UMaine hockey has dug itself a hole. Their coach still thinks the Black Bears can get out of it.

UMaine hockey has dug itself a hole. Their coach still thinks the Black Bears can get out of it.

The University of Maine’s hockey team has dug itself a hole in its quest to earn a third straight NCAA Tournament berth. The Black Bears are 11-7-1 overall and will play six straight games on the road in January before playing their first home game of 2026 against Providence on Jan. 31. They have a current three-game winning streak after losing four of their previous five games. The Black Bears are 6-5 in Hockey East play and, with their 16 poin…