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New coach aims to bring UMaine men’s hockey back into prominence

by Travis Lazarczyk October 8, 2021October 8, 2021

Ben Barr’s reputation as an elite recruiter will be put to the test as he tries to revive a program that has lost the luster from its glory days in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

Young UMaine women’s basketball squad hopes to surprise people

by Travis Lazarczyk September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

College basketball: The Black Bears have five freshmen and five sophomores on their roster this season.

Local Sports, Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

College football: UMaine falls short against Northern Illinois

by Staff reports September 25, 2021September 25, 2021

The Black Bears were tied 14-14 with the FBS opponent before losing 41-14. In Division III NESCAC action, Bates was shut out by Middlebury.

Local Sports, Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

Maine college roundup: UMaine women’s hockey falls to Quinnipiac after early lead

by Staff report September 25, 2021September 25, 2021

The Black Bears scored the first goal, but Quinnipiac scored the rest in a 5-1 win. That and more recaps from colleges around Maine in a big Saturday slate of games.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

UMaine captain is the glue of the women’s hockey team

by Travis Lazarczyk September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

Taylor Leech, a fifth-year senior who plays defense, will lead the Black Bears when they start the 2021-22 season this weekend.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

Special teams play sparks UMaine football to win over Merrimack

by Travis Lazarczyk September 18, 2021September 18, 2021

Rich Carr blocks two extra-point attempts and the Black Bears earn their first win of the season.

Boys Basketball, Local Sports, Sports, Varsity Maine

Former Mountain Valley star Andy Bedard looks back at his career in appreciation

by Adam Robinson August 19, 2021August 20, 2021

As Andy Bedard is inducted into the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame, the former Mountain Valley star looks back on his career and the people that helped shape him.

Boys Hockey, Local Sports, Sports, Varsity Maine

Former St. Dom’s star Derek Damon returning to the ECHL as a coach with Iowa Heartlanders

by Nathan Fournier August 19, 2021August 19, 2021

The St. Dom’s and UMaine standout played for two years in the ECHL with the Florida Everblades. His coach with the Everblades, Gerry Fleming, is Iowa’s head coach.