The University of Maine overpowered the University of Connecticut on the way to its first Hockey East championship title in 21 years on Friday night.
The Black Bears finished out Friday’s game at TD Garden in Boston with a 5-3 victory over the Huskies.
UMaine hockey fans show up to support the Black Bears in Boston for the Hockey East championship on Friday. Credit: Sophia Santamaria / Courtesy of UMaine Athletics
UMaine sophomore forward Charlie Russell skates in front of some Maine fans in Boston for the Hockey East championship on Friday.
Members of the UMaine hockey team before the Hockey East championship at the TD Garden on Friday.
Fans of all ages turned out to support UMaine on Friday night, and saw the Black Bears hold off UConn despite a tight third period.
UConn junior defenseman Thomas Messineo goes for the puck against UMaine senior forward Taylor Makar during the Hockey East Championship game, Friday. Credit: Matt Dewkett / Courtesy of UMaine Athletics
A UConn hockey player tries to slow down UMaine junior forward Thomas Freel during the Hockey East championship game in Boston on Friday.
University of Maine hockey players celebrate after a goal during the Hockey East championship at the TD Garden in Boston on Friday.
UMaine forward Josh Nadeau, left, celebrates after scoring a goal in the Hockey East final against UConn on Friday.
Selection for the national hockey playoffs start Sunday, and will determine where the Black Bears will start their NCAA tournament drive for a national title.
