The Barr Has Been Raised at UMaine

[Drew S.]

They have money but the cost of construction has gone up considerably so I doubt the plans can be done with the money they have. That means either they change the plans, change the order of the plans or raise more money. No matter what I see delays in execution.

It’s easy for two years to turn into five. I would think the Alfond is a tough spot to build where a lot of it underground on the side of a hill.

[walrus]

It’s easy for two years to turn into five. I would think the Alfond is a tough spot to build where a lot of it underground on the side of a hill.

I don't think Alfonds location changes anything, they new that when plans came out. Costs of materials for construction, shortage of manpower are 2 of the bigger issues.

[NorthMike]

It’s easy for two years to turn into five. I would think the Alfond is a tough spot to build where a lot of it underground on the side of a hill.

Its currently in the design engineering phase. This will provide the final construction details necessary to establish a much closer project cost. What we have seen to date is the conceptual layout. When the design work is done they will be in a much better position to understand the money end of things and hopefully publicly provide a more accurate project time frame than what has been provided to date.

The shawn walsh ctr (where 95% of the upgrades are for the alfond) changes will be a bit disruptive for a while and will be more costly to build up and out on vs over on a nice undeveloped green field area. But it is what they have to work with and will be a much needed upgrade when done.

[umhockey91]

You are absolutely correct. Woodcock admits in the youtube update from nov that they have more fundraising to do and costs are not where they were when they did the initial layout. The alfond money is based on matching fund formulas.

They will get there but longer than hoped for. I wont be surprised if they delay or downsize some of the later projects like the old memorial gym rehab.

Totally agree with this. Not sure what their exact plans for Memorial Gym are but it might be more feasible to include some of that stuff in the new basketball facility. I think that they've put enough lipstick on the pig.

[Drew S.]

Totally agree with this. Not sure what their exact plans for Memorial Gym are but it might be more feasible to include some of that stuff in the new basketball facility. I think that they've put enough lipstick on the pig.

I wonder if it might make sense just to replace the Alfond? By the time the renovations are done it likely will be close to 50 years old. Instead of putting more money into it maybe that money is better spent on a new facility? For the record I def don’t want to see the Alfond go away but understand it won’t last forever.

[UncleRay]

It’s easy for two years to turn into five. I would think the Alfond is a tough spot to build where a lot of it underground on the side of a hill.

Wait, the Alfond is on a hill? When the f<"k did that happen?

[amkirby10]

Ostman back in goal tonight.

[NorthMike]

Wait, the Alfond is on a hill? When the f<"k did that happen?

Ice tilts some nights too.
Ok someone had to say it.

[UncleRay]

Actually playing a team with a worse power play.

[Fishman'81]

Maine still can't finish, much like the Gendron teams, but they keep at it better.

Not a bad game to watch.

[Fishman'81]

Ice tilts some nights too.
Ok someone had to say it.

We used to climb the Alfond on our ways back from Old Town to Corbett Hall, way back when.

Then, UMO varnished the flying buttresses.

Found that out the hard way. :P

[tylerzx2002]

Ostman's shutout streak is over at 159:35 (by my count). Third longest in school history.

He's been so locked in lately, great to see!

[walrus]

Maine PP is locked in the basement

[Drew S.]

Ostman's shutout streak is over at 159:35 (by my count). Third longest in school history.

He's been so locked in lately, great to see!

I expected him to be solid enough this year but he has truly been great. He’s been by far Maine’s best player and without him Maine probably only has a few wins.

It would be nice to see Maine score more goals like Alaska’s second.

[walrus]

Nice penalty to take to give up 2 minutes of the major