March 28th, 2025 Penn State 5 Maine 1

Heartbreak in Allentown – Penn State’s speed roars past flatfooted Maine, who bow out in NCAA Regional semifinal.

NCAA Tournament Regionals Preview

Hungry for more – The Black Bears travel into enemy territory for NCAA Regional semifinal with Penn State. 

March 21st, 2025 UConn 2 Maine 5

Back on our perch – Beantown becomes Beartown as Maine powers past UConn to be crowned Hockey East champs

March 20th, 2025 Northeastern 3 Maine 4 (2OT)

A moment of Maine magic – Nolan Renwick’s double-OT thriller sends the Black Bears to Championship Game.

Hockey East Championship Weekend Preview

Black Bear Nation is set to turn the Garden into Alfond South, with Maine focused on taking care of business in Boston.

March 15th, 2025 Lowell 1 Maine 7

Back to Beantown – Maine’s scintillating 2nd and thunderous 3rd earn the Bears an emphatic playoff victory.

Quarterfinal Preview Vs UMass-Lowell

With a trip to the Garden at stake, Black Bear Nation hopes that playoff battle with Lowell jolts Maine into form.

Senior Spotlight

Approaching their last game at the Alfond, three transferred Black Bears reflect on their journeys to Orono and memories made at Maine.

March 8th, 2025 Maine 2 UMass 2

Unlikely scorers, PK and Boija's heroics lead Maine to a whirlwind 3rd-period comeback tie, shootout win.

March 7th, 2025 Maine 1 UMass 5

On a night to forget for the Black Bears, the Minutemen steamroll Maine to its most lopsided loss of the season.

Weekend Preview @ Massachusetts

The Black Bears travel to Amherst for their final regular season weekend tune-up before the playoffs.

March 1st, 2025 Vermont 3 Maine 4

On an emotional Senior Night, it was Maine’s younger depth players that led the Black Bears to a series sweep.

February 28th, 2025 Vermont 1 Maine 4

Powered by a Taylor Makar hat trick and superb special teams, the Black Bears pull away from the Catamounts.

Weekend Preview Vs Vermont

With playoffs quickly approaching, the Black Bears look to iron out their wrinkles with UVM coming to town.

Senior Spotlight

On the cusp of Senior Weekend, three long-time Black Bears reflect on their journey, careers, and memories made at Maine.

February 21st, 2025 Maine 2 UConn 3 (OT)

Lynden Breen’s remarkable return is overshadowed by a deflating overtime loss at the hands of the Huskies.

Weekend Preview @ Connecticut

Looking to build off last Saturday’s 3rd-period bombardment, Maine heads to Storrs seeking revenge.

February 15th, 2025 UNH 2 Maine 5

The Black Bears’ four-goal third period barrage blasts Maine to an explosive Border Battle victory.

February 14th, 2025 UNH 1 Maine 1

Scott’s game-tying goal in the final minute and shootout tally steals two points from the Wildcats.

Weekend Preview Vs New Hampshire

Border Battle bragging rights are at stake as the Alfond awaits a highly-anticipated clash with the neighbors.

February 8th, 2025 Maine 1 Providence 0 (OT)

Boija and the PK blank the Friars, while Makar’s overtime heroics send the traveling Maineiaks home happy.

February 7th, 2025 Maine 3 Providence 3

Makar leads the Black Bears’ comeback as Maine ties with the Friars, earning the extra point in a shootout win.

Weekend Preview @ Providence

The Black Bears head south to Rhode Island for a top-ten test against the #7 Providence Friars.

February 2nd, 2025 UMass 2 Maine 3

Albin Boija’s sensational snag caps off the Black Bears’ two-win weekend with a victory over the Minutemen.

January 31st, 2025 Northeastern 1 Maine 3

In the face of adversity, a gutsy penalty kill leads the Black Bears to a character win over the Huskies.

Weekend Preview Vs NU & UMass

Off a bye week, the banged-up Black Bears look to bounce back at home against Northeastern and UMass.

January 18th, 2025 UConn 2 Maine 2

UConn’s late game-tying goal frustrates the Alfond; the Black Bears win the shootout to salvage two league points.

January 17th, 2025 UConn 4 Maine 2

The Huskies outwork and outplay the Black Bears on a disappointing night at Alfond Arena.

Weekend Preview Vs Connecticut

The Black Bears return to the Alfond looking to build on their three-game winning streak against UConn.

January 11th, 2025 Maine 2 Lowell 1

Road warriors — the Black Bears' early blitz leads Maine to a gritty weekend sweep over the River Hawks.

January 10th, 2025 Maine 3 Lowell 1

The Black Bears come from behind to scrape out a mature road victory in a top-ten tilt over the River Hawks.

Weekend Preview @ UMass-Lowell

The Black Bears resume the Hockey East gauntlet with a tricky top-ten test away at Lowell.

January 4th, 2025 Denver 1 Maine 2

On a memorable night at the Alfond, the Black Bears’ inspired performance earns Maine a series split with DU.

January 3rd, 2025 Denver 2 Maine 1

Denver’s dagger at the death breaks Black Bear hearts as Maine loses its unbeaten record at the Alfond.

Weekend Preview Vs Denver

The Alfond readies for the national spotlight, welcoming defending champs to Orono for top-ten showdown.

December 29th, 2024 Bentley 4 Maine 2

The Black Bears stumble in Portland, falling flat in the face of a diligent defensive performance by the Falcons.

First Half Analysis

Diving deep into the stats, trends, and storylines to assess Maine’s surging first half of the season.

Weekend Preview Vs Bentley

Portland is set to turn into Alfond South as Maine kicks off the 2nd half of the season with a test against Bentley.

December 8th, 2024 Stonehill 2 Maine 4

Rookies lead the Black Bears to a sweep over Stonehill as Maine heads into the break riding a five-game win streak.

December 7th, 2024 Stonehill 2 Maine 5

Five different goal scorers lead the Black Bears to a Saturday afternoon victory over the Skyhawks.

Weekend Preview Vs Stonehill

The Black Bears return home to finish the first half of the season, welcoming Stonehill for first-ever trip to Orono.

December, 1st, 2024 Maine 6 Rensselaer 2

New look Black Bear lines continue the winning formula, sweeping RPI with another third-period blitz.

November 30th, 2024 Maine 6 Rensselaer 0

A nasty injury to hat trick hero Lynden Breen overshadows the Black Bears' dominant display against RPI.

Weekend Preview @ Rensselaer

Barr returns to his alma mater for the first time as head coach, with Maine heading to NY for a test against RPI.

November 22nd, 2024 Maine 3 UNH 1

The Black Bears weather the Wildcat whiteout with a massive Border Battle victory in enemy territory.

Weekend Preview @ New Hampshire

The Black Bears look to overcome their road woes with a Friday night fight against bitter Border Battle rival UNH.

November 16th, 2024 BU 2 Maine 2

The Terriers stun the Alfond Faithful with a late third-period goal to tie the game. BU takes the extra point in the shootout.

November 15th, 2024 BU 2 Maine 5

The Black Bears' special teams overpowers the Terriers as Maine snaps their six-game losing skid to BU. 

Weekend Preview Vs Boston University

The Black Bears are seeking a bounce-back weekend against age-old rival Boston University. 

November 10th, 2024 Maine 0 BC 3

Fowler and the Eagles blank the Black Bears, sweeping Maine out of Chestnut Hill humbled and empty-handed.

November 8th, 2024 Maine 2 BC 3

The Eagles soar to a comback victory, stunning the Black Bears in heartbreaking fashion for first loss of the season.

Weekend Preview @ Boston College

The Black Bears and the Eagles are set for a heavyweight, top-five marquee showdown in Boston.

November 2nd, 2024 Merrimack 0 Maine 6

Maine’s power play and another Boija shutout lead the charge to a conference sweep over the Warriors.

November 1st, 2024 Merrimack 0 Maine 5

The Bears steamroll the Warriors, earning Boija his 2nd shutout of the season and Barr’s 50th win at Maine.

Weekend Preview Vs Merrimack

Crucial Hockey East points are on the line, with the pesky Merrimack Warriors traveling north for a weekend series.

October 26th, 2024 Maine 2 Northeastern 2

The Black Bears claw their way back to tie the Huskies, winning the shootout to take 5 of 6 points from weekend.

October 25th, 2024 Maine 4 Northeastern 1

Boija and the Bears reverse their Matthews curse, defeating NU to continue their hot start to the season.

Weekend Preview @ Northeastern

Maine prepares for its final-ever trip to historic Matthews Arena, opening Hockey East play with the Huskies.

October 19th, 2024 Quinnipiac 5 Maine 6 (OT)

Miraculous Maine completes the sweep of the Bobcats in an all-time classic barnburner.

October 18th, 2024 Quinnipiac 1 Maine 2

Albin Boija and the Black Bears’ resolute PK grind their way to a nail-biting win over the #7 Bobcats.

Weekend Preview Vs Quinnipiac

Maine readies for top-10 showdown as Qpac comes to Orono for a heavyweight scrap with the Black Bears.

October 12th, 2024 Army 0 Maine 5

Bountiful Black Bears’ scoring depth shines in Maine’s exhibition victory over Army.

Weekend Preview Vs Army

Maine, looking to build off its opening night victory, is set to do battle with Army in an exhibition test.

October 5th, 2024 AIC 0 Maine 6

New-look Maine opens the season in style, rolling over AIC in the Bears' thunderous return to the Alfond.

Weekend Preview Vs AIC

The Black Bears eagerly await a clash with the pesky Yellow Jackets in the first test of the new campaign.

2024/25 Season Preview

The Black Bears, off the back of a historic season, look to take the next step on their Journey North.

March 28th, 2024 Cornell 3 Maine 1

This remarkable Black Bears season ends in heartbreak at the hands of the Big Red in the Regional Semifinals.

NCAA Tournament Regionals Preview

The Black Bears travel to Springfield, Mass, to face Cornell in Maine's first Natty appearance since 2012.

March 22nd, 2024 Maine 1 BU 4

Beantown becomes Beartown with Black Bear Nation packing the Garden, but Maine falls to BU's lethal powerplay.

Hockey East Championship Weekend Preview

Black Bear Nation set to turn TD Garden into Alfond South, faceoff with BU in semifinal.

March 16th, 2024 UNH 0 Maine 5

The Black Bears pummel the Wildcats, sending Maine to the Hockey East Semifinals in Boston.

Quarterfinals Preview Vs UNH

Border Battle Hockey East quarterfinal contest has the Black Bears licking their lips, hungry for redemption.

March 9th, 2024 UMass 3 Maine 4

Magical Maine leaves it late again as Breen's heroics sweep the Minutemen on an emotional Senior Night. 

March 8th, 2024 UMass 1 Maine 2

The Black Bears topple the Minutemen in a thriller, lock up third place in Hockey East.

Weekend Preview Vs UMass

The final regular season weekend welcomes the Minutemen, who march up to Orono hot on the Black Bear's coattails.

March 2nd, 2024 Maine 3 Vermont 2

Scoring depth and a resolute penalty kill drags Maine to a gutsy weekend split at the Gut.

March 1st, 2024 Maine 1 Vermont 2

The Black Bears outplay the Catamounts but come away empty-handed in a heartbreaking loss.

Weekend Preview @ Vermont

The Black Bears head to Burlington for an important penultimate weekend battle with the Catamounts.

February 24th, 2024 Northeastern 4 Maine 0

The Huskies bark back, shutting out the Black Bears to earn the series split.

February 23rd, 2024 Northeastern 1 Maine 5

Boija leads the Black Bears' bounce-back while Maine's offense buzzes to snap the losing skid.

Weekend Preview Vs Northeastern

The Black Bears look to halt their losing skid, welcoming the red-hot Huskies to Orono for a pivotal weekend.

February 17th, 2024 Maine 2 UNH 5

Wildcats pounce on Maine mistakes, sweeping the Black Bears out of Durham.

February 16th, 2024 Maine 2 UNH 6

The Black Bears sputter, stumble, and slip in Durham, falling at the hands of the Wildcats' whiteout.

Weekend Preview @ UNH

Black Bears and Wildcats set for Border Battle weekend in front of a wild Whittemore whiteout.

February 10th, 2024 Providence 4 Maine 3 (OT)

Maine's undisciplined third-period bites the Black Bears, the Friars split the series in overtime.

February 9th, 2024 Providence 1 Maine 2

J. Nadeau and Calafiore light the lamp while Boija closes the door on the Bears' grind-out victory over the Friars.

Weekend Preview Vs Providence

The Alfond is set to drop the puck on a massive, top-ten matchup with the Friars.

February 3rd, 2024 Maine 1 UMass 0

Boija leads the Black Bears' bounce-back, earning Maine's first shutout win of the season.

February 2nd, 2024 Maine 3 Northeastern 6

The Huskies' third-period five-minute power play bites the Black Bears in Beantown.

Weekend Preview @ NU & UMass

Fresh off a bye week, Maine heads to Mass to begin the final regular season stretch as the Black Bears push for the playoffs.

January 20th, 2024 Lowell 2 Maine 7

Harrison Scott's hat trick leads the way in Maine's series sweep over UMass Lowell.

January 19th, 2024 Lowell 3 Maine 5

The Black Bears' third-period blitz beat the River Hawks in a 5-3 Friday night victory at the Alfond.

Weekend Preview Vs Lowell

The Black Bears look to get back on track, hosting UMass-Lowell for a weekend series at the Alfond.

January 13th, 2024 Maine 0 UConn 2

The Huskies blank the Black Bears, snapping Maine's nine-game unbeaten streak and earning a series split.

January 12th, 2024 Maine 5 UConn 3

A gutsy third period sees Maine pull out a comeback victory for the ages against Connecticut in Hartford.

Weekend Preview @ UConn

The Black Bears resume Hockey East play with a tough trip to Hartford to take on the Connecticut Huskies.

January 6th, 2024 Colgate 4 Maine 4

Thomas Freel leads Maine’s three-goal comeback. The Black Bears tie Colgate 4-4 in a classic barn burner.

January 5th, 2024 Colgate 1 Maine 3

The Maine Black Bears scrap their way to a hard-fought victory over the physical Colgate Raiders at the Alfond.

Weekend Preview Vs Colgate

The Black Bears look to keep their win streak alive, dropping the puck at the Alfond for a set with Colgate.

December 30th, 2023 Maine 5 Dartmouth 1

The Black Bears flex their scoring depth in victory over Dartmouth. Winning the Ledyard Bank Classic.

December 29th, 2023 RIT 2 Maine 5

Maine carries momentum into the second half, defeating RIT in the Ledyard Bank Classic semifinal. Will play host Dartmouth for championship.

Ledyard Bank Classic Preview

Returning from break, Maine travels to Hanover for a tournament with RIT, Dartmouth, and Lake State.

December 9th, 2023 Bentley 2 Maine 3

The Black Bears take over Portland, winning their fourth straight thanks to two goals from Josh Nadeau.

December 6th, 2023 Maine 3 Union 1

The Black Bears bend but don't break, holding on for a 3-1 victory over Union in Schenectady, New York.

December 3rd, 2023 UConn 3 Maine 7

Another win and another Nadeau hat trick, as this time it is Bradly who nets three, sending Maine to a 7-3 victory over the Huskies.

December 1st, 2023 UNH 2 Maine 5

A sellout Alfond Arena sees a Josh Nadeau hat trick seal a Maine victory over rival UNH in the Border Battle.

December Preview

Four games in nine days see Maine finish their pre-break schedule against UNH and UConn before a midweek faceoff at Union. Maine will then complete the busy push against Bentley in Portland.

November 18th, 2023 Maine 4 BU 5

Maine's gallant comeback proves to be too little too late as the Terriers sweep the weekend series in Boston.

November 17th, 2023 Maine 2 BU 3

Black Bears shoot themselves in the foot, falling victim to BU’s PP, dropping the series' first game.

Weekend Preview @ Boston University

The red-hot #9 Black Bears are set to square off with the #8 Terriers in huge Beantown tilt.

November 11th, 2023 BC 2 Maine 2

Maine remains undefeated at home, skating to a scrappy tie with Boston College. BC takes the extra point in the shootout.

November 10th, 2023 BC 2 Maine 4

Black Bears continue their hot start, stunning top-ranked Eagles in monumental win at a thunderous Alfond Arena.

Weekend Preview Vs Boston College

The best atmosphere in college hockey is set to be at its boisterous best, welcoming #1 BC in a big weekend clash.

November 4th, 2023 Maine 5 Merrimack 4

Maine holds on to lead in a high-scoring thriller, sweeping Merrimack on the road to start season 5-1-0.

November 3rd, 2023 Maine 2 Merrimack 1

Behind Victor Ostman, the Black Bears battle to tough road victory on Hockey East opening night.

Weekend Preview @ Merrimack

Conference play opens as Maine travels for tough test at Merrimack.

October 28th, 2023 Maine 1 Quinnipiac 4

Maine outplayed in first loss of the season, splits series with #5 Quinnipiac.

October 27th, 2023 Maine 2 Quinnipiac 1(OT)

The Black Bears upset defending champs in nail-biting overtime road win.

Weekend Preview @ Quinnipiac

Maine travels to Connecticut for test against defending National Champions.

October 13th, 2023 RPI 3 Maine 6

The Black Bears once again roll over Rensselaer, sealing an opening series sweep.

October 12th, 2023 RPI 1 Maine 4

Bradly Nadeau shines as Maine shoots way to dominant opening game win over Rensselaer.

Weekend Preview Vs RPI

New-look Black Bears to drop the puck at a new-look Alfond Arena in a highly-anticipated matchup with Rensselaer.

October 7th, 2023 UNH 2 Maine 3

A late Black Bear goal seals an exhibition victory for Maine as the Nadeau brothers and Lynden Breen steal the show.

2023/24 Season Preview

Ben Barr's building Black Bears are back.