June 2009

Maineiacs select two from Scandinavia

Published on: 30th June, 2009

Lewiston, ME- Unlike year’s past, this time the Maineiacs went to Northern Europe for their two Import selections. They went out and got their forward and defenseman. With their first selection, they selected Finnish defender Riku Dufva. With their second pick, they selected Swedish forward Oskar Orrpars
“It actually went according to [...]

Sabres extend qualifying offers

Published on: 30th June, 2009

Portland, ME – With the NHL Draft out of the way, the Buffalo Sabres can now focus on July 1, which begins the opening of free agency. However, the Sabres had some internal housekeeping to take care of first by extending qualifying offers to several of their restricted free agents, among them are a couple [...]

Dumoulin heads for the eye of the storm in Carolina

Published on: 29th June, 2009

Portland, ME – Once Brian Dumoulin made his way down to the Carolina Hurricanes draft table and put on their jersey, he knew he was one-step closer to living his life long dream of playing in the NHL.
Dumoulin, a native of Biddeford, was drafted by the Hurricanes in the second round (#51 overall) of the [...]

Dumoulin and Gelinas get the call to the NHL

Published on: 27th June, 2009

Portland, ME – A couple of players with Maine ties were drafted today by NHL clubs as they conducted their 2009 Entry Draft in Montreal.

Sabres gain size with first round selection

Published on: 27th June, 2009

Portland, ME – The Buffalo Sabres made a big statement with their first round selection in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft being held in Montreal on Friday night.
The Sabres selected Zack Kassian with the 13th overall pick and by doing so have instantly upgraded their size at the forward position.

Andrews turns down Maine

Published on: 27th June, 2009

Halifax, NS- Brent Andrews who committed to Maine has decided to bypass the NCAA route and head to Halifax. The Mooseheads traded up into the first round to select Andrews earlier this month.
The 15-year-old who spent the year with the Cornwall Superior Thunder of the New Brunswick-Prince Edward Island said player development played [...]

Lewiston hopes to land two impact players in the Import Draft

Published on: 25th June, 2009

Lewiston, Me- After filling needs at QMJHL Entry Draft, the Lewiston Maineiacs are poised to get two more key players for the upcoming season and the 2010-2011 season in Tuesday’s CHL Import Draft.
“We have been checking in a number of players,” says Maineiacs President and Head Coach Don MacAdam. “Right now, in all likelihood, [...]

Dumoulin eagerly awaits the call to the NHL stage

Published on: 24th June, 2009

Portland, ME – This weekend could turn out to be a very special weekend for Biddeford, Maine native Brian Dumoulin and his family as it’s expected he will drafted within the first two rounds of the NHL Entry Draft scheduled for this weekend in Montreal.

Cheverus names new head coach

Published on: 24th June, 2009

Portland, ME – Another former Maine Mariner has entered the coaching ranks among Maine’s high schools as Dan Lucas was named the new boys’ ice hockey coach at Cheverus High School.

Ashley selected in the MJAHL Draft

Published on: 23rd June, 2009

Amherst, NS- This past Saturday, the Martime Junior “A” Hockey League held its annual Entry Draft. With the fourth selection, the Summerside Western Capitals selected Maine recruit, Darcy Ashley.
With the Cornwall Superior Thunder of the New Brunswick/Prince Edward Island Major Midget League this past season, he had 25 goals and 35 assists in [...]

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