Many issues need to be resolved before the Black Bears can take the court.
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UMaine, CAA hoping for spring football season
While the NCAA considers moving the canceled FCS playoffs, UMaine Coach Nick Charlton is already planning for a season in early 2021.
Junior hockey: Competitive all-star game wraps up Maine Nordiques’ main camp
Forty-six players were divided into two teams for Friday’s all-star game. Also, Sergei Anisimov preparing for the Thunder’s camp, while Nick Pomerleau and Aaron Higgins used this week to get ready for the Maine Prep Prep Academy season.
Junior hockey notes: Thunder’s Levente Keresztes’ goal is to play in USHL next year
Twin City Thunder forward was selected in both the USHL and NAHL entry drafts and hopes to play for the Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL next year. Also, Lewiston native Alex Rivet attends the Johnstown Tomahawks’ camp.
UMaine, UNE among latest colleges to forgo fall sports
Husson, Maine Maritime and New Hampshire also announce Friday that they will not compete in sports this fall.
UMaine football season in doubt, with league expected to cancel schedule
The conference that includes the University of Maine is expected to announce on Friday that the 2020 league season has been canceled.
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.
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.
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.
Earnest Edwards, Clay Cordasco sign as undrafted free agents
UMaine receiver/kick returner Earnest Edwards is headed to the Rams, and former Sacopee Valley player Clay Cordasco agrees to a deal with the Bengals.