Celebrate Maine hockey with games, live music and more during fan fest
Two home games, an appearance from Barstool Sports’ Chiclets University, a free concert by country act 12/OC and more will be available to Black Bears during the Maine Hockey Fan Fest starting at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 at the Alfond Stadium.
The event kicks off at 2 p.m. when the women’s hockey team faces off against Saint Anselm and ends with the men’s hockey game against Holy Cross at 7 p.m. Both games will be played in the renovated Alfond Arena.
The voices of the Black Bears, Jeff Mannix and Jon Shields, and Barstool Sports’ Chiclets University will deliver previews of Maine hockey, with the latter featuring men’s Head Coach Ben Barr. At 5 p.m., Portland, Maine natives and Nashville based band 12/OC will take the stage at Alfond Stadium for a free concert. There will also be food trucks, drinks, lawn games and more to welcome Black Bears back to the ice. The event is hosted by UMaine Athletics in partnership with Waterfront Concerts Read the full announcement on the UMaine Athletics website.