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Women's Ice Hockey News

May 4, 2012
Ninety-Seven Student-Athletes Graduate on Saturday
Ninety-seven (97) University of Maine Black Bear student-athletes will be participating in graduation this Saturday, May 5 at Alfond Arena in Orono. This group of student-athletes includes those who completed degree requirements in December 2011 and anticipated May 2012, August 2012 and December 2012.

April 10, 2012
Women's Ice Hockey To Host All You Can Eat Wings Night
The University of Maine women's ice hockey program will host an All You can Eat Wings Night Fundraiser. Fans are encouraged to come out and support the team.

March 14, 2012
Coach of the Year, All-Star Honors Cap off Fantastic Women's Hockey Season
The University of Maine women’s hockey team wrapped up a fantastic season after being honored at the annual WHEA Championship Awards Banquet. Head coach Maria Lewis earned Hockey East Co-Coach of the Year honors. Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) was named to the WHEA Second Team All-Stars while Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) and Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.) were named WHEA Honorable Mention All-Stars. Coach Lewis is also a finalist for the American Hockey Coaches Association Division I Women’s Ice Hockey Coach of the Year.

March 2, 2012
Coach Lewis Awarded WHEA Co-Coach of the Year
Coach Maria Lewis was named Hockey East Co-Coach of the Year after an incredible 2011-12 season with the women’s hockey team. Lewis will be honored at the annual WHEA Championship Awards Banquet in Hyannis, Mass. on Friday evening.

March 2, 2012
Dougherty, Ott, Ward Earn WHEA All-Star Honors
Three members of the University of Maine women’s hockey squad were earned Hockey East All-Star honors today; Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.), Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.), and Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.). Dougherty was named to the WHEA Second Team All-Stars while Ward was named to the WHEA Honorable Mention All-Stars.

February 25, 2012
Women's Hockey Falls at Providence in Quarterfinals, 6-0
The University of Maine women’s hockey teams’ fantastic 2011-12 campaign came to an end on Saturday against the Providence College Friars in the Women’s Hockey East Quarterfinals, 6-0. The Black Bears finish the season with an overall record of 17-11-6 and a conference record of 11-8-2. The Friars improve to 15-16-4 overall while their conference record remains at 11-8-2. Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.) and Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) each fired eight shots on the day.

February 24, 2012
Women's Hockey Heads to Providence for Hockey East Quarterfinal Action
The University of Maine women’s hockey team (17-10-6, 11-8-2 WHEA) will travel down to Providence, R.I. to take on the Providence College Friars (14-16-4, 11-8-2 WHEA) in a Hockey East Quarterfinal match up. The game will take place on Saturday and has a start time of 2 p.m.

February 19, 2012
Maine Wraps Up Regular Season with 2-1 Win Over UNH on Senior Day
It was a special day at Alfond Arena today as Maine wrapped the regular season with a weekend sweep against New Hampshire, 2-1. After the completion of the game, there was a special on-ice ceremony honoring the six seniors on the team; Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.), Ashley Norum (Fairbanks, Alaska), Myriam Croussette (Baie-Comeau, Quebec), Melissa Gagnon (St. Gilles, Quebec), Dominique Goutsis (Coquitlam, British Columbia), and Dawn Sullivan (Enfield, Nova Scotia). The players were met on the ice by their families and recognized for their dedication to the program.

February 18, 2012
Maine Rallies in Third Period, Ward Lifts Black Bears in OT, 4-3
Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.) scored her 14th goal of the year just 3:23 into overtime to lift the Black Bears over New Hampshire in overtime, 4-3. Maine battled back from a 3-0 deficit with three goals in the third period to secure their record setting 10th Hockey East victory, beating the previous mark of nine. Maine now improves to 16-10-6 on the season and to 10-8-2 in conference action while the Wildcats fall to 10-20-3 overall and to 4-14-2 in Hockey East play. Tallying goals for the Black Bears were Missy Denk (Poplar Grove, Ill.), Kayla Kaluzny (Calgary, Alberta), Dawn Sullivan (Enfield, Nova Scotia) and Danielle Ward.

February 17, 2012
Women's Hockey Hosts UNH for Two Game Series; Senior Day Sunday
The University of Maine women’s hockey team (15-10-6, 9-8-2 WHEA) will host border rival New Hampshire (10-19-3, 4-13-2 WHEA) for their final two games of the regular season. The first game will take place on Saturday at 1 p.m. while the second game will be on Sunday and has a start time of 3 p.m.

February 12, 2012
Brittany Ott makes 44 Saves as Maine Falls at Northeastern, 3-1
The University of Maine women’s hockey team fell to Northeastern by a score of 3-1 on Sunday afternoon. The loss puts The Black Bears at 15-10-6 overall and 9-8-2 in Hockey East play while Northeastern improves to 21-6-3 overall and 14-3-2 in Hockey East play. Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) tallied her 16th goal of the season for the Black Bears while netminder Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) made 44 saves.

February 11, 2012
Women's Hockey Falls at Northeastern, 4-0
The University of Maine women’s hockey team fell to Northeastern this afternoon, 4-0. The loss halts the Black Bears six-game unbeaten streak and puts their record at 15-9-6 overall and 9-7-2 in Hockey East play while Northeastern improves to 20-6-3 overall and 13-3-2 in Hockey East. Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) made 26 saves on the game, surpassing 2,000 for her career and bringing her new total to 2,012.

February 10, 2012
Women's Hockey Travels to Take on #7 Northeastern
The University of Maine women’s hockey team (15-8-6, 9-6-2 WHEA) will travel to Boston to take on No. 7 Northeastern (19-6-3, 12-3-2 WHEA) for a two-game series. The Black Bears have already clinched a playoff berth, posting their best mark in conference play since the 2005-06 season. The first game is set to take place on Saturday at 2 p.m. while game two will be on Sunday, also at 2 p.m.

February 5, 2012
Ott, Maine Shutout Vermont, 3-0
The University of Maine women’s hockey team shutout the University of Vermont by a score of 3-0 on Sunday afternoon. The win puts the Black Bears at 15-8-6 on the season and 9-6-2 in conference play. The nine wins in conference play ties the most conference wins in Black Bear history. Vermont falls to 4-18-6 on the season and 3-12-2 in conference play. Dawn Sullivan (Enfield, Nova Scotia), Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) and Missy Denk (Poplar Grove, Ill.) all netted goals for Maine.

February 4, 2012
Four Goal Third Period Lifts Women's Hockey Over Vermont, 4-1
The University of Maine women’s hockey team skated to victory on Saturday afternoon against the University of Vermont, 4-1. The win improves Maine’s record to 14-8-6 overall and to 8-6-2 in conference action. Vermont falls to 4-17-6 overall and 3-11-2 in conference play. Tori Pasquariello (Mississauga, Ontario) found the back of the net twice for Maine while Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) and Danielle Ward each score a goal. All four goals for the Black Bears came in the third period.

February 2, 2012
Brittany Ott Named Hockey East Goalie of the Month
Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) earned Goalie of the Month Honors from Hockey East for her stellar performance during the month of January.

February 1, 2012
Maine Honors Scholar-Athletes for Academic Achievement
ORONO, Maine--The University of Maine announced on Wednesday that 243 student-athletes will be honored and recognized for their success in the classroom at the Scholar-Athlete Recognition ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. One-hundred seventy five student-athletes will be recognized as Scholar-Athletes for achieving a 3.0 or better grade point average for the 2011 year and/or having a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Sixty-eight 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 243, over half of the student-athletes at the University of Maine.

January 26, 2012
Brittany Ott Named Co-Defensive Player of the Week
Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) was given the honor of Co-Defensive Player of the Week as named by Hockey East. Ott Helped the Black Bears to a 1-0-1 weekend with a 1-1 draw on Friday against Connecticut and a 3-2 overtime win against Providence on Sunday.

January 22, 2012
Ward Lifts Black Bears Over Providence in OT, 3-2
ORONO, Maine – The University of Maine women’s hockey team emerged victorious over Providence College in an overtime finish on Sunday, 3-2. The win improves Maine’s record to 13-8-6 on the season and 7-6-2 in Hockey East play while Providence’s record falls to 9-15-3 overall and 6-7-1 in conference action. Brianne Kilgour (Hamilton, Ontario), Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) and Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.) each tallied goals for the Black Bears.

January 20, 2012
Women's Hockey Skates to a Draw against Connecticut, 1-1
ORONO, Maine – The University of Maine women’s hockey team skated to a 1-1 draw against the University of Connecticut, Friday afternoon. The decision gives the Black Bears a record of 12-8-6 on the season and 6-6-2 in Hockey East play. The Huskies record now stands at 3-15-7 overall and 2-7-3 in conference play. Dominique Goutsis (Coquitlam, British Columbia) found the back of the net for the Black Bears while netminder Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) made 25 saves on 26 shots she faced.

January 19, 2012
Women's Hockey Hosts Providence for Annual Skating Strides Event Sunday at Noon
The University of Maine women’s hockey team will host Providence College for the Sixth Annual Hockey East Skating Strides Against Breast Cancer event. The game is set to take place on Sunday, January 22, at Noon instead of the original start time of 3 p.m. The team will also play host to the University of Connecticut on Friday, January 20, at 2 p.m.

January 17, 2012
Women's Hockey Takes Three of Four Weekly Hockey East Awards
The University of Maine women’s hockey team received three of the four weekly awards, including Defensive Player of the Week, Rookie of the Week, and Team of the Week, as given by Hockey East. Jennifer More (Deloraine, Manitoba) was awarded the Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Week title after a three-point performance on Sunday against Boston University. More scored her sixth and seventh goals of the season, one on a power play, and assisted on another goal.

January 15, 2012
More Nets Two as Women's Hockey Completes Sweep of BU, 5-2
BOSTON, Mass. -- The University of Maine women’s hockey team picked up their 12th win of the season after sweeping the two-game series against Boston University by a score of 5-2. The win gives the Black Bears a new record of 12-8-5 overall and 6-6-1 in Hockey East play while the Terriers drop to 11-11-1 overall and 6-6-0 in Hockey East action. Scoring for the Black Bears was Myriam Croussette (Baie-Comeau, Quebec), Jennifer More (Poplar Grove, Ill.), who netted two goals, Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.) and Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.).

January 14, 2012
Women's Hockey Edges Boston University, 3-2
BOSTON, Mass. -- The University of Maine women’s hockey team emerged victorious today at Boston University by a score of 3-2. The win improves Maine’s record to 11-8-5 overall and 5-6-1 in Hockey East play. The Terriers fall to 11-10-1 overall and 6-5-0 in Hockey East play. Kayla Kaluzny (Calgary, Alberta), Missy Denk (Poplar Grove, Ill.) and Tori Pasquariello (Mississauga, Ontario) each tallied a goal on the afternoon while Pasquariello grabbed the game winner.

January 8, 2012
Women's Hockey Falls to Boston University, 2-1
ORONO, Maine – The University of Maine women’s hockey team fell to Boston University by a score of 2-1 on Sunday afternoon. The loss drops the Black Bears to 10-8-5 overall and 4-6-1 in Hockey East play. The Terriers improve their record to 11-9-1 on the season and 6-4-0 in Hockey East action. Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.) found the back of the net on a power play for the Black Bears.

December 13, 2011
Brittany Dougherty Selected to Attend USA Hockey Winter Camp
USA Hockey has announced their active pool for the 2011 Winter Training Camp that will run from December 26-31. Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) has been selected to attend will represent the University of Maine Black Bears at the camp. The six-day camp will take place at the National Sports Center’s Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, Minnesota.

December 10, 2011
Maine Draws at Union, 2-2
SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—The University of Maine women’s hockey team finished their two game series against Union College with a 2-2 draw. The decision gives the Black Bears a new record of 10-7-5 while remaining at 4-5-1 in Hockey East play while the Dutchwomen’s record now stands at 3-14-2. Brittney Huneke (Hastings, Minn.) and Jennifer More (Deloraine, Manitoba) each grabbed a goal for the Black Bears on the afternoon.

December 9, 2011
Sullivan Nets Game Winner in Overtime as Black Bears Win at Union, 2-1
SCHENECTADY, N.Y.--The University of Maine women’s hockey team skated to a 2-1 overtime victory against Union College this evening. The win improves the Black Bears to 10-7-4 while remaining at 4-5-1 in Hockey East play. The Dutchwomen now have an overall record of 3-14-1 while their 1-6-1 ECAC record remains the same. Brianne Kilgour (Hamilton, Ontario) found the back of the net for Maine as did Dawn Sullivan (Enfield, Nova Scotia), with her goal coming in overtime.

December 4, 2011
Ott Makes 46 Saves as Maine Falls to No. 4 Boston College, 1-0
ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine women’s hockey team suffered a 1-0 loss to No. 4 Boston College on Saturday afternoon. With the loss, the Black Bears now have a record of 9-7-4 overall and 4-5-1 in conference play. The win now gives Boston College a record of 12-4-1 and a conference record of 7-2-1. Black Bear goalie Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) excelled between the pipes as she stopped 46 of the 47 shots she faced during the game.

December 3, 2011
McDonald Nets two as Maine Falls 4-3 in Overtime to No. 4 Boston College
ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine women’s hockey team fell in overtime to No. 4 Boston College by a score of 4-3. The decision now puts the Black Bears at 9-6-4 overall and 4-4-3 in Hockey East play while the Eagles improve to 11-4-1 overall and 6-2-1 in Hockey East action. Kelly McDonald (Ancaster, Ontario) found the back of the net twice for the Black Bears and Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) netted a goal as well.

December 2, 2011
Pasquariello Named Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Month for November
Tori Pasquariello (Mississauga, Ontario) has been named the Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Month for her performance during the month of November, the conference announced Friday.

November 28, 2011
Ott, Black Bears Honored by Hockey East
ORONO, Maine--University of Maine women’s hockey goalie Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) has earned the WHEA Defensive Player of the Week for the Black Bears. Ott helped Maine pick up wins on the road at Vermont and New Hampshire. She saved 55 of the 57 shots she faced for a .965 save percentage, including a 32 save shutout performance against New Hampshire.

November 25, 2011
Ott Picks Up Second Shutout as Black Bears Blank Wildcats, 3-0
DURHAM, N.H.--The University of Maine women’s hockey team picked up a 3-0 shutout victory over conference rival University of New Hampshire Friday night. With the win, the Black Bears improve their record to 9-5-4 overall and 4-3-1 in Hockey East play. The loss drops the Wildcats to 4-9-2 and to 0-5-1 in Hockey East play. Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.), Myriam Croussette (Baie-Comeau, Quebec), and Tori Pasquariello (Mississauga, Ontario) all found the back of the net for Maine.

November 23, 2011
Maine Picks Up 5-2 Victory Over Vermont
ORONO, Maine--The University of Maine women’s hockey team skated to a 5-2 victory over the University of Vermont this afternoon. With the win, the Black Bears’ record improves to 8-5-4 overall and 3-3-1 in Hockey East action. The Catamounts now have an overall record of 2-9-4 and 2-6-0 in Hockey East play. Missy Denk (Poplar Grove, Ill.), Brianne Kilgour (Hamilton, Ontario), Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.), and Tori Pasquariello (Mississauga, Ontario) all found the back of the net for the Black Bears.

November 19, 2011
Smith Earns First Career Shutout as Black Bears Draw Against Brown, 0-0
ORONO, Maine--The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team ended their two game series against Brown University in a 0-0 draw. With the tie, the Black Bears now have a record of 7-5-4 while their Hockey East record remains at 2-3-1. Brown’s record is now 2-2-5, and still maintain a 1-2-3 record in ECAC action. Black Bear goalie Kylie Smith (Apple Valley, Minn.) earned her first career shutout, making 23 saves. Brown goalie Katie Jamieson stopped the 31 shots she faced.

November 18, 2011
Maine, Brown Skate to 4-4 Draw
ORONO, Maine--The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team skated to a 4-4 draw against Brown University. With the tie, the Black Bears’ record is now 7-5-3 and remains 2-3-1 in Hockey East play. The Brown Bears’ is now 2-2-4 and still 1-2-3 in ECAC action. Tori Pasquariello (Mississauga, Ontario) found the back of the net twice for the Black Bears while Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.) and Brianne Kilgour (Hamilton, Ontario) each tallied one goal.

November 18, 2011
Women's Ice Hockey to Host Brown University for Two Game Series
ORONO, Maine--The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team will be hosting the Brown University Brown Bears for a two game series at Alfond Arena. The first game will be Friday, November 18, at 7:00 p.m., while the second game will be Saturday, November 19 at 3:00 p.m. This will be the first time the teams will face each other since the 2004-05 season.

November 14, 2011
Tori Pasquariello Earns Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Week
The University of Maine’s Tori Pasquariello (Mississauga, Ontario) was awarded the Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Week Award by the Hockey East. Pasquariello’s game winning goal in game one against Niagara University helped secure a win over the Purple Eagles. Her two goals in Sunday’s game two helped the Black Bears skate to a 3-3 draw, giving the Black Bears a 1-0-1 record for the weekend.

November 13, 2011
Women's Hockey Skates to 3-3 Draw Against Niagara
ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine women’s hockey team ended the weekend series against Niagara University in a tie, 3-3. With the draw, the Black Bears now have a record of 7-5-2, while remaining at 2-3-1 in conference play after going 1-0-1 against Niagara. The Purple Eagles’ record is now 6-6-3 overall, and still 0-0-0 in CHA play. Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Maine) grabbed a goal while Tori Pasquariello (Mississagua, Ontario) scored two goals on the afternoon.

November 12, 2011
Ott, Black Bears Shutout Niagara, 3-0
ORONO, Maine – The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team skated to a 3-0 win against the Niagara University Purple Eagles in a non-conference game. With the win, the Black Bears improve their record to 7-5-1, and the loss drops Niagara’s record to 6-6-2. Tori Pasquariello (Mississauga, Ontario), Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) and Myriam Croussette (Baie-Comeau, Quebec) all managed to find the back of the net for the Black Bears.

November 9, 2011
Nikola Tomigova to Represent Czech Republic National Team in IIHF Tournament
While the University of Maine women’s ice hockey team is getting ready to host Niagara University for a weekend series, one Black Bear will be playing at a different venue just a little further away. Nikola Tomigová (Smrzice, Czech Republic) will be competing with the Czech Republic women’s national team in the IIHF 12 Nations Invitational Tournament Series. The tournament is taking place in Füssen, Germany where the team will face Russia, Switzerland, Slovakia, and Japan.

November 6, 2011
Women's Hockey Falls to Providence, 7-4
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team fell to the Providence College Friars today by a score of 7-4. The loss drops the Black Bears record to 6-5-1 on the season and 2-3-1 in conference play while the Friars improve their record to 3-6-3 and 2-2-1 in Hockey East play. Jennifer More (Deloraine, Manitoba), Tori Pasquariello (Mississauga, Ontario), Chloe Tinkler (Wabush, Newfoundland), and Myriam Croussette (Baie-Comeau, Quebec) all scored for the Black Bears in today’s game.

November 5, 2011
Women's Hockey Skates to a Draw against Providence, 3-3
PROVIDENCE, R.I. --The University of Maine women’s hockey team skated to a tie today with the Providence College Friars by a score of 3-3. The tie changes the Black Bears record to 6-4-1 and 2-2-1 in Hockey East play while the Friars’ record changes to 2-6-3 and 1-2-1 in conference action. Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.), Brittney Huneke (Hastings, Minn.) and Myriam Croussette (Baie-Comeau, Quebec) all found the back of the net for the Black Bears.

October 31, 2011
Dougherty, Ott, and Black Bears Honored by Hockey East
ORONO, Maine--The University of Maine earned three Hockey East awards this week, including Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) for Athletic Republic Player of the Week, Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) for Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week, and the WHEA Team of the Week.

October 30, 2011
Dougherty Nets Hat Trick, Leads Black Bears Past Eagles 5-2
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass--The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team defeated the Boston College Eagles by a score of 5-2. With the win, Maine improves their record to 6-4-0 and 2-2-0 in conference action while the loss drops Boston College to 5-2-1 overall and 2-1-1 in conference play. Junior forward Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) led the Black Bears with a three goals and an assist. Dominique Goutsis (Coquitlam, British Columbia) and Britteny Huneke (Hastings, Minn.) were also able to find the back of the net for Maine.

October 28, 2011
Women's Hockey Drops Heartbreaker to Northeastern, 3-2
ORONO, Maine—The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team scored two late goals; however in the end was defeated by the Northeastern Huskies by a score of 3-2. The loss drops Maine back to 5-4-0 overall and 1-2-0 in conference play, while Northeastern improves to 6-1-0 and 1-0-0 in Hockey East action. Dawn Sullivan (Enfield, Nova Scotia) and Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.) tallied goals for the Black Bears.

October 22, 2011
Women's Ice Hockey Falls to UConn 3-0
STORRS, Conn--The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team fell to the University of Connecticut 3-0 in the second game of the weekend series on Saturday afternoon. The loss drops Maine back to 5-3-0 and 1-1-0 in conference play while the win improves UConn’s record to 1-5-2 and 1-1-0 in conference action. Missy Denk (Popular Grove, Ill.) had seven shots for the Black Bears.

October 21, 2011
Croussette Leads Maine Past UConn. 4-3
STORRS, Conn.--The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team defeated UConn 4-3 on Friday night in Storrs, Conn. With the win, the Black Bears improve their record to 5-2-0 and 1-0-0 in Hockey East play. Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Mich.), Myriam Croussette (Baie-Comeau, Quebec), Missy Denk (Popular Grove, Ill.) and Jennifer More (Deloraine, Manitoba) were all able to find the back of the net to help Maine earn their first conference win of the season.

October 15, 2011
Women's Ice Hockey Falls to Bemidji State, 7-0
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team dropped a 7-0 decision to visiting Bemidji State on Saturday evening. The loss drops Maine back to 4-2-0 on the season while the Beavers improve to 3-1-2. Missy Denk (Poplar Grove, Ill.) had three shots for the Black Bears.

October 14, 2011
Women's Hockey Suffers First Loss of the Season, 3-2 to Bemidji State
The University of Maine Women's Ice Hockey team suffer its first loss of the season as it dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to visiting Bemidji State on Friday evening. The loss slips Maine back to 4-1-0 while the Beavers improve to 2-1-2. Myriam Croussette (Baie-Comeau, Quebec) and Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.) tallied goals for Maine.

October 10, 2011
Ward Named Hockey East Co-Player of the Week
WAKEFIELD, Mass. -- University of Maine women's ice hockey player Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.) was named the Hockey East Co-Player of the Week on Monday. She scored three goals in Maine's weekend sweep of then #9 Quinnipiac. Maine also earned Team of the Week honors for its sweep over the Bobcats.

October 8, 2011
Women's Hockey Comes from Behind to Defeat Quinnipiac and Improve to 4-0-0 on Season
Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.) scored 2:32 into overtime to give the Maine women's ice hockey team a 5-4 victory over Quinnipiac on Saturday afternoon. Maine sweeps the two-game weekend series and improves to 4-0-0 on the season with the victory, the best start in prorgram history. Quinnipiac, ranked ninth in the latest poll, falls to 1-3-0.

October 7, 2011
Women's Hockey Knocks Off #9 Quinnipiac, 4-3
Despite trailing 3-0 just seconds into the second period of play to #9 Quinnipiac, the Black Bears would show no quit, fighting back to tie the score just 30 seconds into the third period of play. Missy Denk (Poplar Grove, Ill.) would then tally the eventual game-winner 2:17 into the third period to give the Black Bears a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Bobcats of Quinnipiac.

September 26, 2011
Maine Sweeps Hockey East Weekly Awards
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team swept the Hockey East weekly awards this week as Danielle Ward (Lansing, Mich.) was named the Pure Hockey Player of the Week, Melissa Gagnon (St. Gilles, Quebec) the Defensive Player of the Week and Jennifer More (Deloraine, Manitoba) the Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Week.

September 24, 2011
Women's Hockey Completes Weekend Sweep of Sacred Heart with 8-1 Win
ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team completed its season-opening weekend sweep of Sacred Heart with an 8-1 victory on Saturday afternoon. Myriam Croussette (Baie-Comeau, Quebec), Dawn Sullivan (Enfield, Nova Scotia) and Jennifer More (Deloraine, Manitoba) each had a pair of goals in the victory.

September 23, 2011
Maine Blanks Sacred Heart 6-0 in Season-Opener
The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team blanked Sacred Heart 6-0 in the season-opener on Friday night at Alfond Arena. Missy Denk (Poplar Grove, Ill.) led the Maine offense with a pair of goals, while Myriam Croussette (Bair-Comeau, Quebec) had a goal and two assists.

September 20, 2011
Women's Hockey East Preseason Poll Released
WAKEFIELD, Mass. -- The University of Maine women's ice hockey team was selected eighth in the 2011-2012 Women's Hockey East Preseason Coaches Poll released on Tuesday, Sept. 20 by Hockey East Commissioner Joe Bertagna. The Black Bears received 18 points in the poll overall.

July 26, 2011
2011 UMaine Athletics Annual Report
The University of Maine released the 2011 Annual Report recently, highlighting the success of Maine's teams and student-athletes during the past year. The report is an informative and pictorial look back at the 2010–11 year.

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.

May 5, 2011
Eighty-Five Maine Student-Athletes Graduate on Saturday
ORONO, Maine--Eighty-five (85) University of Maine Black Bear student-athletes will be participating in graduation this Saturday, May 7 at Alfond Arena in Orono. This group of student-athletes includes those who completed degree requirements in December 2010 and anticipated May 2011, August 2011 and December 2011.

April 15, 2011
Wing Fundraiser at Acme Pizza a Huge Success for Women's Ice Hockey
ORONO, Maine -- A big thank you to all who attended the University of Maine Wing Dings Fundraiser at Acme Pizza Thursday night. It was great to spend the evening with all of our friends and we are so appreciative of everyone's support. Next year will be an even bigger event with more prizes and more games!

April 8, 2011
All You Can Eat Wing Night
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team is having an All You Can Eat Wing Night fundraiser. The event will take place on Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 6 - 9 PM at ACME Pizza in Old Town.

March 28, 2011
Steve Abbott Accepts Two-Year UMaine Athletic Director Appointment
University of Maine President Robert Kennedy announced today that Steve Abbott has agreed to accept a two-year appointment as UMaine's athletic director.

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 12, 2011
Women's Ice Hockey Skates Past #7 Boston College 4-3
Myriam Croussette (Baie-Comeau, Quebec) had a pair of goals, including the game-winner late in the third period, as the University of Maine women's ice hockey team downed seventh-ranked Boston College 4-3 on Saturday night at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Maine improves to 11-15-5 on the season and 5-11-3 in Hockey East play. Boston College falls to 19-6-5 overall and 12-4-3 in conference play.

February 11, 2011
Women's Ice Hockey Skates to 1-1 Draw with #7 Boston College
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team skated to a 1-1 tie with #7 Boston College on Friday night at Kelley Rink in Chestnut Hill, Mass. The Black Bears move to 10-15-5 on the season with the win and 4-11-3 in Hockey East play. The Eagles move to 19-5-5 on the season and 12-3-3 in conference play.

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 15, 2011
Women's Ice Hockey Falls at Northeastern 3-2
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team traded goals with 10th-ranked Northeastern in the final two minutes of the game, but in the end came up a goal short against the Huskies on Saturday afternoon, dropping a 3-2 decision. The Black Bears fall to 9-10-4 on the season and 3-6-2 in Hockey East play, while Northeastern improves to 13-5-4- overall and 5-3-3 in conference play.

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 Head 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.

July 1, 2010
University of Maine Launches Redesigned Website

June 14, 2010
Hockey East Announces Women's All-Academic Team
The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team placed 12 student-athletes on the 2009–10 Hockey East All-Academic Team released on Monday, June 14, 2010. The 12 student-athletes were second most in the league. Abby Barton (Woodstock, New Brunswick), Jenna Ouellette (Winnipeg, Manitoba) and Amy Stech (Duluth, Minn.) were all named Distinguished Scholars, for achieving a 3.0 in each semester over four years.

May 5, 2010
Jenna Ouellette to Play Hockey In Switzerland
University of Maine women's ice hockey senior Jenna Ouellette (Winnipeg, Manitoba) will continue her playing career next year in Switzerland. She recently signed a professional contract to play in Langethal, Switzerland.

April 28, 2010
Women's Ice Hockey Announces 2010-2011 Commitments
University of Maine women's ice hockey coach Dan Lichterman has announced that his program has received six commitments for the 2010-2011 season. Forwards Missy Denk (Poplar Grove, Ill.), Kristi King (Lake Elmo, Minn.), Jenny Kistner (Peoria, Ill.), defenders Courtney Hillman (Shell Lake, Saskatchewan) and Kelly McDonald (Ancaster, Ontario) along with Kayla Kaluzny (Calgary, Alberta), who can play both forward and defense, will join the Black Bears for the upcoming season.

April 28, 2010
Women's Ice Hockey Announces 2010 Commitments

April 12, 2010
Women's Ice Hockey Players Honored at Annual Banquet

April 8, 2010
Maine Women's Ice Hockey Coach Dan Lichterman Resigns
University of Maine women's ice hockey head coach Dan Lichterman resigned on Thursday afternoon to pursue other interests.

April 8, 2010
Coach Lichterman Resigns to Pursue Other Interests

March 31, 2010
Women's Ice Hockey to Hold Third Annual Charity Broom Ball Event

March 23, 2010
Women's Ice Hockey to Host Texas Hold'Em Tournament, Wing Night
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team will be hosting a pair of fundraising events in the next few weeks. An all-you-can-eat wing night will take place at Acme Pizza on April 1st from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Black Bears will then host a Texas Hold `Em poker tournament on Thursday, April 15th at 5 p.m. in Alfond Arena.

March 22, 2010
Women's Ice Hockey to Host Texas Hold 'Em Tournament, Wing Night

March 8, 2010
Black Bear to Hold Skating and Skills Clinics
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team will be holding four boys and girls skating and skills clinics, running through the end of March and into the beginning of April. The clinics will be held on March 17th, 24th, 31st and April 7th from 5:45 to 7 p.m.

March 8, 2010
Black Bears to Hold Skating and Skills Clinics

March 3, 2010
Brittany Ott Honored to 2009-2010 WHEA All-Rookie Team
WAKEFIELD, MASS -- University of Maine freshman goaltender Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) has been named to the Women's Hockey East Association All-Rookie team, as announced by the WHEA today. Ott finished the season with a 4-12-3 record, 3-9-2 in WHEA play, making 558 saves for a .918 save percentage to go along with a 2.60 goals against average.

March 3, 2010
Brittany Ott Honored to 2009-2010 WHEA All-Rookie Team

March 1, 2010
Black Bears Honor 19 Student-Athletes on Academic Recognition Night
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team shined on student-athlete academic appreciation night with 19 of its 24 student-athletes being honored. Senior Jenna Ouellette (Winnipeg, Manitoba) led the way for the Black Bears, representing the women's ice hockey squad on "Team Maine".

March 1, 2010
Black Bears Honor 19 Student-Athletes on Academic Recognition Night

February 21, 2010
Black Bears Fall to Boston University in Season Finale
The University of Maine women's ice hockey team fell in their last game of the 2009-2010 season to the Boston University Terriers by a score of 2-0 on Sunday afternoon. With the loss, the Black Bears finish the season 6-20-5 and 3-15-3-1 in Women's Hockey East action. The win moves the Terriers to 14-8-12 overall and 10-6-5-3 in WHE play.

February 21, 2010
Black Bears Fall in Season Finale to Boston University, 2-0

February 20, 2010
Black Bears Fall at Boston University, 3-1

February 13, 2010
Women's Ice Hockey Falls to Boston College

February 12, 2010
Black Bears Come Up Short Against Boston College, 3-2

February 6, 2010
Black Bears Drop Contest at Vermont, 1-0

January 30, 2010
Women's Ice Hockey Falls to #4/5 New Hampshire

January 29, 2010
Black Bears Fall to #4/5 New Hampshire, 5-2

January 29, 2010
Black Bears Inviting Fans to Texas Roadhouse

January 26, 2010
Darcia Leimgruber Named to Team Switzerland Olympic Team

January 23, 2010
Women's Ice Hockey Falls in Close Game at #8 Connecticut

January 22, 2010
Women's Ice Hockey Falls at #8 UConn

January 15, 2010
Black Bears Fall to #8 Northeastern, 3-1