Athletics

Seven men’s ice hockey games to be broadcast on television, WVII reports

WVII (Channel 7) reported seven University of Maine men’s ice hockey games will be broadcast on television during the 2016–2017 season. The combination of ABC 7, Fox 22 and Fox College Sports will air the games throughout the season, according to the report. The contests include national powerhouse Quinnipiac, rival University of New Hampshire and […]

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MBS Corps to lead March Against Domestic Violence Oct. 5

The third annual March Against Domestic Violence will be at noon Wednesday, Oct. 5, on the Mall, sponsored by the MBS Corps in collaboration with numerous campus and community partners, including UMaine Athletics, Division of Student Life, Army ROTC, Student Women’s Association and Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance. Members of the UMaine community are encouraged to show […]

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New fan experience to debut at football home opener, WVII reports

WVII (Channel 7) reported more than 7,000 fans are expected at Alfond Stadium this weekend for the University of Maine football team’s home opener against James Madison. Those in attendance will see changes, including new tailgating spots closer to the stadium with on-site parking for season membership holders, as well as an alcohol-free “family tailgating” […]

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Former UMaine athlete remembered in BDN article

The Bangor Daily News reported on the recent passing of former University of Maine swimmer Nicole Langlois after a battle with breast cancer. The native of Washington, D.C., who graduated from UMaine in 2013, was 26, according to the article. “We are very saddened to hear about Nicole’s passing,” said Susan Emily Lizzotte, head swim […]

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WABI covers free moving screening on Morse Field

WABI (Channel 5) reported on a free screening of “Finding Dory” on Morse Field at Alfond Stadium. Members of the public were invited to watch the film on the high-definition video scoreboard as part of a free event hosted by University of Maine Athletics. “We’re excited to provide an opportunity for the community to come […]

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WABI advances free screening of ‘Finding Dory’ on Morse Field

WABI (Channel 5) reported University of Maine Athletics will host a free screening of “Finding Dory” at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 on Morse Field at Alfond Stadium. Members of the public are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs to watch the film on the high-definition video scoreboard. More information is available by calling 581.1760.

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Free screening of ‘Finding Dory’ Sept. 16 on Morse Field

University of Maine Athletics will host a free screening of “Finding Dory” at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 on Morse Field at Alfond Stadium. Members of the public are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs to watch the film on the high-definition video scoreboard. Before the movie, fans are encouraged to cheer on UMaine’s nationally […]

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BookTrib.com interviews Caron about football guide

BookTrib.com posted a video interview with Sandra Caron and J. Michael Hodgson, authors of “Tackling Football: A Woman’s Guide to Understanding the College Game.” Caron is a University of Maine professor of family relations and human sexuality. Hodgson has more than 30 years of experience with college football, including his role as a player at […]

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Five luxury boxes to be transformed into lounge at Alfond Arena, BDN reports

The Bangor Daily News reported five luxury box suites at the University of Maine’s Alfond Arena will be transformed into a lounge for the coming hockey season. Seventy-eight seats will be available within the lounge at $2,000 apiece, which averages to $117.65 per game for 17 games, according to the article. Parking, food and drinks […]

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WLBZ interviews Swift about 1984 Olympics

Former University of Maine and Major League pitcher Bill Swift talked with WLBZ (Channel 2) about winning a silver medal as a member of the U.S. baseball team in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. In addition to the experience with the team, in which he hurled six shutout innings against Nicaragua, Swift enjoyed […]

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