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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 …

2022-23 Women's Basketball Media Guide, Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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Amy Vachon, currently in her sixth full season at the helm of the Black Bears and her 12th year on staff, signed a new agreement to serve as Maine’s head coach on March 24, 2021. The new agreement will run from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025.

Vachon, who spent the final 18 games of the 2016-17 season at the helm of the Black Bears’ staff, was officially named the interim head coach for the 2017-18 season on April 5 of 2017.

A champion as a player and coach with the Black Bears, Vachon has built a culture of …

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 …

2014-15 Women's Basketball Roster, Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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2013-14 Women's Basketball Roster, Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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2012-13 Women's Basketball Roster, Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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2011-12 Women's Basketball Roster, Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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University Of Maine Softball Media Guide, 2011, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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

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University Of Maine Softball Media Guide, 2010, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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2009-10 Women's Basketball Media Guide, Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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It doesn't take someone long to figure out that Maine head coach Cindy Blodgett has a passion for the University. Whether speaking with local organizations, the media, prospective recruits, or friends of the program, she is quick to point out the storied success of the program and how it will be a part of even bigger and better things in the future.

Blodgett's burning desire to continue the proud tradition of the program is the same one she had while as a player at Maine. The accolades that she accumulated while at Maine as a player speak for themselves... two …

2009-2010 Swimming And Diving Media Guide, Umaine Athletic Media Relations Office

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The Black Bear women's swimming & diving team are set to improve on their 3-6 record and 7th place America East finish from a year ago. The team will look for success from a mixture of vetern Black Bears and the strong underclassmen. The men's team looks to continure turning the comer towards success as they open the 2009-10 season. Last year saw the men's team finish 5th in the America East Championships with a record of 3-2, the first time they have been above .500 since the 1999-00 season.

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

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2008-09 Women's Basketball Media Guide, Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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Maine returns four starters and six letterwinners from last season, which saw a young Black Bear squad gain valuable experience. The six returnees include senior forward Colleen Kilmurray (30/30 gp/s), junior guard Amanda Tewksbury (29/26 gp/s), junior forward Brittany Boser (30/26 gp/s), junior guard Kristin Baker (29/13 gp/s), junior forward Katia Bratishko (17/0 gp/s), and sophomore guard Tanna Ross (26/7 gp/s). Sprinkled into the mix are four newcomers including guards Brittany Williams, Jasmine Rush, forward Samantha Wheeler and center Samantha Baranowski.

2008-2009 Swimming And Diving Media Guide, Umaine Athletic Media Relations Office

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The 2007-08 women's team finished 4-5, fifth in the America East Championships and 11th in the ECAC Championships. With a strong core of hungry veteran swimmers, the team has a bright outlook for the 2008-09 campaign. The men's team showed imense potential in 2007-08, finishing 1-6 and fifth in the America East Championships and 24th in the ECAC Championships. The team looks to continue the progress they've made using their large freshman class to fuel their 2008-09 campaign.

University Of Maine Volleyball Media Guide, 2008, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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The University of Maine volleyball team will have the luxury of returning seven seniors to its 2008 squad. The seven seniors have combined to play in 1,413 sets in their careers. The seven seniors on the squad include Ashlee Wright, Jessica Wolfenden, Amy Lawson, Lindsay Allman, Brittany Kiehl, Margaret Page and Laura Goettsch. Lawson and Allman are the two Black Bears on the 2008 roster who have earned America East honors during their respective careers, as both were named to the 2005 America East All-Rookie Team. Six of the seniors - not including Goettsch - were on the 2005 team …

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 Softball Media Guide, 2008, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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Maine will look to transition its solid finish from the 2007 season into a strong start for the 2008 season.The Black Bears finished last season with a 7-5 record in their last 12 America East games after stumbling out to a 2-6 start in league play.

2007-08 Women's Basketball Media Guide, Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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Former Maine women's basketball great Cindy Blodgett returned to her alma mater on May 23,2007, when she was introduced as the 10th head coach in program history.

"Anyone who knows me knows that I enjoy challenges,"she said at her introductory news conference."There is a tremendous amount of support for this program and I am happy to be back home."

Blodgett returned to Maine after spending the previous two seasons as an assistant coach with the Brown women's basketball team, including helping to lead the team to a share of the 2006 Ivy League championship. At Brown, she was the recruiting …

2007-2008 Swimming And Diving Media Guide, Umaine Athletic Media Relations Office

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After a season where the Women Black Bears went 5-5 overall, placing fourth at the America East Championships, and setting five new individual records, the women are eager to prove this is not a rebuilding season. Following the 2006-2007 season that saw the men's team go 2-5, earning a fifth place finish at the America East Championships, the 2007-2008 team will be looking for contributions from different places.

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.

University Of Maine Volleyball Media Guide, 2007, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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The University of Maine volleyball team looks to make a return to the America East Tournament in 2007, after missing the conference championship in 2OO6.The Black Bears are looking to qualify for the league tourament for the third time in the last four seasons.The top four teams in the standings following the conclusion of the regular season qualify for the championship. A berth in the tournament would mark a first in program history, as it would be the most trips to the conference tournament (three) in a four-year span.

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 …

University Of Maine Softball Media Guide, 2007, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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2006-07 Women's Basketball Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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The team reached the NCAA Division II tournament for the first time in school history and reached the regional semifinals. The program continued to excel in the 2003-04 season, posting a 31-4 record, the best in school history. The Warriors finished the season ranked fourth in the nation. The team won the Northeast-10 regular season and tournament titles to advance to the NCAA Division II tournament. After winning the Northeast Regional, the Warriors won in the Elite Eight to advance to the Final Four. Mcinerney was named the Northeast-10 Conference Coach of the Year, Northeast Regional Coach of the Year, …

2006-2007 Swimming And Diving Media Guide, Umaine Athletic Media Relations Office

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After finishing the 2005-06 season with a 7-4 record and a fourth place finish at the America East Championships, the women look to improve with key veterans returning bolstered by a strong group of underclassmen.

University Of Maine Volleyball Media Guide, 2006, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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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 …