BUCKFIELD — Ryan Wilkins was prepared to give up coaching basketball, at least for a short while. Wilkins completed a three-year stint with the girls’ basketball team at the Spruce Mountain Middle School, and decided to step away from the game. “Toward the end of last year, I decided I wasn’t going to go back,” […]
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Boys’ Hockey: Eastern Class A schools trying to snap state title drought
Biddeford has won three, while Falmouth, Thornton Academy and Cheverus have won two. These four schools all have one thing in common: They come from the West. “They’ve been there the past several years and they’ve won championships so they tend to get more people,” Edward Little coach Craig Latuscha said. “When you win hockey […]
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Boys’ Hockey Preview 2014: Poland/Gray-New Gloucester/Oak Hill 26ers
Coach: Travis Jalbert (second year) Conference: Class A East Last year: 4-13-1 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Nick Hemond (G), Ethan Cailler (F), Ryan Lavoie (F); Juniors — Isaiah Dubois (F), Jacob Baggs (D); Sophomores — Deryk Belanger (F), Jason Cote (F). Key losses: Nevin Rand (F), Kaleb Bridgham (D). Promising newcomers: Junior — Conor Drouin (F); Sophomore — Riley Lavoie (D); Freshmen — Bailey Drouin (F), […]
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Boys’ Hockey Preview 2014: Edward Little High School Red Eddies
Coach: Craig Latuscha (10th season) Conference: Class A East Last year: 10-8-1, lost in regional quarterfinal Returning lettermen: Seniors — Cade Chapman (D), Zach Gosselin (G); Juniors — Matt Verrill (F), Liam Benson (F), Matt Grenier (F), Ben Steele (D), Tyler Couture (D), Devin Dumont (G); Sophomores — Ryan Raby (F), Max Giard (F), Elijah McBride (F), Cody Woodward (F). Key […]
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Boys’ Hockey Preview 2014: Leavitt Area High School Hornets
Coach: Joe Hutchinson (second year) Conference: Class B West Last year’s record: 6-12 Returning-letterman: Seniors — Ryan Gosselin (F), Shuler Lamothe (D); Juniors — Kevin Knight (D), Blaine Arsenault (F); Sophomores — Ashton Dozois (G), Hunter Soucy (F), Garrett Morin (F), Taylor Scribner (F), Lucas Perry (F). Key losses: Clay Rowland (D), Connor Violette (F), Conor O’Malley (D) Promising newcomers: Junior — Riley Whitcomb […]
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Boys’ Hockey Preview 2014: Lewiston High School Blue Devils
Coach: Jamie Belleau (seventh year) Conference: Class A East Last year: 15-5, lost in regional semifinal Returning-letter winners: Seniors — Kyle Ulrich (F), Joey Frechette (D), Devon Harrison (D), Nick Hawk (G), Jake Iacono (F); Juniors — Kyle Morin (F), Griffin Wade (F), Brendon Croteau (F), Sam Zashut (G); Sophomore — Cole Ouellette (D), Jacob Strout (G), Jeromey Rancourt (F), […]
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Boys’ Hockey Preview 2014: Mt. Ararat/Lisbon
Coach: Mike Bishop Conference: Class A East Last year’s record: 9-9 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Ben Bishop (F), Kyle Lussier (F), Tyler O’Connor (D); Junior — Andrew Gardiner (D); Sophomores — Mark Abreu (F), Tyler Halls (F), Ryley Austin (D). Key losses: Bru Abreu, Sean Bolduc, Brett Gravel, Jason Kenney. Promising newcomers: Junior — Austin Fournier (F); Sophomores — Orion Sargent […]
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Boys’ Hockey Preview 2014: Winthrop/Maranacook
Coach: Chip Jones (second year) Conference: Class B West Last season: 7-12, lost in first round Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Peter Prescott (F), Bailey Clark (F), Denver Cram (F), James Canwell (F), Zack Phinney (D); Junior — Zac Godbout (D). Key losses: Nick Lacasse (F), Jared Hansen (F). Promising newcomers: Freshman — Eli Bulba (G). Season outlook: The Hawks’ roster looks a lot […]
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Boys’ Hockey Preview 2014: Lake Region/Oxford Hills/Fryeburg
Coach: Dave Lepage Conference: Class A West Last year’s record: 8-10 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Davis Turner (D), Noah Smith (D); Juniors — Kaleb Currier (D), Nick Lepage (D), Travis Townsend (F), Mason LaPlante (F); Sophomore — David Long (G). Key losses: Dakota Russo (F), Nick Bowie (F). Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Sam Darling, Dominic Scalfani. Season outlook: The […]
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Boys’ Hockey Preview 2014: Saint Dominic Academy Saints
Coach: Steve Ouellette (eighth year) Conference: Class A East Last year’s record: 13-8-1, lost in state championship game Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Brad Berube (F), Calebe Labrie (F), Bryan Bonenfant (D), Mitch Lorenz (D), Dillon Pratt (F), Matt Chasse (F), Kenton Ernst (F), Matt Keaney (F), Chris Laverdiere (D), Dillon Pratt (F); Juniors — Austin Roy (F), J.D. Hodsdon […]