Maine Honors Former Baseball Coach Dr. John Winkin
Baseball - 6/29/2009
Saturday was a special day at the University of Maine, as former baseball coach and legend Dr. John Winkin was honored for his remarkable career. Nearly 200 people filled Wells Conference Center as dignitaries and former players spoke about Winkin and what he has meant to them and to the world of college baseball. More
Gavin Kane Named New Women's Basketball Assistant Coach
W. Basketball - 6/29/2009
University of Maine women's basketball head coach Cindy Blodgett announced on Monday that she has named Gavin Kane as an assistant coach. He joins the women's basketball coaching staff after a highly successful career as a high school coach in Maine. Kane brings a tradition of success with him, having won at every level that he has ever coached. More
Maine Student-Athletes Post 3.06 GPA for 2008-09 Academic Year
General Release - 6/24/2009
The University of Maine was one of seven schools to post a 3.00 grade point average or better in the 2008-09 America East Academic Cup, announced today by the America East Conference. The Academic Cup, established by the America East Board of Directors in 1995, is presented to the institution whose student-athletes post the highest grade point averages during that academic year. More
Field Hockey Releases 2009 Schedule
Field Hockey - 7/2/2009
University of Maine field hockey head coach Josette Babineau announced the team's 2009 schedule today. The 2009 slate features six teams that were either ranked or received votes in the final National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Top-20 Poll. More
Hockey and Football Season Tickets on Sale
General Release - 6/30/2009
The deadline for University of Maine hockey and football season ticket renewals for the 2009-10 seasons is July 1. Fans still holding invoices should return them to the ticket office as soon as possible. More
Six Track and Field Standouts Perform Well at Elite Competitions
W. Track - 6/29/2009
Six University of Maine track and field standouts had solid performances at elite competitions over the weekend. Riley Masters (Bangor, Maine), Jesse Labreck (Oakland, Maine) and Corey Conner competed at the U.S. Junior National Track and Field Championships hosted by the University of Oregon while Allyson Howatt (Fredericton, New Brunswick), Vicki Tolton (Smithers, British Columbia) and Jessica Bond (Namur, Quebec) competed at the Canadian Track and Field Championships hosted by the University of Toronto. More
Junior Bernal Named to NABC Honors Court
M. Basketball - 7/2/2009
University of Maine men's basketball standout Junior Bernal (Manhattan, N.Y.) has been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court for excellence in the classroom. He was one of two America East players who received the honor. More
162 Black Bear Student-Athletes Named to America East Winter/Spring Academic Honor Roll
General Release - 6/18/2009
One-hundred sixty-two (162) University of Maine Black Bear student-athletes were named to the 2008-09 America East Winter/Spring Academic Honor Roll on Thursday as announced by the conference. More
Tortorella Named Assistant Coach for 2010 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team
M. Ice Hockey - 6/30/2009
Former University of Maine men's ice hockey player John Tortorella has been named an assistant coach for the 2010 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team that will compete in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. More
Cosgrove Throws Out First Pitch at Fenway
Football - 6/18/2009
University of Maine head football coach Jack Cosgrove threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Sunday, June 21, as part of "Maine Day" festivities at Fenway Park. Wearing a home Red Sox jersey with No. 18 "Cosgrove" on the back, he fired a strike to kick off the 6-5, come-from-behind win for Boston. More
