"For more than three decades, the University of Maine Black Bears Hockey program has trusted Rogue Wear to build our team equipment bags. The relationship began in the early 1990s when legendary Head Coach Shawn Walsh worked directly with the team at Rogue Wear to help design a bag that could withstand the demands of Division I athletics.

Since then, Rogue Wear bags have become part of the tradition of Maine Athletics. While they are best known throughout Black Bears Hockey, the University has utilized Rogue Wear bags across multiple athletic programs because of their quality, durability, and ability to stand up to years of travel and daily use.

For our hockey players, carrying a University of Maine bag is more than just transporting equipment. It represents being part of a proud tradition and the legacy of the players who came before them. In the locker room, that bag symbolizes the hard work, commitment, and excellence associated with Black Bears Hockey.

What continues to impress us is the craftsmanship. These bags are built to last, often staying with athletes long after their collegiate careers have ended. Many former Black Bears continue to use their bags years later—a testament to both the quality of the product and the memories attached to it.

In an era when many products are designed to be replaced, Rogue Wear continues to deliver equipment bags that reflect the toughness, tradition, and pride of Maine Athletics. Their commitment to American manufacturing and attention to detail have made them a trusted partner of the University of Maine for more than 30 years."

— Kevin Ritz, Head Equipment Manager, University of Maine Athletics