UNE spirit showcased at Big Blue Bang event
![President Danielle Ripich drops the puck at Friday night's hockey game](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_cropped/public/top_images/24439912932_57788e93ae_o.jpg?itok=qW7CzTfw)
University of New England Student Activities hosted, “Big Blue Bang” in conjunction with Friday’s ice hockey doubleheader.
Prior to the fireworks show outside, the Nor'easters provided their own fireworks before a record crowd at the Harold Alfond Forum. The women’s ice hockey team celebrated a 2-1 overtime victory against Nichols College. The men’s hockey team outscored the University of Southern Maine 7-0 over the final two periods to claim its school-record 11th win of the season.
Each game featured a youth synchronized skating performance at intermission. Following the games, students enjoyed a fireworks show.
Watch highlights from the event.