Franco scores two first-period goals to help hand the Thunder their third loss at the Islanders Hockey Club Showcase.
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College roundup: UMaine-Farmington routs University of New England in men’s hoops
Terion Moss’ double-double (17 points, 10 rebounds) leads the Beavers to a season-opening victory over the Nor’easters. Also, Steph Baxter paces Bates past St. Joseph’s.
Men’s basketball: CMCC building foundation for a potential playoff run
Longtime head coach Dave Gonyea says the Mustangs have the pieces to contend for the Yankee Small College Conference title this season.
Junior hockey: Mercer Chiefs hang on to defeat Twin City Thunder
The Thunder’s four-goal third period ties the game, but the Chiefs score a power-play goal late to take a 7-6 victory.
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Junior hockey: Jersey Hitmen goalie Justin Cataldo stonewalls Twin City Thunder
The Thunder fire 46 shots on goal, but the 19-year-old goalie stops 45 of them in the Hitmen’s 4-1 win. Cataldo’s goals-against-average through 13 games this season is 0.92.
Junior hockey: Strong second period helps Maine Nordiques past Northeast Generals
The Nordiques score five goals in the second period in the 6-3 victory against the Generals.
Junior hockey: Tommy Gannon, Christopher Jackson help Twin City Thunder past Junior Bruins
Gannon scores the game-winning goal and Jackson makes 40 saves in net.
Junior hockey: Mainer Oliver Genest is off to a hot start with the Maine Nordiques
After a brief stint with the Nordiques last season, the 18-year-old Sanford native is the team’s leading scorer with four goals and 13 assists through 15 games.
Junior hockey: Twin City Thunder battle past Junior Bruins
Two first-period goals and Christopher Jackson’s 43 saves help the Thunder to a win against the Junior Bruins.