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UMaine hockey team builds hope on tighter defense

With games in Orono and Portland, the UMaine hockey team could reach .500 by sweeping BU.

The redshirt freshman beats out three others to earn the starting nod for the Black Bears.

Senior Najee Goode and sophomore Manny Patterson could be one of the top cornerback tandems in the CAA.

by Staff and news service report November 4, 2016November 4, 2016

The Black Bears drop a 3-2 decision in the America East playoffs in Stockton, California.

Now a junior, Tarbox is trying to win a starting spot at defensive end.

by DAVID DRIVER Special to the Press Herald July 26, 2016July 26, 2016

The Black Bears start their first season under Coach Joe Harasymiak on Sept. 1 at UConn.

With their first tournament berth in 12 years, the Black Bears are at a level no other UMaine team has reached since 2013.

After a staggering loss to Providence College, Maine must muster an even better effort in rematch, and that would be a first this season

New Coach Joe Harasymiak was in a dancing mood after signing 13 freshmen Wednesday, and here’s why.

The crowd was so small Wednesday against Vermont that opposing players were joking about it.