The schools reportedly could not agree it was safe to play the game after a Clemson player tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.
Maine colleges
After a summer of uncertainty, Bree Bergeron makes Merrimack’s hockey team
Lewiston native Bree Bergeron thought her ice hockey career was over, then she applied to Division I Merrimack College.
Sidelines: University of Maine men’s hockey season opener delayed a week, and that’s OK
The postponement shows that the school and state are working to ensure that the games can be played safely, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Maine collegiate athletes ride roller-coaster of emotions as pandemic impacts winter sports season
Many await decisions from conferences and schools, while some prepare for a season of no games.
College notebook: Navy football has third consecutive game postponed
The Midshipmen’s game against South Florida has been postponed due to coronavirus cases among the Bulls’ program.
UMaine hockey: Men’s season opener delayed; women will play this weekend
The men’s team won’t start until next weekend, but the women will play Friday and Saturday at Holy Cross.
College hockey notes: UMaine looking to build on last year’s improvement
Black Bears bring back experienced defense while replacing Jeremy Swayman; team faces lack of home crowd advantage.
Tough new rule for sports? ‘I don’t even realize I’m wearing a mask’
Maine high school athletes will be required to wear masks during games and practices this winter. UMaine athletes have been doing so since the start of the school year, and many shrug at the inconvenience.
North Atlantic Conference delays decision on winter sports season
The NAC announces it will hold off on plans to play during the pandemic until January.
Ivy League cancels all winter sports
The league determines that it’s not safe to play basketball, hockey and other winter sports during the coronavirus pandemic.