Quinnipiac’s K.J. Tiefenwerth, left, looks back at the puck over his shoulder after losing it to University of Maine’s Cam Brown during their game at Alfond Arena in Oct. 2016. Former University of Maine men’s hockey captain Cam Brown has signed a contract with the ECHL’s Wheeling (West Virginia) Nailers, the organization announced Wednesday. The […]
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Former UMaine guard Wes Myers joins South Carolina men’s basketball team
University of Maine’s Wes Myers, right, goes to the basket past Central Connecticut State University’s Eric Bowles during their basketball game at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor in November 2016. Former University of Maine guard Wes Myers — who was suspended from the team last February — will play his final season of college […]
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Fleming family moves to Bangor, closer to UMaine hoops star Andrew
Life and athletics have been truly a family affair for the Flemings of South Paris. Whether it’s involved following sons Andrew and Matthew as they have emerged among the state’s top basketball players of recent vintage or supporting twin daughters Abby and Libby as they develop in their chosen sports, parents Brian and Gretchen Fleming […]
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Maine goalie McGovern takes part in Bruins development camp
Allston, Mass. — Amidst plenty of local collegiate players at Warrior Ice Arena this weekend, University of Maine goalie Robert McGovern got his chance to shine. The Weymouth, Massachusetts native was one of four goalies at Boston Bruins development camp over the course of four days at the team’s practice facility. Heading into his junior […]
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Former UMaine defenseman Brian Flynn signs one-year deal with Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars will now have a trio of former University of Maine hockey players on their roster this fall thanks to the signing of Brian Flynn. Flynn, a former Black Bear defenseman who was released by the Montreal Canadiens earlier this summer, has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Stars, t he team […]
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UMaine softball player Alyssa Derrick wows social media with football toss
All Alyssa Derrick was doing on May 3 was tossing a football around an apartment complex parking lot. Little did the the third baseman for the University of Maine softball team know that her strong arm would lead her to become an internet sensation. Derrick, a sophomore for coach Mike Coutts’ Black Bears, has been […]
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Incoming UMaine goaltender selected in fourth round by Boston Bruins in NHL draft
Inconsistent goaltending has plagued the University of Maine men’s hockey team in recent years. But the Black Bears are hopeful Jeremy Swayman can add his name to the list of UMaine goaltenders who have gone on to have solid professional careers. Swayman, a native of Anchorage, Alaska, who will be a freshman for coach Red […]
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College Baseball: Maine falls to UMBC in America East final
The University of Maine had numerous opportunities to force a final game against the University of Maryland, Baltimore County on Sunday in the America East baseball tournament. But the Black Bears could not capitalize. Zach Bright drew a four-pitch walk off UMaine closer Jeff Gelinas in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the Retrievers […]
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A-L Hall of Fame: Chicione still on top of his game
When an athlete receives a call for induction into a hall of fame, it’s not too often that he or she is still competing at a high level. But Sunday’s Auburn-Lewiston Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston will cap off a busy week for Lewiston’s Ron Chicoine in the […]
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Winthrop/Maranacook boys’ lacrosse 2017 preview
Coach: Zach Stewart (5th year) Class: B; Conference: KVAC Returning athletes: Seniors — Drew Davis (M), Logan Stanley (D), Dennis Chiapetta (M) Jack Vickerson (M); Juniors — Tanner Evans (A), Sophomores — Alex Nuce (M), Will Hayes (G). Key losses: Levi Emery, Ty Smith, Kyle Morand, Zach Lacasse. Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Tucker Nussinow (A), Colin Adair (A), Owen Austin (M); Freshmen — Jacob Sousa (D), Skylar Boucher (A),Garit Laliberte (M). Season outlook: Winthrop/Maranacook looks to continue to build on its seven win season […]