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There is no doubt that Alfond Arena is home to the greatest fans in college hockey. Anyone who has experienced the facility’s big-game atmosphere knows how special a place Alfond Arena is. It is this passion and enthusiasm that truly gives the Black Bears a home ice advantage.

While this building remains one of the best places to see a college hockey game, some of its amenities can be improved, making Alfond Arena a better hockey facility to train and compete in. With your help this is possible. Locker rooms, office spaces, strength and conditioning areas, and the athletic training room can all be enhanced. These changes will better the student-athlete experience, assist with continuing to draw high-caliber student-athletes to Maine, and provide current Black Bears the best training areas to prepare for competition. In addition, fan-friendly improvements to concession areas, the sound system, and Bear Necessities, along with a new Hall of Fame that boasts Maine’s proud athletic history, will complete the Alfond Arena makeover.

In recognition of his accomplishments as a coach and the visionary of our program, the University of Maine is dedicating this project in memory of Shawn Walsh. The Shawn Walsh Hockey Center at Alfond Arena will provide our program with the necessary improvements to continue to keep Black Bear hockey as one of the truly special programs in the country.

This project will become a reality through the support of all those involved with the program. From former players and coaches to fans and alumni, everyone must do their part.

“Improving Alfond Arena will allow us to continue to compete at the highest level in Division I hockey,” states Maine Head Coach Tim Whitehead. “No question about it, the addition of a weight room and new locker rooms for men’s and women’s hockey is our top pri ority. These changes will significantly enhance the experience of the student-athletes at the University of Maine.”