the season while Union slips to 1-14-3. Dominique Goutsis (Coquitlam, British Columbia) tallied Maine's first goal.

December 10, 2010
Women's Hockey Skates to 2-2 Tie with Union
Myriam Croussette's (Baie-Comeau, Quebec) goal with 4:13 remaining in the period tied things up for the Black Bears as Maine and Union skated to a 2-2 tie on Friday afternoon. The Black Bears see their record move to 7-7-4 on the season while Union now stands at 1-13-3. Junior captain Dawn Sullivan (Enfield, Nova Scotia) also scored a goal for the Black Bears.

December 8, 2010
Student Line Invited Inside Alfond Arena for Women's Ice Hockey Game
Student’s waiting in line for tickets to the Men’s Ice Hockey game Friday night at 7:30 p.m. will be invited inside to cheer on the University of Maine Women’s Ice Hockey team as they battle Union at 2 p.m.

December 4, 2010
Women's Hockey Unbeaten Streak Snapped at Six Games, Fall at Vermont 4-3 in OT
The University of Maine women's hockey team fought back to tie the game in the third period, sending it into overtime, but would fall 4-3 to the Vermont Catamounts on Saturday evening. The loss drops Maine to 7-7-3 overall and 2-3-2 in Women's Hockey East action. Vermont improves to 2-8-8 on the season and picks up its first league win, moving to 1-6-4 in league action. Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.) led the Black Bears' offense with a pair of goals.

December 3, 2010
Dawn Sullivan's Last Second Goal Propels Maine Past Vermont, 3-2
Dawn Sullivan's (Enfield, Nova Scotia) goal with nine seconds remaining in the third period broke a 2-2 tie and gave the Black Bears the 3-2 Women's Hockey East Association (WHEA) victory over Vermont on Friday night. The win moved Maine to 7-6-3 overall and 2-2-2 in WHEA play. The loss drops Vermont back to 1-8-8 and 0-6-4 in league play. The win also extends Maine's unbeaten streak to six games.

November 29, 2010
Pair of Black Bears Win WHEA Weekly Awards
Two University of Maine women's ice hockey players have been honored with Women's Hockey East Association (WHEA) weekly awards, as announced by the league on Monday. Sophomore Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) has been named this week's Pure Hockey Player of the Week while sophomore goaltender Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) has been named the week's WHEA Defensive Player of the Week. It is the third WHEA Defensive Player of the Week award for Ott this season and Dougherty's second Pure Hockey Player of the Week award.

November 27, 2010
Women's Ice Hockey Skates to 1-1 Tie with Robert Morris
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team skated to a 1-1 tie with Robert Morris on Saturday afternoon. The tie brings Maine's overall record to 6-6-3 on the season while the Colonials sit at 2-12-1. The tie runs Maine's unbeaten streak to five games and their six wins match last year's season total. Junior captain Dawn Sullivan (Enfield, Nova Scotia) scored the lone goal for the Black Bears while Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) made 42 saves in net for Maine.

November 26, 2010
Women's Hockey Downs Robert Morris, 4-2
Dawn Sullivan's (Enfield, Nova Scotia) third period goal broke a 2-2 tie and proved to be the game-winner for the Black Bears as Maine skated past Robert Morris, 4-2, on Friday evening. The win is Maine's second in a row, bringing the Black Bears to 6-6-2. Robert Morris falls to 2-12-0 with the loss. Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) had a goal and a pair of assists for Maine while junior Myriam Croussette (Baie-Comeau, Quebec) tallied a goal and an assist, her second straight game with a pair of points.

November 23, 2010
Maine Skates Past New Hampshire 4-1
Myriam Croussette (Baie-Comeau, Quebec) scored a pair of goals as the University of Maine women’s ice hockey team skated past rival New Hampshire 4-1 on Tuesday night at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. The Black Bears improve to 5-6-2 on the season and 1-2-2 in Women’s Hockey East play, while New Hampshire falls to 8-6-0 overall and 2-4-0 in league play.

November 22, 2010
Black Bears to Assist with Girl's Hockey Clinic, Nov. 24
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team will be on hand Wednesday, Nov. 24 from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine to assist with a girl's hockey clinic. The clinic will take place the day after Maine battles the University of New Hampshire in a Women's Hockey East contest at 7:30 p.m. at the Colisee.

November 12, 2010
Women's Hockey Battles Back to Earn 2-2 Tie with Northeastern
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team battled back from a two goal, third period deficit to earn a tie against the Northeastern Huskies Friday afternoon at Alfond Arena. With the tie, Maine moves to 4-6-2 on the season and 0-2-2 in league play. The Huskies are now 7-2-4 overall and 1-1-3 in league action. The Black Bears got goals from freshman Missy Denk (Poplar Grove, Ill.) and Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.).

November 11, 2010
Women's Hockey Skates to 0-0 Tie with Northeastern
Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) stopped all 36 shots that she faced as the University of Maine women's ice hockey team skated to a 0-0 tie with Northeastern on Thursday night at Alfond Arena. With the tie, the Black Bears pick up their first point in Women's Hockey East Association play. Maine moves to 4-6-1 on the season and 0-2-1 in Hockey East play, while the Huskies see their record move to 7-2-3 overall and 1-1-2 in league play.

November 7, 2010
Women's Hockey Falls at Providence, 3-1
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team dropped its second Women's Hockey East Association (WHEA) game of the season with a 3-1 loss to Providence Colege on Sunday afternoon. The loss puts the Black Bears at 4-6-0 on the season and 0-2-0 in WHEA play. Providence picked up the win and moves to 8-3-1 overall and 1-1-1 in WHEA action. Sophomore forward Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) notched the lone goal for the Black Bears.

November 6, 2010
Black Bears Drop WHEA Opener 3-1 to Connecticut
The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team opened Women’s Hockey East play with a 3-1 loss to the University of Connecticut Huskies on Saturday afternoon. The loss drops Maine back to 4-5-0 on the season and 0-1-0 in WHEA play. The Huskies improved to 2-7-1 on the season and 1-2-1 in WHEA action. Senior Jennie Gallo (Castlegar, British Columbia) tallied the only goal for the Black Bears.

October 23, 2010
Women's Ice Hockey Falls at Niagara, 3-1
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team dropped a 3-1 decision to Niagara on Saturday afternoon. The Black Bears now sit at 4-4-0 on the season while Niagara picks up its first win and climbs to 1-4-0 on the season. Junior captain Dawn Sullivan (Enfield, Nova Scotia) scored the lone goal for the Black Bears, her first of the season.

October 22, 2010
Women's Ice Hockey Defeats Niagara, 3-1
The Women's Hockey team scored three second period goals en route to a 3-1 victory of Niagara University on Friday evening. The Black Bears pick up their first road win of the season and move to 4-3-0 on the season while Niagara falls to 0-4-1. The Black Bears got one goal a piece from Jennie Gallo (Castlegar, B.C.), Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.), and Myriam Croussette (Bair-Comeau, Quebec).

October 16, 2010
Black Bears Skate Past Quinnipiac, 4-2
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team picked up a split this weekend with Quinnipiac as Maine downed the Bobcats Saturday by a score of 4-2. The win evens up Maine's record at 3-3-0 as they handed the 5-1-0 Bobcats their first loss of the season. Jennie Gallo (Castlegar, British Columbia) scored her sixth goal of the season and added an assist to lead Maine.

October 15, 2010
Women's Hockey Drops 4-2 Decision to Quinnipiac
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team came up short in a 4-2 decision against Quinnipiac Friday evening. The loss drops Maine back to 2-3-0 on the season while the Bobcats remain undefeated at 5-0-0. The Black Bears were led by Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) and Jennie Gallo (Castlegar, British Columbia) who each notched a goal for Maine.

October 11, 2010
Brittany Ott Named WHEA Defensive Player of the Week
Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) has been named this week’s Women’s Hockey East Association Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the association on Monday. It is the second time this season Ott has been honored with the Defensive Player of the Week award.

October 10, 2010
Black Bears Fall Against #3 Mercyhurst, 6-1
ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine women's ice hockey team dropped a 6-1 decision to third-ranked Mercyhurst on Sunday afternoon at Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine. The Black Bears see their record move to 2-2-0 on the season, while Mercyhurst improves to 4-0-0. Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) scored her third goal of the season for Maine.

October 9, 2010
Black Bears Drop Contest to #3 Mercyhurst, 5-2
The University of Maine Women's Ice Hockey team dropped a 5-2 decision to #3 Mercyhurst Saturday afternoon at Alfond Arena. Maine drops to 2-1-0 on the season while Mercyhurst improves to 3-0-0. Maine's Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) set a new school record for saves in a game as she made 69 stops against the Lakers. Senior Jennie Gallo (Castlegar, British Columbia) tallied a pair of goals for the Black Bears.

September 27, 2010
Trio of Black Bears Win WHEA Weekly Awards
Three University of Maine women’s ice hockey players have been honored with Women’s Hockey East weekly awards. Sophomore forward Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) has been named the Pure Hockey Player of the Week, freshman forward Jenny Kistner (Peoria, Ill.) is the Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Week while sophomore goaltender Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) has been named the WHEA Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the Women’s Hockey East Association on Monday.

September 25, 2010
Black Bears Take Series Against Sacred Heart with 11-0 Win
The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team moved to 2-0-0 to start the season as they picked up a 11-0 victory over visiting Sacred Heart Saturday afternoon. It was a day of firsts for Maine as several first year players scored their first goals as a Black Bear. Sacred Heart falls to 0-2-0 with the loss.

September 24, 2010
Women's Hockey Wins Season Opener, 7-0
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team opened the 2010-11 season in impressive fashion, downing Sacred Heart by a score of 7-0 Friday night. Senior Jennie Gallo (Castlegar, British Columbia) scored a pair of goals for Maine in the win while Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) picked up a goal and two assists. Sophomore goaltender Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) picked up her third career shutout with the win as Maine moves to 1-0-0 on the season. The Pioneers fall to 0-1-0 on the season with the loss.

August 30, 2010
Women's Ice Hockey Announces 2010-11 Schedule
ORONO, Maine – Head women's ice hockey coach Maria Lewis announced the 2010-11 schedule. The Black Bears open the season with a six-game homestand. The season opener is scheduled for September 24th at 7 p.m. against Sacred Heart. The homestand wraps up with two games against Quinnipiac on October 15th and 16th.

July 16, 2010
Maine Names Maria Lewis Women's Ice Hockey Coach
University of Maine Director of Athletics Blake James announced today that Maria Lewis has been named head women’s ice hockey coach. Lewis comes to the University of Maine after spending the past three seasons as an assistant coach at the University of North Dakota, and is known as being a top recruiter. She served as a volunteer assistant with the Black Bears for the 1999-2000 season.