University of Maine hockey fans will be able to purchase beer at Black Bear games starting next season.
The Black Bears had a great season, reaching the NCAA semifinals for the first time since the 2011-12 season. It was very exciting. Next year he might get even better when he adds one more four-letter word: beer.
The university recently announced it will create a beer garden next to the school's Alfond Arena, where the Maine men's and women's hockey teams play. Of course, you must be over 21 years old and have a ticket to the game. bangor daily news When I spoke with Maine State Athletic Director Jude Killey, he said it was no easy feat to make that happen. There's a lot to work out, including what exactly it will be and where exactly it will go.
This will be a new venture, so they will have to wait and see how it goes at the end of next season to see if it will be a permanent thing or a one-off. become.
UMaine is unusual in not selling beer at hockey games.
Maine is one of only three schools in the 11-team Hockey East men's league that does not sell beer during games. His other two are Northeastern University in Boston and the University of Vermont. If you get the Luxury Box at Alfond Arena, you can drink all kinds of alcohol, but not regular Joe. It's a dry hockey game.
You can buy beer at the beer tent at home football games, and you can buy cold beers at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, where the Maine men's basketball team played several games. BDN We conducted a survey to find out whether people want beer at hockey games. 67% said yes.
It could bring in some revenue and bring in more spectators to root for the Black Bears. Because the Black Bears will regain the title soon!
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