We celebrate the athletes, teams and exciting events that made the year in high school sports so memorable.
Boys Hockey
Varsity Maine Awards — Boys Team of the Year: Lewiston hockey
A year after a stinging playoff defeat to rival Saint Dominic Academy, the Blue Devils went 21-0 on their way to capturing the Class A state title.
Lewiston’s Ryan Pomerleau wins Travis Roy Award
The Blue Devils’ captain is the fourth Lewiston player to win the award, which was presented for the 25th year.
Travis Roy Award finalists finally get their day
The four seniors had to wait an extra two months to find out the winner, and a livestreamed video ceremony has replaced the camaraderie of an in-person banquet.
Junior hockey: Maine Nordiques draft Auburn native Reese Farrell
Farrell, who played at St. Dom’s and North Yarmouth Academy, was the Nordiques’ first pick of NAHL supplemental draft. The Nords also selected a pair of defensemen.
Boys hockey: Travis Roy Award ceremony to be livestreamed by Sun Journal
The announcement Sunday night will be streamed live on the Sun Journal’s website and Facebook page.
Like family — Blue Devils celebrate Belleaus’ birthdays with a parade
The Lewiston boys hockey team feted their teammate Michael Belleau’s and coach Jamie Belleau’s birthdays in what was a rare time together since winning the Class A state championship.
Former St. Dom’s, UMaine standout Derek Damon retires after a long pro hockey career in Europe
Damon, who won a state championship with the Saints and played in two Frozen Fours with the Black Bears, was the second-highest scorer for Heilbronner Falken of the Deutschen Eishockey Liga 2 in his 14th and final professional season.
2019-20 Sun Journal All-Region Boys Hockey Team
FIRST TEAM Player of the year: Kurtis Pelletier, Lewiston, Senior, Forward Ryan Pomerleau, Lewiston, Senior, Forward Lucas Pushard, St. Dom’s, Junior, Forward Dylan Campbell, Edward Little, Senior, Defense Owen Cox, Lewiston, Senior, Defense Keegan McLaughlin, Lewiston, Junior, Goalie SECOND TEAM Logan Alexander, Edward Little, Senior, Forward Ben St. Laurent, Lewiston, Senior, Forward Jacob Lewis, St. […]