Maine Hockey’s New Era Begins | Bangor News

The University of Maine men’s hockey team is reloading for the new season with 15 fresh faces, including veteran defenseman Dru Krebs and elite prospects like former NHL draft picks Chris Romaine and Ludvig Lafton. After a disappointing year following back-to-back NCAA Tournament runs, the Black Bears are counting on this infusion of talent—seven forwards, two goalies, and six defensemen—to revive their winning identity. Head coach Ben Barr is upbeat, noting the newcomers’ genuine commitment to the program. With training already underway, the real test is how quickly this diverse roster can unite and reclaim the gritty, hard-working spirit that defined their past success. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/480fd9213e4fc6f1