BOSTON – The University of Maine men’s hockey team was picked third overall in the Hockey East preseason poll, released Tuesday.

Maine received 75 votes, to trail Boston College (89) and Boston University (78). The Eagles received eight first-place votes, while the Black Bears had two.

Following Maine was New Hampshire (67), Vermont (57), Providence (52), Massachusetts (37), Northeastern (35), UMass-Lowell (32) and Merrimack (18).

The Black Bears begin the 2006-07 campaign on Oct. 6 against Minnesota in the Hall of Fame game.

at the Xcel Energy Center. Maine will face Bemidji State on Oct. 13 and 14 in the home opener at Alfond Arena.

UMF names 5 to Athletics HOF

FARMINGTON – The University of Maine at Farmington will induct five alumni athletes into the Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 14. The induction ceremonies will take place in the North Dinig Hall of the Olsen Student Center on South Street in Farmington. A social hour will begin at 6 p.m. with a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m.

This year’s inductees are: Kristi Gallop Emery of Detroit, ME; Kristi Hardy-Gilson of Lincolnville, ME; Donna Storey Kane of Cumberland; Mike Nelson of Bath and Vincent Sculco of Wynantskill, N.Y.

Since the Hall of Fame festivities are being held in conjunction with the UMF Family and Friends Fall Fest Weekend, please contact the Student Life Office at 207-778-7348 to register. You may also register via e-mail at [email protected]. Admission is $20 per person. For more information, contact Wendy Browning in the UMF Athletics Office at 207-778-7147.