On a wintry day in Orono, Maine, hundreds of students braved frigid temperatures to support their Black Bears hockey team at Alfond Arena. The vibrant energy reminiscent of past glory days saw students lining up for hours, showcasing a fervent dedication to college hockey. Despite the cold, the arena was filled with excitement and nostalgia, with fans chanting as the Black Bears faced Northeastern, reviving memories of Maine's past prominence in college hockey.
The air is crisp, almost brittle. Yet on the northern edge of the University of Maine campus, dozens of students begin to line up at the entrance to Alfond Arena.
If Duke basketball has the Cameron Crazies, you can call these students the 'Maine-iacs,' and, minus the tents, the scene often feels like Maine's version of Krzyzewskiville.
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