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Girls’ hockey: Blue Devils deal rival Red Hornets their first loss
LEWISTON — The last two undefeated girls’ hockey teams in the state faced off to kick off the New Year on Tuesday. The prohibitive team-to-beat took the first shot from a surprising fellow unbeaten, then out-lasted its rival. With a 3-0 win at Androscoggin Bank Colisee, Lewiston moved to 10-0, while Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland dropped to […]
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Boys’ hockey: Seniors lead Lewiston past Edward Little
LEWISTON — Edward Little was looking to turn the page from facing one rival by writing a new chapter in another storied rivalry. It was a welcome start for the Red Eddies, but still a not-so-happy ending for a team that started the season 3-0. A third straight loss came at the hands of Lewiston, […]
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Girls’ hockey: Red Hornets sink Clippers in season opener
AUBURN — A two-man advantage can make or break a hockey game for a team. Any hope for a comeback by Yarmouth/Freeport ended with a 5-on-3 chance late in the second period of its season opener against Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland. Not only did the Clippers not capitalize on the opportunity, but the Red Hornets padded their […]
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College hockey: Angry Black Bears tuning up during off week
ORONO — Nobody with the University of Maine men’s ice hockey team is enjoying this off week much. After a disappointing split in Hockey East play against UMass-Lowell last weekend, the Black Bears are off this weekend before heading back into league play with a pair of games at Boston University on Nov. 16-17. There’s […]
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In the Crease: The difference for Devils was in the details
Three Biddeford skaters bore down on Lewiston keeper Conrad Albert. Only two Blue Devils defenders were back, and the Tigers were licking their chops. With one swift flick of his wrist, Ryan Bossie thwarted the chance, and two other Lewiston skaters crashed into the zone, buried the initial puck carrier and took off the other […]
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Lewiston-native coaches square off in girls' South regional final
Cheverus girls’ hockey coach Scott Rousseau leads practice at Troubh Ice Arena in November. (Portland Press Herald file photo) When Scott Rousseau was asked to coach the Cheverus/Kennebunk girls’ ice hockey team two years ago, he didn’t want the job at first. A 13-year coach for the Falmouth High boys until 2010, Rousseau wasn’t sure […]
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Edward Little stuffs previously unbeaten Cape Elizabeth
Edward Little scores its first goal against Cape Elizabeth during the first period at Troubh Ice Arena on Thursday. Edward Little won, 5-1. (Brianna Soukup/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — To Cape Elizabeth coach Matthew Buotte, Thursday night’s loss to Edward Little didn’t just boil down to his team’s lack of execution. It came down to attitude. “We […]
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Maine hockey blows lead, ties Vermont
ORONO — If ever a tie felt like a loss, it was Friday night. The University of Maine broke through for a two-goal lead in the third period against Vermont, only to allow two late power-play goals as the Black Bears and Catamounts skated to a 2-2 tie before 3,365 at Alfond Arena. Peter Housakos and Canon […]
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Jerry L. 'Sparky' Sparks
LEWISTON — Jerry L. Sparks, 47, of Lewiston, formerly of Lisbon Falls, died peacefully on Saturday, July 8, at the Hospice House in Auburn. Born in Puerto Rico at Roosevelt Roads Naval Base on October 24, 1969, he was the son of Julie Sparks O’Hara and the late Jimmie L. Sparks. Jerry attended Lisbon area […]