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2023-2024 Maine Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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Ben Barr enters his third season behind the bench in the 2023-24 season.

Barr arrived at UMaine with 15 years of assistant coaching experience in Division-I programs and a tradition of success at each of his stints at five different institutions. Prior to Maine, Barr spent five years at UMass as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator, where he helped guide the Minutemen to a 94-75-10 record, including a 72-26-6 mark over his last three seasons. His time at UMass included a Hockey East regular season and tournament title, three NCAA appearances, back-to-back NCAA title game appearances, and the 2021 …

2022-2023 Maine Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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2020-2021 Maine Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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Last year marked the first time that a team was ever inducted into the University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame, with that same 1992-93 National Championship squad leading the way once again. The team - arguably the greatest team in the history of college hockey - went 42-1-2 en route to the national title.

After going unbeaten through the first 32 games of the season, the Black Bears dropped a 7-6 overtime contest on Feb. 19 to Boston University. That would be the only loss on the year, though, as the team reeled off 12-straight wins, including a 5-4 …

University Of Maine Women's Ice Hockey Media Guide, 2010-2011, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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2009-2010 Men's Ice Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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University Of Maine Women's Ice Hockey Media Guide, 2008-2009, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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2008-2009 Men's Ice Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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The 2007-08 men's ice hockey season was not a typical one for the University of Maine. Maine's string of nine consecutive NCAA appearances, second only to Michigan, was finally snapped. Gone were Josh Soares, Michel Leveille and Mike Lundin, players who had a hand in leading Maine to the NCAA Frozen Four in three of the past four seasons. In addition, the Los Angeles Kings (NHL) signed 2007 Hockey East Rookie of the Year, Teddy Purcell after just one season at Maine, leaving the Black Bears without seven of their top 10 scorers from 2006-07.

University Of Maine Women's Ice Hockey Media Guide, 2007-2008, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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Dan Lichterman begins his first season as head coach at Maine after serving as an assistant coach at Minnesota State-Mankato for the past four seasons. At Minnesota State, Lichterman worked primarily with the team's defensemen and designed the defensive systems and penalty kill. He also coordinated all team travel and was responsible for video analysis. In the competitive WCHA, which produced the last seven NCAA Champions, the Mavericks were fifth in the conference with a record of 16-18-2 in 2006-07.

2007-2008 Men's Ice Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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In 2006-07, the Black Bears completed the season with a 23-15-2 overall record and reached the NCAA Tournament for the ninth straight season.

The season began with Maine taking a 3-1 win over Minnesota in the Hockey Hall of Fame Game in St. Paul. Following a weekend sweep at North Dakota to improve to 5-0, the Black Bears were ranked first in the nation. They stayed their for three weeks, going unbeaten in the first nine games of the season.

After a tough stretch in November, Maine responded with winning the Florida College Classic. With two wins at UMass Lowell …

2006-2007 Men's Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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Head Coach Tim Whitehead enters his sixth season at the helm of the University of Maine men's ice hockey program. With Whitehead behind the bench, the Black Bears have continued the success that has defined the program for nearly two decades.

In his first five seasons as head coach, the Black Bears have advanced to the NCAA Tournament all five seasons, reached the NCAA National Championship game twice, played in three NCAA Frozen Fours and won the Hockey East Tournament Championship. Over the five-year period, Maine has a 131-54-24 record. In ten seasons as a head coach, Whitehead has a …

University Of Maine Women's Ice Hockey Media Guide, 2005-2006, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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Guy Perron begins his second season as the head women's ice hockey coach at Maine. In his first season he led the Black Bears to a 14-15-3 record. Perron, a 1990 graduate of the University of Maine, served as a volunteer assistant with the Black Bear men's program and was instrumental in leading Maine to a berth in the national championship game. He also served as interim coach of the women's program the prior to his appointment. Perron returned to Maine in 2003 after serving as captain of the Black Bears in 1988-89 and 1989-90. He was also an assistant …

2005-2006 Men's Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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Consistently labelled the strongest conference from top to bottom, the Hockey East Association, encompassing 10 established Division-I hockey programs, celebrates its 22nd season in 2005-06. Hockey East has continued a steady rise to prominence since its founding charter on July 11, 1983, when the possibility of an apparent Ivy League break-off threatened the existence of the ECAC. In response, the Athletics Directors from Boston College, Boston University, New Hampshire, Northeastern and Providence announced the formation of a new Division I men's ice hockey conference. Togethe1; William Flynn of Boston College, John Simpson of Boston University, Andy Mouradian of New Hampshire, …

2005-2006 Hockey Yearbook, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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There is no doubt that Alfond Arena is home to the greatest fans in college hockey. Anyone who has experienced the facility's big-game atmosphere knows how special a place Alfond Arena is. It is this passion and enthusiasm that truly gives the Black Bears a home ice advantage.

University Of Maine Women's Ice Hockey Media Guide, 2004-2005, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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A long time in the making, the Women’s Hockey East Association proudly commenced official league play in the 2002-03 season. As women’s ice hockey steadily expanded from its original status as an emerging sport to its current status as an NCAA championship sport, it became apparent that Hockey East should seriously consider sponsoring a separate league to accommodate its five member schools that had varsity programs: Boston College, Maine, New Hampshire, Northeastern, and Providence. However, little got beyond the level of discussion and conjecture in the early stages as administrators remained unsure of how to undergo the transition process. The …

2004-2005 Men's Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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Head Coach Tim Whitehead enters his fourth season at the helm of the University of Maine men's ice hockey program. With Whitehead behind the bench, the Black Bears have continued the success that has defined the program for nearly two decades.

In his first three seasons as head coach, the Black Bears have advanced to the NCM Tournament all three seasons, reached the NCM National Championship game twice and won the Hockey East Tournament Championship. Over the three year period, Maine has a 83-29-15 record. In eight seasons as a head coach, Whitehead has a career record of 159-124-26.

University Of Maine Women's Ice Hockey Media Guide, 2003-2004, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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Head Coach Rick Filighera, 36, enters his seventh season at the helm of the Black Bears women’s ice hockey program, and ninth as a head coach. Filighera, who was announced as the first head coach of the University of Maine varsity women’s ice hockey team in September 1997, has a record of 74-87-14 in six seasons at Maine and an overall record of 98-96-16 in eight seasons of head coaching. Filighera’s record of 24-9-2 in two seasons at Rochester Institute of Technology, combined with his record at Maine, ranks him 11th among college coaches in career wins.

2003-2004 Men's Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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After beginning 15-1-2 a year ago, the University of Maine men's ice hockey team had a disappointing finish to the 2002- 03 season, losing to Michigan in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Black Bears will use that memory to inspire them as they take the ice in 2003-04. The squad learned valuable lessons down the stretch last year and enter the season with a fire to prove that the first half of last year was not a fluke.

The Black Bears lost nine letterwinners from last year's squad, but return a solid nucleus at all three positions. …

University Of Maine Women's Ice Hockey Media Guide, 2002-2003, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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Head Coach Rick Filighera, 35, enters his sixth season at the helm of the Black Bears women’s ice hockey program, and eighth as a headcoach. Filighera, who was announced as the first head coach of the University of Maine varsity women’s ice hockey team in September 1997, has a record of 62-72-10 in five seasons at Maine and an overall record of 86-81-12 in eight seasons of head coaching. Filighera’s record of 24-9-2 in two seasons at Rochester Institute of Technology, combined with his record at Maine, ranks him 11th among college coaches in career wins.

2002-2003 Men's Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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To say the 2001-02 University of Maine ice hockey season was one of ups-and-downs will not do it justice. After losing legendary head coach Shawn Walsh to cancer less than 24 hours before the first scheduled practice, the Black Bears rebounded to come within 53 seconds of winning it's third national championship. However, the National Championship was not to be as Minnesota won the game in overtime. The season was capped off when 2001-02 interim head coach Tim Whitehead was named head coach on April 8, and then two weeks later was named the winner of the Spencer Penrose Award, …

2001-2002 Men's Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Media Relations Office

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The 2001-02 University of Maine hockey team may return several familiar faces, but it's strengths and weaknesses will not at all resemble last year's 20-12-7 Black Bear Squad.

Defense carried the 2000-01 Black Bears to their 11th NCAA appearance in 17 seasons under the direction of Head Coach Shawn Walsh. UMaine finished last season ranked seventh nationally and sixth in scoring defense, allowing only 2.44 goals against per contest.

1999-2000 Maine Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Media Relations Office

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The University of Maine won its second national tide in 1998-99. After hanging around the nation's top five for most of the season, UMaine easily won first round and quarterfinal NCAA Tournament games, then dramatically defeated Hockey East foes Boston College and New Hampshire in overtime to capture the championship.

1998 Maine Hockey Program, University Of Maine Athletics Department

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1994-1995 Maine Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Sports Information Department

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Last season, the University of Maine hockey team found out just how difficult it is to defend a national championship.

Following its near-perfect run to a 42-1-2 record and the school's first national championship in 1993, head coach Shawn Walsh and his Black Bears knew if UMaine was to become the first team to repeat as the nation's best since 1972 it would need solid efforts from many unproven players.

1993-1994 Maine Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Sports Information Department

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The 1992-93 season marked a year of unparalleled accomplishments for the University of Maine hockey team: The school celebrated its first NCAA Division I team championship in any sport, four in-season tournament titles, the HOCKEY EAST regular season crown and the HOCKEY EAST Championship. With a school record 42 wins. and an incredible .956 winning percentage the accolades afforded last year's team might not be seen at any college in the near future.

1992-1993 Maine Hockey Media Guide, Maine Sports Information Department

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For 15 weeks last season, the University of Maine proved it deserved the pre-season accolades as best in the nation. But following a 3-2 loss to Michigan State at the East Regional in Providence, Maine's hopes for its first national championship were dashed.

Enter 1992-93.

In what is supposed to be a rebuilding year, head coach Shawn Walsh will need to find replacements for 1992 Hobey Baker Award winner Scott Pellerin and three time All-American Jean-Yves Roy, who opted to forgo his senior season and sign with the New York Rangers. Gone, too, are defenseman Tony Link, two-year captains Mike …

1990-1991 Maine Hockey Media Guide, Maine Sports Information Department

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Last year, Maine remained among the nation's college hockey elite with the team's third consecutive 30-win season and its fourth straight NCAA Tournament appearance. The Black Bears finished with a 33-11-2 overall record, and competed in the HOCKEY EAST Championship game for the fourth consecutive year.

1989-1990 Maine Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Department Of Physical Education And Athletics

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Last year, Maine remained among the nation's college hockey elite with the team's second consecutive 30-win season and its second straight NCAA final four appearance. The Black Bears finished with a 31-14 overall record, and claimed their first HOCKEY EAST Championship.

Maine finished the regular season with a 17 -9 record, earning a first-round bye in the playoffs. The Black Bears 3-2 overtime victory over Northeastern and a 5-4 win over regular-season first-place finisher Boston College gave Maine the HOCKEY EAST Championship. With the HOCKEY EAST Championship came Maine's second straight top seed in the East and a first-round bye …

1986-1987 Maine Hockey Guide, University Of Maine Department Of Physical Education And Athletics

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One look at the credentials of the 1986-87 Maine hockey team gives you the impression that this is a program on the rise. Only a handful of NCAA teams can boast having 10 NHL draft picks on their roster, seven of which have been selected in the last two drafts.

The nucleus of the 1986-87 Black Bears is made up of underclassmen, as 19 players on the 28-man roster have yet to reach their junior year. "We are in the situation now where our predominant classes will be the freshmen and sophomores," says head coach Shawn Walsh.

Walsh, now in …

1985-1986 Maine Hockey Guide, University Of Maine Department Of Physical Education And Athletics

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The history of varsity hockey at the University of Maine can be divided into two eras. The first began shortly after the end of World War I when American college campuses were flooded with returning GIs. Varsity athletics in general were just beginning to return to their pre-war levels at most campuses when hockey as a college sport began a major resurgence across the country.

In the fall of 1922, several UMO students formed a group to petition the Athletic Board to add varsity hockey for the 1922-23 winter season . A generation earlier, in 1906-07, a club team had …

1982-1983 Maine Hockey Guide, University Of Maine Department Of Public Information And Central Services

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In just six short years, the University of Maine at Orono hockey program has experienced just about every up and down there is. Two years ago, the team qualified for the ECAC Division I playoffs after only two years in the league. Previous to that, Maine had qualified for the Division II East tournament in 1979 after only two years as a varsity. On the other side of the coin, after losing 15 players to graduation last year, the Black Bears slipped to an 8-21 record and a last place finish in the ECAC.

The 1982-83 edition of the hockey …