The Lewiston/Auburn Nordiques played into overtime tied at two against the New England Stars until Joe Bisson scored for L/A just 1:48 into the period for the 3-2 win. The opening game for the Nordiques was a hard-fought one. Sam Frechette scored the Nordique’s first goal of the 2018-19 season 8:28 into the first period […]
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Bruins trade defenseman Adam McQuaid to Rangers; team heading to China for exhibitions
BOSTON — The New York Rangers have acquired defenseman Adam McQuaid from the Boston Bruins for defenseman Steven Kampfer and two draft picks. The teams announced the trade Tuesday before the Bruins flew to China for two exhibition games. Boston gets a 2019 fourth-round pick and a conditional seventh-rounder in a move that clears space […]
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Maine Mariners single-game tickets on sale Monday
The Maine Mariners, Portland’s new ECHL team, reveal their new logo on the scoreboard at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland in Nov. 2017. (Portland Press Herald file photo) Individual game tickets for the upcoming Maine Mariners ECHL hockey season go on sale Monday afternoon — precisely at 2:07 in a nod to the state’s […]
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Mike Haley remembered for devotion to friends, family and football
Mike Haley PARIS — It did not go unnoticed to Chris Downing that he was one of 11 speakers offering remembrances at Saturday’s memorial service for Mike Haley. “Isn’t that appropriate?” said Downing, a football and hockey coach and Haley’s cousin. “Mike would be quite proud, because Mike was a football guy from the time […]
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Michael P. Landry
AUBURN — Michael P. Landry, 64, of Lewiston, died at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice in Auburn on Sunday, Aug. 19, following a long illness. Born in Lewiston on April 4, 1954, he was the son of Roger and Catherine Clabby Landry. Educated locally, Mike loved music and playing guitar. He was […]
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Junior Hockey: Thunder ready to hit the ice with season around the corner
Twin City Thunder coach Doug Friedman, right, addresses the crowd gathered at the Norway Savings Bank Arena Wednesday night during their open house where fans got to meet players and team officials. From left to right are players from the area; Bailey Riddley, Matt Jolicoeur, and Jeromey Rancourt. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) AUBURN — It’s still […]
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Raymond B. Dube
BIDDEFORD — Raymond B. Dube, 84, of Kennebunk passed away peacefully Thursday, July 19, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lewiston on Feb. 1, 1934, the son of Arthur and Louisa (Laliberte) Dube. A local hockey standout, Ray graduated from St. Dominic High School and received a scholarship to attend Kents Hill Preparatory […]
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Blackhawks great Stan Mikita dies at 78
CHICAGO (AP) — When Stan Mikita got back together with the Chicago Blackhawks, it was clear how much the reconciliation meant to the Hall of Fame forward. He became a team ambassador, and then got a bronze statue outside the United Center. He was a regular at home games, drawing loud cheers when he was […]
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L/A Nordiques to start season on the road; Ouellette returning for a 2nd year
By the time the L/A Nordiques hit the ice for their home opener at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Sept. 28 against the Northeast Generals, they will already have been road warriors to start the 2018-19 NA3HL season. The Nordiques begin the season playing five road games, starting with a rematch of the Coastal Division […]
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Bruins to retire Rick Middleton’s No. 16 sweater
BOSTON (AP) — Rick Middleton’s No. 16 is headed to the TD Garden rafters. The Bruins say Middleton’s sweater will be retired by the team on Nov. 29, before its game against the New York Islanders. Middleton becomes the 11th player in franchise history to have his number retired by Boston. He joins Lionel Hitchman, […]