Former University of Maine men’s ice hockey standout Spencer Abbott (Hamilton, Ontario) has signed a one-year entry level free agent contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, it was announced Wednesday by Brian Burke, President and General Manager. Abbott has also signed an amateur tryout contract with the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League and …
Monthly Archive: March 2012
Mar 28
Will O’Neill Signs with Winnipeg Jets
ORONO, Maine — Former University of Maine defenseman Will O’Neill (Salem, Mass.) has signed with the Winnipeg Jets of the NHL. The Jets AHL affiliate, the St. John’s IceCaps, have also signed O’Neill to an amateur tryout contract. O’Neill served as Maine’s captain this past season. He saw action in 141 career games and scored …
Mar 28
P-Bruins Steal Victory from Pirates
Providence, Rhode Island – The Providence Bruins used a goal by rookie Nicholas Tremblay to force overtime and eventually went on to beat the Portland Pirates 2-1 in a shootout. All four of Providence’s (31-30-3-4, 69 points, 10th Eastern Conference) shooters scored on their shootout attempts. Justin Pogge made 24 saves in the shootout setback …
Mar 25
Black Bears’ Season Ends with a 5-2 Loss to Minnesota Duluth in the NCAA Regionals
WORCESTER, Mass. — The University of Maine men’s ice hockey season came to an end on Saturday evening at the DCU Center as the Black Bears fell by a score of 5-2 to Minnesota Duluth in the opening round of the NCAA Regionals. The Black Bears end the season at 23-14-3 while Duluth improves to …
Mar 25
Monarchs Sink Pirates
Manchester, New Hampshire – The Portland Pirates (30-29-3-4, 67 points) gave up a pair of shorthanded goals and Jeff Zatkoff stopped 27 shots for his third shutout of the season as the Manchester Monarchs (34-30-0-3, 71 points) ran away with a 5-0 win in front of 9,174 fans at the Verizon Wireless Arena. Stefan Legein …
Mar 19
Pirates Steal Point from Whale
Hartford, Connecticut – Ethan Werek scored twice in the third period to lead a third period comeback from the Portland Pirates, but it was not to be as Jonathan Audy-Marchessault scored his second goal of the game to tie it with just 2:05 left in the third period as the Connecticut Whale (33-21-5-5, 76 points, …
Mar 19
Pirates Roar Past Sound Tigers
Portland, Maine – The Pirates scored three unanswered goals in a span of 4:13 in the first period and Andy Miele score the game winning goal with 10:53 left in the second period as the Portland Pirates (29-28-3-3, 64 points, 12th place Eastern Conference) hung on to defeat the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (32-22-3-5, 72 points, …
Mar 18
Black Bears Fall to #1 Boston College in Hockey East Title Game
BOSTON, Mass. — The University of Maine men’s ice hockey team fell to Boston College 4-1 in the Hockey East title game on Saturday night at the TD Garden in Boston, Mass. Despite the loss, Maine will earn a spot in the 2012 NCAA Regional, which will be announced on Sunday at noon. Brian Flynn …
Mar 17
Maine Defeats Boston University, Will Play for Hockey East Title
BOSTON, Mass. — Captain Will O’Neill (Salem, Mass.) scored two goals to lead the University of Maine men’s ice hockey team past Boston University in the 2012 Hockey East semifinals on Friday night at the TD Garden. Maine will face Boston College on Saturday night for the 2012 Hockey East Title. The Black Bears improve …
Mar 17
Falcons Overwhelm Pirates in Third Period
Springfield, Massachusetts – The Springfield Falcons scored four unanswered goals in the third period, including two shorthanded goals and a power play tally, to beat the Portland Pirates by a score of 5-1 in front of 3,697 at the MassMutual Center. Nick Drazenovic and Matt Calvert had a goal and an assist each for Springfield …
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