The area’s top 10 sports stories of 2019, as voted by the Sun Journal sports staff.
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Boys hockey: St. Dominic Academy Christmas Classic begins Thursday
St. Dom’s hosting Edward Little, Lewiston, Cape Elizabeth and five schools from throughout New England in its annual holiday break tournament.
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Local roundup: Thunder sink Islanders in NCDC play
In USPHL Premier Division play the Islanders top the Thunder.
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Junior Hockey notes: Nordiques goalie Connor Androlewicz called up to the USHL
In other news, four Thunder players compete for their countries at international events, while a Yarmouth native will play for Team USA. Also, a Hebron grad makes an all-star team.
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Greg Moore wins in his AHL coaching debut
The Lisbon native moves from junior hockey to the American Hockey League which is the top developmental league of the NHL. He was hired as Toronto Marlies head coach December 1.
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Junior Hockey: Trent Grimshaw leads Maine Nordiques comeback
Trent Grimshaw had a hat trick as the Nordiques defeated the Northeast Generals 6-5. Maine was 4-for-8 on the power play.
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Junior Hockey: Twin City Thunder third period surge not enough in loss to Jr. Bruins
The Boston Jr. Bruins built a 5-0 lead through two periods and held on to a 6-4 win Saturday afternoon
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Junior hockey: Thunder fall to Monarchs
Christian Blomquist scores two goals in loss for the Thunder.
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Junior hockey: Gerald Marretta, Generals skate past Nordiques in overtime
20-year-old forward scores hat trick, including game-winner, to lift the Northeast Generals to a 7-6 victory over the Maine Nordiques.
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Men’s basketball: St. Joseph downs Bates in Miami
Blue Jays shoot 55.6 percent in second half to beat Bobcats.