If the proposal by the Maine Mariners is approved, it could be a boost to youth and high school hockey in the area.
Travis Lazarczyk
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Travis Lazarczyk has covered sports for the Portland Press Herald since 2021. A Vermont native, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1995 with a BA in English. After a few years working as a sports information director and in the ski industry, he began his journalism career at the Berlin (N.H.) Reporter in 1999. Prior to joining the Press Herald, Lazarczyk spent 20 years covering sports in central Maine at the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal. He's been twice honored as the Maine Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.
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New Maine men’s hockey season, same Albin Boija
The UMaine goalie is a steady, reliable presence in net for the Black Bears.
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Justin Poirier makes strong debut for Maine men’s hockey team
The freshman, who was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes last year, sparks the Black Bears to a season-opening win over Holy Cross.
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Maine (2-4) at Merrimack (3-3)
The Black Bears complete their non-conference schedule on the road.
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You can get lost in Cooper Flagg-mania at corn maze in Corinna
The maze honors the state’s favorite basketball player, who will make his NBA debut later this month.
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The Black Bears feature nine former major junior players, who are eligible for the first time to compete in NCAA hockey.