http://www.goblackbears.com en-us en-us http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/graduation13 On Saturday, May 11, the University of Maine will hold its commencement where many Black Bear student-athletes will receive their degrees. Below are student-athlete thoughts as they reflect on their time at the University of Maine. Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/graduation13 2013-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201304196i1455 The women's hockey team would like to thank everyone who came out to wing and pizza night at Acme in Old Town Thursday night. It was a huge success and it was great to see so many friends, fans, fellow athletes, administrators, and family show their support. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201304196i1455 2013-04-19T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/2013041136eys4 The University of Maine women's ice hockey program is hosting an all you can eat pizza and wings fundraiser. The fundraiser will take place on Thursday, April 18 from 6-9 pm at Acme Pizza in Old Town. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/2013041136eys4 2013-04-11T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/13_Dean_Smith The University of Maine announced on Monday that Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) of the women’s hockey team and Mark Nemec (Rouses Point, N.Y.) of the men’s ice hockey team are the recipients of the 2013 “M” Club Dean Smith Awards. The awards are presented annually to the top male and female student-athlete with outstanding academic and athletic achievement along with citizenship and community service. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/13_Dean_Smith 2013-03-25T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130327x9lsvk Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s ice hockey shined on student-athlete appreciation night with 17 of its 24 student-athletes being honored. Senior Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Michigan) led the way for the Black Bears as she earned the 2013 “M” Club Dean Smith Award, which is awarded to the male and female student-athlete with outstanding academic and athletics achievement. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130327x9lsvk 2013-03-27T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130304i534gx Wakefield, Mass. – A University of Maine women’s ice hockey player was honored with a Women’s Hockey East Association (WHEA) weekly Award. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130304i534gx 2013-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201303012xoh4s Chestnut Hill, Mass. – The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team traveled to #3 Boston College on Friday night for Hockey East Quarterfinal. The Black Bears fell in overtime by a score of 2-1. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201303012xoh4s 2013-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201302242p5i5a Durham, N.H. – The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team fell to New Hampshire by a score of 2-1 Sunday afternoon in Durham, New Hampshire. With the loss, the Black Bears end the regular season with a record of 5-23-4 and 2-16-3 in Hockey East while the Wildcats end with a 14-15-4 and 10-8-3 in Hockey East. Sun, 24 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201302242p5i5a 2013-02-24T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130223c2rj7m Durham, N.H. – The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team skated to a 2-2 draw against New Hampshire on Saturday afternoon at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, New Hampshire. Maine moves to 5-22-4 and 2-15-3 in Hockey East while New Hampshire slides to 13-15-4 and 9-8-3 in Hockey East. Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130223c2rj7m 2013-02-23T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201302177rqhqw Orono, Maine – The University Maine played host to #10 Northeastern this afternoon where they honored four seniors for their contributions to the women’s ice hockey program over the past four years. The Black Bears fell to the Huskies by a score of 7-2, falling to 5-21-3, 2-14-2 in Hockey East while the Huskies improved to 17-10-2, 9-7-1 in Hockey East. Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201302177rqhqw 2013-02-17T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130216afpygw Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’ ice hockey team fell to #10 Northeastern University by a score of 5-2 on Saturday afternoon at the Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine. A three goal third period sealed the game for the Huskies as they improve to 17-10-2, 9-7-1 in Hockey East while the Black Bears fall to 5-21-3, 2-14-2 in Hockey East. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130216afpygw 2013-02-16T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130210tkyhnu Burlinton, Vt. – The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team lost a tough battle at Vermont on Sunday afternoon by a score of 4-1. With the loss, the Black Bears fall to 5-20-3, 2-13-2 in Hockey East while Vermont improves to 8-17-3, 6-8-3 in Hockey East. Sun, 10 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130210tkyhnu 2013-02-10T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130209e6f5z2 Burlington, Vermont – The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team skated to a 4-3 win over Vermont on Saturday afternoon at the Gutterson Fieldhouse. Brianne Kilgour (Hamilton, Ontario) led the Black Bears to victory as she registered two goals and one assist. With the win, the Black Bears improve to 5-19-3, 2-12-2 in Hockey East while the Catamounts fall to 7-17-3, 5-8-3 in Hockey East. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130209e6f5z2 2013-02-09T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201302041an5bg The University of Maine women's hockey program is pleased to announce six new players who will be joining the Black Bears for the 2013-14 season. The six new players will help replace current leading scorer Brittany Dougherty and defensive workhorse Chloe Tinkler, both who have played valuable minutes and had major impacts in all situations. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201302041an5bg 2013-02-04T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130202nkbp6l Orono, Maine – The Black Bears fell to second-ranked Boston College on Saturday evening by a score of 6-3. The Black Bears participated in the 7th annual Skating Strides Against Breast Cancer sponsored by FairPoint Communications. With the loss, Maine falls to 4-19-3, 1-12-2 in Hockey East while Boston College improves to 20-4-2, 13-2-1 in Hockey East. Sat, 02 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130202nkbp6l 2013-02-02T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130129wtw1rn Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women's ice hockey team will be holding its annual "Skating Strides Against Breast Cancer" game sponsored by FairPoint Communications on February 2, 2013 as they play host to Boston College at 7:00 PM. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130129wtw1rn 2013-01-29T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130127oedt8u Providence, R.I. – The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team fell to Providence College on Sunday afternoon at Schneider Arena by a score of 9-2. Katy Massey (Waterville, Maine) led the Black Bears in the contest as she notched a goal and an assist. The Black Bears fall to 4-18-3, 1-11-2 while the Friars improve 12-11-4, 6-6-2 in league play. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130127oedt8u 2013-01-27T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201301269xc5xv The University of Maine women's ice hockey team skated to a 1-1 tie with UConn on Saturday afternoon in Storrs, Conn. Katy Massey (Waterville, Maine) notched her fourth goal of the season in the game for the Black Bears. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201301269xc5xv 2013-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201301211wdy0r Wakefield, Mass. – 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, Senior Goaltender, Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Michigan) has been named this week's WHEA Co- Defensive Player of the Week. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201301211wdy0r 2013-01-21T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/2013011995unvq Orono, Maine – Missy Denk (Poplar Grove, Illinois) scored 1:44 into the overtime period to give the University of Maine women’s ice hockey team the 3-2 victory over Vermont. With the win, the Black Bears improve to 4-17-2, 1-10-1 in WHEA while the Catamounts fall to 6-13-3, 4-4-3 in WHEA. Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/2013011995unvq 2013-01-19T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130118q8t9dr Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team skated to a 0-0 draw against the University of Vermont on Friday afternoon at the Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine. The Black Bears were anchored by Brittany Ott (St. Clair Shores, Michigan) between the pipes as she registered 26 saves in the tie. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130118q8t9dr 2013-01-18T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130113j5aiap Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team fell to Boston University on Sunday afternoon at the Alfond Arena by a score of 4-2. The Black Bears fall to 3-17-1, 1-10-1 in Hockey East while the Terries improve to 14-3-3, 9-2-1 on the season. Sun, 13 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130113j5aiap 2013-01-13T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130112vb6hpg Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team fell to the Boston University Terriers by a score of 5-2 at the Alfond Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Black Bears fall to 3-16-1, 1-9-0 in Hockey East on the season while the Terriers improve to 13-3-3, 8-2-1 in Hockey East. Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130112vb6hpg 2013-01-12T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130106bsbl9j Providence, R.I. – The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team fell to Brown University by a score of 6-5 at the Meehan Auditorium in Providence, Rhode Island. Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Michigan) led the Black Bears with two goals and one assist in this Sunday afternoon non-conference game. With the loss, Maine falls to 3-15-1 on the season while Brown improves to 3-9-1. Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130106bsbl9j 2013-01-06T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130105ry2tka Providence, R.I. – The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team took a 4-2 win over Brown University on Saturday afternoon at the Meehan Auditorium in Providence, Rhode Island. Kelly McDonald (Ancaster, Ontario) notched the third goal of the game for the Black Bears at 3:59 of the third period for the game-winner. Maine improves to 3-14-1 on the season while Brown falls to 2-9-1 with the loss. Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20130105ry2tka 2013-01-05T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201212174s7hcm Wakefield, Mass. – Brittany Dougherty (Chesterfield, Michigan) and Audra Richards (Maplewood, Minnesota) have been honored with a Women’s Hockey East Association (WHEA) weekly award as announced by the league on Monday. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201212174s7hcm 2012-12-17T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20121215c4i8k1 Orono, Maine – The University of Maine fell to the Union College Dutchwomen by a score of 3-2 on Saturday afternoon at the Alfond Arena. With the loss, the Black Bears fall to 2-14-1 on the season while the Dutchwomen improve to 5-9-3 on the season. Sat, 15 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20121215c4i8k1 2012-12-15T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201212141a7l7a Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team fell to Union College at Alfond Arena Friday night by a score of 4-3. With the loss, the Black Bears fall to 2-13-1 on the season while the Dutchwomen improve to 4-9-3. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/201212141a7l7a 2012-12-14T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20121209hgmck8 Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team fell short of Dartmouth College Sunday afternoon by a score of 4-2. With the loss, the Black Bears fall to 2-12-1 on the season while the Big Green improve to 6-4-2. Sun, 09 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20121209hgmck8 2012-12-09T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20121208loi4ds Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s ice hockey team fell to out of conference opponent Dartmouth College on Saturday afternoon by a score of 6-1. With the loss, the Black Bears fall to 2-11-1 on the season while the Big Green improve to 5-4-2. Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-hockey/2012-13/releases/20121208loi4ds 2012-12-08T05:00:00Z