The previously existing fierce rivalry between Boston College and Notre Dame , the Holy War on Ice , became a conference matchup with Notre Dame 's arrival in Hockey East . The two are rivals in other sports as well , as both are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference for most sports ( though Notre Dame 's football team remains independent , they play BC in that sport on a regular basis ) . Maine also has a major rivalry with New Hampshire , often called " The Border War " . Providence and UConn also have a great rivalry which spills over from the basketball court
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