The Maine Amateur Hockey Association, which has been playing indoor games despite a state recommendation against it, is weighing its options after receiving a letter from the state’s health commissioner.
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Youth ice hockey leagues aren’t following state coronavirus guidelines
The breach of Maine’s community sports guidelines is revealed as players and coaches from four teams enter quarantine after being exposed to a referee who tested positive for COVID-19.
Junior hockey: Maine Nordiques and Twin City Thunder ready to — finally — open season
The Nordiques begin 2020-21 against the Northeast Generals, while the Thunder battle the Boston Advantage.
Cam Robichaud joins Twin City Thunder coaching staff after being let go by Maine Nordiques
Former Edward Little and St. Dom’s player was ousted as head coach of the Maine Nordiques Prep Academy U16 team after a 7-8 start, then was quickly hired by the Twin City Thunder.
Caleb Fraser, a Portland High grad and standout pitcher, dies at 26
His body was discovered by a hiker Monday morning in the Presumpscot River, and Portland police say his death is being investigated as an apparent drowning.
Junior hockey: Twin City Thunder still in quarantine, won’t play this weekend
The Thunder, who had players test positive for COVID-19 last week, are now slated to start the 2020-21 season Oct. 10 when they host the Boston Advantage at Norway Savings Bank Arena.
Mt. Blue will hold intramural sporting events under the lights this fall
“Friday Night Lights” offers Cougar teams to play against each other in a variety of events.
H.S. roundup: Mt. Abram boys soccer begins season with victory
Kenyon Pillsbury turns in a hat trick and freshman Morgan Thibodeau adds two goals to lead the Roadrunners to an 8-1 victory over Carrabec. And more soccer and golf results from Monday.
Auburn Suburban Baseball to build new field complex
The organization has worked with the city and the Maine National Guard to develop a plan for a new complex after it was gifted a parcel on Hotel and Stevens Mill roads.
Junior hockey: NAHL releases schedule, Nordiques open 54-game slate at home vs. Generals
The Nordiques will play fellow East Division teams in a 54-game schedule this season. Also, former Maineiacs player Alex Bourret is now a junior head coach.