According to a report in the Bangor Daily News, the UMaine men’s hockey team donated $500 to Operation Community Support, a group for the families of military men and women who have been deployed. Maine National Guard soldiers, many of whom will soon be deployed, and their families will attend Saturday night’s game at Alfond Arena.
Contact: Jessica Bloch, (207) 581-3777
Richard Barron, the head coach of the University of Maine women’s basketball team, had his head shaved for the Play4Kay Initiative after Wednesday’s game against Hartford at Alfond Arena. (more…)
The Bangor Daily News reported that UMaine assistant coach Frank Giufre has been hired by the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts. Giufre, who was the run game coordinator and coach of the offensive line and tight ends for the Black Bears, will serve as the offensive quality control coach for the Colts.
Contact: Jessica Bloch, (207) 581-3777
Richard Barron, the UMaine women’s basketball coach, announced recently he would shave his head bald if the community raises $10,000 for the Play4Kay initiative, which raises funds for the Kay Yow Foundation to support breast cancer research. If the goal is met, Barron will shave his head at center court following the Black Bears’ home game on Wednesday, Feb. 15. (more…)
The Bangor Daily News reported on Sunday’s Girls Hockey Day, which was held at UMaine’s Alfond Arena. About 35 girls from around the state met for an on-ice skills competition, a tour of the Alfond facilities, and listened to former UMaine women’s players Kim Meagher, Rachel Gettings and Jennie Gallo talk about how hockey had influenced their lives.
Contact: Jessica Bloch, 207-581-3777
Several legendary UMaine athletes and coaches have been named to the Maine Sports Hall of Fame, according to a report in the Bangor Daily News. UMaine education faculty member Walter Abbott, a former Black Bears football coach, will be inducted this year, as will alumni Phillip Coulombe (football), Emily Ellis (women’s basketball) and Dennis Libbey (baseball).
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UMaine announced Sunday that Black Bear student athletes Kelly Newton of the field hockey team and Andrew Rogers of the men’s basketball team are the recipients of the 2012 “M” Club Dean Smith Awards. The awards are presented annually to the top male and female student-athlete with outstanding academic and athletic achievement, along with citizenship and community service. (more…)
Bangor TV station WABI reported on Sunday’s 3-on-3 basketball tournament that was a fundraiser for the Strong Minds, Strong Bodies organization headed by UMaine alumnus and former Black Bear football player Roosevelt Boone. Boone said the free program offers kids the opportunity to participate in physical activity and able to learn during the summer months instead of participating in at risk activities or at risk behaviors. The tournament was held in UMaine’s field house.
Contact: Jessica Bloch, 207-581-3777
The website Bleacher Report named Orono one of the nation’s 50 best hockey cities. The ranking cited the “fantastic players” that have come out of UMaine and also the “red-hot” hockey community. Orono was ranked 29th, ahead of communities with NHL teams such as Anaheim, Calif., Dallas, and Tampa Bay.
Contact: Jessica Bloch, 207-581-3777
The Bangor Daily News reported that UMaine women’s basketball coach Richard Barron will moderate the first Black Bears Sportsmanship Academy, during which Barron will talk to a group of area youngsters about good sportsmanship and UMaine student-athletes will direct activities that promote good sportsmanship. The event will be held at 3:45 p.m. Saturday in the Alfond Family Lounge. It is slated between games of the basketball doubleheader between UMaine and Binghamton at Alfond Arena.
Contact: Jessica Bloch, 207-581-3777
