January 2009

Colby has a fresh outlook in 2009

Published on: 2nd January, 2009

Gorham, ME – Colby College was looking to get back into the win column, stopping a six-game winless streak and did so in blue-collar fashion by beating the University of Southern Maine, 4-1 at the USM Ice Arena.
The win was Colby’s first win on the road as they’ve gone 0-3 to this point in the [...]

Maine opens 2009 with a win

Published on: 2nd January, 2009

Portland, Me- The Maine Black Bears returned to the ice for the first time in 2009. They had no problem defeating the United States National Under-18 Team 7-3. Gustav Nyquist had a goal and two assists for the Black Bears. Spencer Abbott had two goals. A.J. Treais had two goals [...]

Gerbe returns to Portland

Published on: 2nd January, 2009

Portland, ME – As was expected, the Buffalo Sabres have assigned Nathan Gerbe to the Portland Pirates, Sabres’ AHL affiliate.
Gerbe returning to the Pirates is certainly a welcome addition with the rash of injuries to Portland, a team who has lost 98-man games this season. Gerbe’s return will also restore the Pirates top-line of Darche, [...]

Live Blog: USA U-18 vs. Maine

Published on: 2nd January, 2009

6:47 pm: Well it hasn’t been a good day for USA Hockey as Team USA has lost to Slovakia in the quarterfinals of the World Junior Championships 5-3. Let’s see how the Under 18 team does tonight.
USA U-18
Jeremy Morin-Drew Shore-Kenny Ryan
John Henrion-David Valek-Chris Brown
Chris McCarty-A.J. Treais-Ryan Bourque
Jerry D’Amigo-Kevin Lynch
Cam Fowler-Tyler Amburgey
Sam Calabrese-William Wrenn
Nick Mattson-Brendan [...]