Black Bears hockey update: rivalry week, new ticket system

ORONO, Maine (WABI) – It’s time for the latest Maine-New Hampshire Border Battle in men’s hockey.

The No. 7 Black Bears will be visiting the No. 19 Wildcats this time.

Maine will be trying to win its fourth-straight game in the rivalry.

“They’re a hard-working team. I think it comes down to our habits, details, and structure of play. I think that’s something we’ve been very disciplined on this year. I think that’s kind of why we’ve been able to edge out the games against them,” said Ben Poisson, graduate forward.

Both Friday and Saturday puck drops in Durham are at 7 p.m.

The Black Bears and Wildcats are on NESN and ESPN+ on Friday.

They’ll just be on ESPN+ on Saturday.

Maine women’s hockey is offering season tickets for the first time in program history coming up in 2024-25.

The Black Bears will become the seventh women’s team in Hockey East with a season ticket structure.

“I think it’s a great thing, for sure, for the whole program. It kind of gets our team out into the community more, selling tickets, raising the awareness of women’s sports. I think (fans) will see a very gritty, hard-working team. (We’re) adding some speed to our game, especially, moving the puck fast, and (we’re) just really a team that never gives up,” said Ida Kuoppala, fifth-year forward.

The Black Bears have 14 home dates next season.

Tickets go on sale on March 14.

Standard seats are $70 for half the season or $122 for the full season.

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