Men’s hockey Ice Breaker Tournament Oct. 9–10 in Portland
The University of Maine men’s ice hockey team drops the puck on the 2015–16 season Oct. 9 and 10 for the Ice Breaker Tournament at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.
The four teams in the tournament, which is presented by Gorham Savings Bank, have won a combined 15 national championships and include 18 players that have been drafted to the NHL.
The Ice Breaker begins at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 with Lake Superior State versus North Dakota, followed at 8 p.m. by Maine versus Michigan State. At 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Lake Superior State takes on Michigan State, followed at 8 p.m. by Maine versus North Dakota.
Single-day tickets for two games are $27, $17 for UMaine students. Two-day tickets for all four games are $49. Tickets can be purchased at the Cross Insurance Arena Box Office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, online or by calling 775.3458. Parties of 20 or more can buy tickets at the group rate of $17 per ticket.
On Oct. 10, Gorham Savings Bank will host the Ice Breaker Block Party, a free and family-friendly celebration before the hockey games featuring live music, food and appearances by former Black Bear hockey stars.
More information on the party and tournament is online.