The Maine Black Bears represented the University of Maine in Women's Hockey East Association during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season.

Offseason June 30: The Maine Black Bears have 21 named to the WHEA All-Academic All-Star Team.

Recruiting

Jillian Flynn Goaltender Presque Isle HS (Male) Sierra Semmel Forward Washington Pride Brittany Colton Defense East Coast WizardsKara Washer Forward Barrie Sharks Ebba Strandberg Defense Swedish National U-18 Team Jessica Jacques Forward Boston Shamrocks Vendula Pribylová Forward Czech National Team Tereza Vanišová Forward Czech National Team

Roster

2016-17 Black Bears

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Schedule

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Awards and honors

Tereza Vanišová was selected as WHEA Co-Rookie of the Month for November Brooke Stacey, F - WHEA All-Star Honorable Mention

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