Black Bears beat up on Acadia 5 - 1 in pre-season action.

The University of Maine Men's Hockey team opened their season with a decisive 5 - 1 victory over the Acadia Axemen.

Acadia played a very physical game leading to numerous 10 minute misconducts on both sides.

Maine responded by playing their offensive game to the tune of 5 goals. Maine got goals from Will ONeill, Bryan Flynn, Gustav Nyquist, Kellen Corkum and  Kyle Beattie.

Maine opens the regular season next Friday night as the Black Bears take on UMass Lowell at the Alfond!

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