The Twin City Thunder had two teams in this past weekend’s showcase featuring signed, drafted and free agent players.
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Junior hockey: Nordiques’ Kent and Pitts make college commitments
Timmy Kent and Kevin Pitts were third and fourth respectfully in team scoring this season for the Nordiques. The franchise also signed Kevin McGuire to a tender.
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Junior hockey: Derek Damon heading to British Columbia to begin coaching career
After a 14-year pro hockey career primarily in Europe, the former St. Dom’s and University of Maine standout is heading to British Columbia to start his coaching career in junior hockey.
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Cody Woodward signs to play pro hockey in Bulgaria
Woodward, who played at Edward Little and with the Maine Wild of the NA3HL, will now embark on a pro career with Irbis-Skate Sofia, the defending Bulgarian Hockey League champions.
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Junior hockey notes: Maine Nordiques tender second goalie for next season
Gavin Fitzpatrick becomes the second goalie the Nordiques signed this offseason. The Nordiques cancel a camp, plus other Tier II junior hockey notes.
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Junior hockey: Both Tier II leagues planning to start in September
The Maine Nordiques and Twin City Thunder hope fans can be in attendance once puck drops.
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Junior hockey: Thunder tender a physical defenseman in Magier
Nathan Magier had 26 points in 24 games this past season for Allen Park (Mich.) High School. Thunder will reach out to a pair of former players after Bowdoin College delays the start of the winter sports season.
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Junior hockey: Alex Rivet hopes for a return to the NAHL
The Lewiston native was drafted by the Utica Jr. Comets of the USPHL’s NCDC last week but hopes to find a team in the NAHL, where he started out last season with the Maine Nordiques.
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Junior hockey: Thunder add impact forwards in NCDC draft
The Thunder select 11 forwards in the draft. Alex Rivet, drafted by Utica, is one of three players with area ties taken by USPHL teams.
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Junior hockey notes: Thunder look to add offensive punch in NCDC Draft
The Thunder will look to replace production of the top three scorers from last year’s team. Nordiques defenseman will play in the NESCAC next year while Joe Clark heads to Canada next season. New organization joins the USPHL.