The Annual ‘Skate With The Bears’ Is This Sunday

Go Blue!!

The University of Maine men's and women's ice hockey teams are set to host their annual Skate with the Bears event, this Sunday, December 8th at Alfond Arena.

The men's team is off to an incredible 10-2-2 season so far, with a Hockey East record of 5-2-2.

The event will follow the conclusion of the men's ice hockey game against Stonehill. Puck drop is set for 3:00 pm and Skate with the Bears is scheduled for approximately 6:00 pm, depending on the conclusion of the game.

This popular family event is a great opportunity for fans of all ages to meet the players from both the men's and women's ice hockey teams and have their pictures taken with the players.

Participants, on skates, or on their feet, will be able to gather as many autographs as they can.

Here is what you need to know, before you go!

• Skates will not be permitted inside Alfond Arena during the contest. Fans will have to leave their skates in their vehicles during the game and retrieve them after the game ends.

• Fans will not be allowed re-entry into Alfond Arena if they leave during the game and will have to wait until the end of the contest to enter the arena for Skate with the Bears.

• A limited supply of skate rentals will be available.

• Fans wishing to attend Skate with the Bears are not required to have a ticket to that day's game. But, if you do not have a ticket to the game, you will not be allowed into Alfond Arena for the Skate with the Bears event until the conclusion of the game against Stonehill.