On-Campus Frozen Four Activities Scheduled
Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571
ORONO — The University of Maine has scheduled a series of activities related to the Black Bear hockey team’s upcoming appearance in the NCAA Frozen Four tournament.
“These events are intended to celebrate the team’s achievement and provide the community with opportunities to enjoy this success in a safe, healthy and enjoyable atmosphere,” says Robert Dana, UMaine’s dean of students. “UMaine students and others have set the standard for appropriate behavior during recent events of this nature, and we look forward to another series of memorable activities.”
A send-off rally is scheduled for 12 noon on Tuesday April 3 at Memorial Union’s Maine Marketplace. The UMaine band will provide entertainment and speakers will include President Robert Kennedy, Athletic Director Blake James, Coach Tim Whitehead and members of the team.
The Black Bears depart for St. Louis Tuesday evening. They will play Michigan State in a national semifinal game at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 5.
UMaine students and community fans are invited to Memorial Union to watch the Thursday game on big-screen televisions. Food will be available, and fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the game with fellow Black Bear supporters.
A similar plan is in place should the Black Bears advance to the national championship game, scheduled for Saturday April 7 at 7 p.m. Memorial Union will be open that evening for fans who wish to watch the team play for UMaine’s third national title.