Orono, Maine – University of Maine Athletics and its multimedia rights partner, Black Bear Sports Properties, announced on March 9, that it will televise Maine's home men's ice hockey game on March 10. The Opening Round of the Hockey East playoffs will air live on WFVX FOX 22 Bangor and Maine's CW - WPXT Portland.

"We began discussing the option of televising this Hockey East match-up on Tuesday morning," Mike Palmer, General Manager of WVII/WFVX, said. "Working alongside our partners at Learfield IMG College and UMaine Athletics, we're thrilled that Maine Hockey fans will be able to watch this exciting playoff action throughout our state!"
 
Puck drop for the men's ice hockey home playoff game is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. The game will also air on College Sports Live. A link to the live stream can be found here.

"Since we cannot bring fans to Alfond Arena tomorrow, we're bringing Maine Hockey to our fans!" said Justin Barnes, General Manager of Black Bear Sports Properties.
 
Black Bear Sports Properties is the locally based team for Learfield IMG College, UMaine Athletics' multimedia rightsholder. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company has long had the privilege of being an advocate for intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete experience. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield IMG College Directors' Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.
 
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