The annual Skate With The Bears event happens this Sunday at the Alfond Arena at the University of Maine between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.!

This is a great event for any Maine Black Bears hockey fan or any age, especially for the kids!

Fans can go out on the ice and meet their favorite hockey players!  Both the men's and women;s teams will be out on the ice!  Skates are even optional!

Collect autographs, take photos with the members of the teams and meet "Bananas" the UMaine mascot!

If you get there early you can even watch the men's team practice between 1:15 and 2:15pm!

Admission is free!  This yearly event is put on by the Friends of Maine Hockey.

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