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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College baseball: GNCBL loaded with local players this summer
The Greater Northeast Collegiate Baseball League, based in southern Maine, pressed on with its season this summer, and that means more games for tri-county area players.
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Depth helped Maine win its second national men’s hockey championship in 1999
The Black Bears beat two Hockey East rivals in the Frozen Four to win the NCAA championship. The title game will be re-aired Saturday.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports, Varsity Maine
UMaine women’s basketball coach ‘shocked’ there are so few female high school girls hoop coaches in state
With just 27 women coaching girls high school basketball, Amy Vachon organizes online workshop to help generate more interest.
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UMaine All-American Earnest Edwards trying to grab teams’ attention before NFL draft
With no opportunity to showcase talent for professional scouts, University of Maine senior receiver had to get creative to get noticed.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Local Sports, Sports, UMaine Sports
Former St. Dom’s, UMaine standout Derek Damon retires after a long pro hockey career in Europe
Damon, who won a state championship with the Saints and played in two Frozen Fours with the Black Bears, was the second-highest scorer for Heilbronner Falken of the Deutschen Eishockey Liga 2 in his 14th and final professional season.
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With no spring practices, UMaine football forced to adapt
With many players already off campus, the Black Bears are evaluating how to move forward with workouts.
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College hockey: UMaine goalie Jeremy Swayman signs with Boston Bruins
Alaska native foregoes senior season to sign first professional contract.
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College basketball: Wol Maiwen picks UMaine as place to continue career
A year in prep school paid off for the former Edward Little star with a scholarship to become the latest player with in-state ties to join the Black Bears.
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Troy Barnies contemplates next move as Russian basketball league shuts down
Former Edward Little and Maine star is looking for a way out of Russia after his league suspended play and banned foreigners from competing.