Keith Carney feels he has something to prove. The former University of Maine All-American has established himself as a dependable National Hockey League defenseman with 1,018 NHL regular season games under his belt for five different teams. He has 45 goals and 183 assists. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
Ben Guite played a pivotal role in the University of Maine’s last NCAA championship in 1998-99. Now he’s looking to add a Stanley Cup to his collection. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false;… Read More
Last year at this time, University of Maine senior defenseman Mike Lundin was preparing to return to his home state to open the season against the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. Now he is preparing for the New Jersey Devils. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
Seven former University of Maine hockey players will be involved in the Stanley Cup playoffs, which begin on Wednesday. General managers Dave Nonis (Vancouver) and Garth Snow (New York Islanders); head coach John Tortorella (Tampa Bay) and players Dustin Penner (Anaheim), Keith Carney (Minnesota), Paul… Read More
Ben Guite had played 455 minor league hockey games and just one National Hockey League game. But the former University of Maine winger didn’t get discouraged and is reaping the benefits now. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
Paul Kariya showed NHL free agents there was more to Nashville than country music. The former University of Maine star and Hobey Baker Award winner made the move from Colorado to Music City after the lockout and turned this Tennessee city into a bit of… Read More
DETROIT – The Red Wings have signed forward Todd Jackson, goalie Logan Koopmans and forward Derek Meech to entry-level contracts. Jackson’s contract is for two years, while Koopmans and Meech signed for three. All the contracts began Tuesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
BOSTON – The Boston Bruins signed center/left wing Scott Pellerin to a two-year contract Thursday. Pellerin, 31 and a former University of Maine star, enters his 10th full pro season with his fifth NHL team since he was drafted by New Jersey in 1989. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
Top University of Maine defenseman Doug Janik has signed a contract with the Buffalo Sabres and will not return to the Black Bears, UMaine hockey coach Shawn Walsh said Sunday night. Walsh said the Sabres are expected to announce Janik’s signing today. The deal was… Read More
Former University of Maine All-American defenseman Eric Weinrich, who became an unrestricted free agent on July 1 after spending last season with the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins, had his two wishes met by the Philadelphia Flyers Thursday when they signed him to a three-year contract. Read More
Two former University of Maine linemates will be squaring off when the defending Stanley Cup champion New Jersey Devils, the top seed in the Eastern Conference, open their best-of-seven conference quarterfinal series against Carolina Thursday night in New Jersey. Bob Corkum, who was traded to… Read More