AMESBURY, Mass. - The Hockey East Association and the New England Sports Network (NESN) today unveiled a slate of at least 104 games that will be telecast on the region's top sports network during the 2021-22 season. The University of Maine men's ice hockey team will play seven games on either NESN or NESN+.

"Hockey East is excited to announce such a comprehensive NESN television schedule, featuring all of our programs on New England's top sports network, and to continue a partnership that has been so important throughout the league's history," said Hockey East Commissioner Steve Metcalf. "Being able to deliver more NESN games to our fans across the region than ever before was important in strengthening Hockey East's commitment to increasing the exposure of college ice hockey." 

The Black Bears first game on NESN will be when Maine travels to Northeastern on Friday, October 29th. Puck drop for the Hockey East game is scheduled to start at 7:00 pm.

Hockey East will  return to the TD Garden for the men's tournament semifinals and championship, March 18-19 and enjoy its typical exposure on NESN and NESN+ each night. The coverage will wrap with at least eight men's playoff games making airwaves on NESN or NESN+.