The Maine Black Bears women’s ice hockey team represents the University of Maine

University of Maine

The University of Maine is a public research university located in Orono, Maine, United States. The university was established in 1865 as a land grant college and is referred to as the flagship university of the University of Maine System...

. The team plays their home games in Alfond Arena

Alfond Arena

Alfond Arena is a 5,712-seat multi-purpose arena in Orono, Maine, USA. The arena opened in 1977. It is home to the University of Maine Black Bears ice hockey and basketball teams. It is recognizable for its distinctive multi-angular roof design, which was also used in the Pavilion at Villanova...

. The first year of Women’s Ice Hockey was in 1997–98. Up to the end of the 2008-09 season, the program record was 136-196-37 (.419). The Black Bears last Post-Season game was March 4, 2006 (Semifinals - 2006 Hockey East Tournament, Result: New Hampshire 6, Maine 0).

Coaches

The current head coach is Dan Lichterman. He led Maine to a record of 5-23-5 in the 2008-09 season. Prior to coaching at the University of Maine, Lichterman was the assistant coach at Minnesota State-Mankato. Prior to joining Minnesota State, Lichterman developed a new five-team girl's hockey organization, the Chicago Chill. A Minnesota native, Lichterman earned two letters in hockey at the University of St. Thomas.

Current roster

Number	Name	Position	Height	Class
1	Kylie Smith	Goalie	5-3	FR
3	Chloe Tinkler	Defense	5-8	FR
4	Ashley Norum	Defense	5-9	SO
5	Kaitlin Zeek	Forward	5-4	JR
6	Amy Stech	Forward	5-10	SR
7	Madelene Eriksson	Defense	5-6	JR
8	Jenna Ouellette	Forward	5-5	SR
9	Myriam Croussette	Forward	5-0	SO
10	Jordan Colliton	Forward	5-9	JR
11	Jennie Gallo	Forward	5-2	JR
12	Melissa Gagnon	Defense	5-7	SO
15	Taryn Peacock	Forward	5-5	SR
16	Dominique Goutsis	Forward	5-0	SO
17	Abby Barton	Forward	5-5	SR
18	Lexie Hoffmeyer	Defense	5-4	SR
19	Brittany Dougherty	Forward	5-7	FR
20	Jessica Bond	Defense	5-9	SO
21	Dawn Sullivan	Forward	5-7	SO
22	Brianne Kilgour	Forward	5-4	FR
23	Elyce Thomas	Defense	5-7	SR
24	Darcia Leimgruber	Forward	5-3	FR
25	Danielle Cyr	Forward	5-4	JR
29	Brittany Ott	Goalie	5-3	FR
30	Candice Currier	Goaltender	5-9	SO

Year by year record

Year	Wins	Losses	Ties	Coach	Postseason
2010-11 2010–11 Maine Black Bears women's ice hockey season -Offseason:*May 5: Jenna Ouellette will continue her playing career in Switzerland. She signed a professional contract to play in Langethal for the DHC Langenthal Club. The Club is part of the Swiss Division I league....				Maria Lewis
2009-10 2009–10 Maine Black Bears women's ice hockey season The following is list of events and statistics from the 2009-2010 Maine Black Bears women's ice hockey season. The Black Bears are an ice hockey team which represent the University of Maine. The head coach is Dan Lichterman. Assisting him are Karine Senecal, Sara Simard, and Meghan...	6	20	5	Dan Lichterman
2008-09 2008–09 Maine Black Bears women's ice hockey season The 2008-09 season was the 11th season for the Black Bears. The Black Bears had an overall record of 5 wins, 23 losses and 5 ties. Their Hockey East conference record was 4 wins, 15 losses and 2 ties. Jennie Gallo led the team in goals for the second consecutive year...	5	23	5	Dan Lichterman
2007-08 2007–08 Maine Black Bears women's ice hockey season Led by head coach, the Black Bears had 4 wins, 27 losses and 3 ties. The team’s Hockey East record was 3 wins, 15 losses, and 3 ties.-Schedule:-References:...	4	27	3	Dan Lichterman
2006-07	10	19	2	Lauren Steblen
2005-06	17	9	6	Guy Perron
2004-05	14	15	3	Guy Perron
2003-04	12	16	4	Rick Filighera
2002-03	12	15	4	Rick Filighera
2001-02	16	15	4	Rick Filighera
2000-01	15	14	1	Rick Filighera
1999-2000	6	19	2	Rick Filighera
1998-99	13	18	1	Rick Filighera
1997-98	12	6	2	Rick Filighera

Olympians

Player	Team	Position	Event
Darcia Leimgruber Darcia Leimgruber Darcia Leimgruber is a Swiss female ice hockey player. She is a member of the Switzerland women's national ice hockey team. She played in the 2010 Winter Olympics...		Forward	2010 Vancouver Olympics
Raffi Wolf Raffi Wolf Raffi Wolf is a German female ice hockey player. She played forward position.-Germany:Wolf competed at two IIHF Women’s World Championships. Her team finished 5th in 2001 and 7th in 2000....		Forward	2002, 2006 Vancouver Olympics

Awards and honors

• Brittany Ott, 2010 WHEA All-Rookie Team
• Jenna Ouellette – Maine, WHEA Player of the Month, December 2009
• Amy Stech, Runner up, 2010 Hockey East Sportsmanship Award