Scremin began his collegiate career with the Maine Black Bears in 1986, having previously played for the Richmond Sockeyes of the BCJHL. After a quiet freshman season, Scremin performed well in his second season with the team, during the 1987-88 season, registering 24 points in 44 games. The team found success as well, narrowly losing the Hockey East Tournament to Northeastern. At the culmination of the season, Scremin was selected by the Washington Capitals in the 204th overall in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft.
The 1988-89 season was also successful, with Scremin increasing his scoring to 29 points 45 games, and the Black Bears winning the Hockey East Tournament, overcoming Boston College in the final. As a result the team qualified for the NCAA Tournament, where they made it to the Frozen Four, before losing to Minnesota.
They would finish the tournament 4th overall, after losing to Michigan State in the consolation game. In his final season in New England saw Scremin act as the captain for the team and again increasing his scoring, tallying 30 points in 44 games. During the season, Scremin's rights were traded by the Capitals to the Minnesota North Stars in exchange for goalie Don Beaupre.
The Black Bears would again make it to the final of the Hockey East Tournament during the 1989–90 season, losing to Boston College. Scremin was named to the Hockey East All Tournament Team and Hockey East All-Academic Team at the culmination of the season. Following this, Scremin graduated and turned professional.

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