The Thunder pick 12 forwards, five defensemen and three goalies. A Maine Nordiques player and a Mainer also were drafted.
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Nathan Fournier has been a sports reporter for the Sun Journal the past eight years. He enjoys hanging out with family and friends, watching sports when he's not working. He's a 2010 graduate of the New England School of Communications.
Boys lacrosse: Silas Timms’ first career goal gives Oxford Hills an OT win over Edward Little
A late goal by Edward Little forces overtime but the Vikings junior ended the game early in extra time.
Junior hockey notes: Three Maine Nordiques players selected in USHL Phase II Draft
Zion Green and Evan Orloff played for the Nordiques junior team while Owen Benoit played for the 18U academy team. Mainers and UMaine recruits were also selected. Also: The Nordiques and Twin City Thunder signed players for next season.
Boys lacrosse: Oak Hill/Lisbon/Monmouth survives a challenge from Portland
Tiger Hopkins scores a game-high four goals and teammates Travis Caron and Lukas Bergeron each add three goals and an assist in the Class C Raiders’ win over the Class A Bulldogs.
Lacrosse notebook: Edward Little girls gaining confidence
The Red Eddies have already surpassed last season’s win total. Also: The Lewiston boys’ depth contributes to three-game win streak, and a busy week testing Oak Hill/Lisbon/Monmouth.
Oak Hill/Monmouth/Lisbon cruises past Edward Little
Boys lacrosse: Faceoff man Gavin Leet had five goals for the Raiders, while Travis Caron had four goals and an assist. Gage Spier and Tiger Hopkins each had three goals.
Area roundup: Spruce Mountain sinks Oak Hill in 10 innings in baseball
Lucas Towers’ second sac fly in as many innings ends it for the Phoenix. Also, Lisbon and Mt. Abram pick up MVC baseball wins, and Oxford Hills and Leavitt collect KVAC softball victories.
Girls tennis: Edward Little ends Lewiston’s 40-year win streak
The Red Eddies defeat the Blue Devils, 4-1, for their first win over their rival since 1982.
Twin City Thunder targeting younger players to build upon successful 2021-22
Junior hockey: The majority of the Thunder’s NCDC roster this season were 18- and 19-year-olds. Owner and coach Dan Hodge said the team will again try to build next year’s squad around that age group.
Maine Nordiques Academy joins Power Prep Hockey League as a founding member
Youth hockey: Eight organizations are forming the PPHL to hold four 18U and 16U showcase events each year. The Nordiques academy also is trying to add 14U and 15U teams.