Monthly Archive: May 2010

May 27

Bowdoin Announces Ninth Class for Athletic Hall of Honor

BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Bowdoin College Athletic Hall of Honor has announced their ninth class, scheduled for induction at next fall’s Homecoming weekend. The six distinguished individuals to be welcomed on Saturday, October 2, span five decades of Polar Bear athletics and include some of the most recognizable names in the history of the institution.

May 27

Nyquist and Bender Named to ESPN The Magazine/ CoSIDA Academic All-District Teams

ORONO, Maine — University of Maine men’s ice hockey standout Gustav Nyquist (Malmo, Sweden) and men’s swimming and diving star Jeremy Bender (St. Paul, Minn.) were each named to the ESPN The Magazine / CoSIDA Academic All-District Second Team on Thursday, May 20.

May 20

Gelinas signs with Devils

Former MAINEiac Eric Gelinas has signed his first NHL contract with the New Jersey Devils. Gelinas, a second round draft pick of the Devils in 2009 was recently signed to a three year entry level contract.

May 16

Flyers 4, Bruins 3

Associated Press BOSTON (AP) -Simon Gagne and the Philadelphia Flyers put together one more comeback to finish off the Boston Bruins. Taking advantage of a too-many-men-on-the-ice call, Gagne scored on a power play with 7:08 left to give Philadelphia a 4-3 victory Friday night in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Flyers overcame …

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May 13

Flyers 2, Bruins 1

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) -The Flyers’ farfetched comeback is nearly complete. Michael Leighton stopped 30 shots in his first start in nearly two months to help streaking Philadelphia beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Wednesday night and force a seventh game in Boston on Friday night. “It’s not always the easiest route, but we seem …

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May 11

Wildcats claim second President Cup title

MONCTON, Monday, May 10, 2010 – Kelsey Tessier and Scott Brannon each collected two goals and an assist to help the Wildcats capture the franchise’s second President Cup title following an impressive 7-4 win over the Sea Dogs in front of a packed house at Moncton Coliseum. Offence was certainly on display in the opening …

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May 11

Flyers 4, Bruins 0

Associated Press   BOSTON (AP) -When Michael Leighton saw Brian Boucher toss his blocker aside, he knew it was time to start getting ready. The Flyers backup, a former starter who hadn’t played in two months since an injury of his own, began stretching on the ice while the training staff attended to Boucher. A …

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May 09

Six players earn ECAC East all-academic team honors

BIDDEFORD, Maine — The University of New England has placed six of its ice hockey players on the ECAC Men’s East all-academic team. ECAC Comissioner Rudy Keeling made the formal announcement this morning (May 4). Juniors Jack Nolin (Somersworth, N.H.) and Mike Roper (New Glasgow, Nova Scotia), as well as sophomores Ted Fabian (Oakland, Maine), …

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May 08

Flyers 5, Bruins 4, OT

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) -Simon Gagne put his foot down. He wanted to play in Game 4 – even with an injured toe. Good call. Gagne made a timely return to the lineup, scoring in overtime to help the Philadelphia Flyers hold off elimination by beating the Boston Bruins 5-4 on Friday night in Game …

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May 06

Maine Announces 2010-2011 Men’s Ice Hockey Schedule

Black Bears Travel to Michigan State and Host North Dakota ORONO, Maine – Highlights of Maine’s 2010-2011 men’s ice hockey home schedule, released on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, include a two-games series with North Dakota in October and a match-up with defending national champion Boston College. The Black Bears will play 13 additional home games …

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