The state’s six college football programs are eager to get started after missing the 2020 season.
UNE Nor’easters
Maine college football coaches anticipate return to normal this fall
Plans are being made for training camps and schedules are being arranged, after a year without football.
Twin City Thunder’s Martin Moioffer commits to Rivier University
Junior hockey notes: Moioffer, who was the Thunder’s first NCDC tender in team history, will be playing Division III hockey in New Hampshire. Also Bowdoin and UNE receive commitments from the NAHL and NCDC, while Thunder forward honored in the MJHL.
Local Division III college programs hope to be back in the game soon
USM and St. Joseph’s College are trying to finalize schedules that would allow competition in basketball, hockey and indoor track.
College hockey coaches navigate recruiting during COVID-19 pandemic
NCAA Division I coaches and those in the Division III NESCAC conference can’t recruit in person or have players visit their campuses, so the majority of recruiting is being done through a computer and TV screens this year.
College hockey programs in Maine hoping for a season during pandemic
The University of Maine hopes to begin play in late November, while the state’s Division III programs will start later.
Some college football programs in state exploring a spring season
The New England Small College Athletic Conference has applied for a waiver from the NCAA, sources say, while others are still mulling options.
Women’s hockey: Avery Lutrzykowski fit right in as a freshman at UNE
The former St. Dom’s standout forward switched to defense and made an impact during the Nor’easters’ best season ever.
Junior hockey: The coronavirus leaves some players, college teams with uncertain futures
The NCAA’s ban on in-person recruiting has players not yet committed to a college in limbo, while many Division III teams still have spots to fill.
College roundup: Andrew Fleming’s 3 beats buzzer, lifts Maine to victory
Oxford Hills grad drains long 3-pointer to give Black Bears an overtime win over Columbia.