AUBURN — Leavitt gave its fans plenty to cheer about in a first-round matchup of the Gippers Holiday Classic tournament Friday night. The Hornets were designated the away team, but were playing in their home arena, and they made themselves feel at home in a 10-1 victory over Poland/Gray-New Gloucester/Oak Hill at Norway Savings Bank […]
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H.S. Boys’ Hockey: Massabesic/Bonny Eagle/Old Orchard Beach buries Poland/Gray-NG/Oak Hill
AUBURN — Poland/Gray-New Gloucester/Oak Hill is trying to find chemistry on the ice, and along with that is still in search of its first victory of the season. That elusive win didn’t come Wednesday night, as the 26ers fell at the hands of Massabesic/Bonny Eagle/Old Orchard Beach, 6-0, in a Class A boys’ hockey game […]
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High School Boys’ Hockey Preview: Poland/Gray-NG/Oak Hill 26ers
Coach: Mike Bishop (first year) Region/Class: Northern Maine Class A Last year’s record: 8-10 Key returning athletes: Seniors – Jacob Baggs (defense), Conor Drouin (forward); Junior – Deryk Belanger (defense/forward); Sophomores – Bailey Drouin (defense), Brandon Michaud (forward). Promising newcomers: Sophomores – Brandon Pelton (defense), Garrett Haskins (forward); Freshmen – Andrew Pelton (defense), Kenny Humphrey […]
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Boys’ Hockey: A sea of change for local teams as new season begins
Turnover doesn’t discriminate, be it for a defending regional champion or a program still trying to find its way. Such is the case for some local boys’ hockey teams. Saint Dominic Academy won its second straight Class A East crown a year ago, but will be starting a new year with a new coach this […]
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Boys’ Hockey: Lavoie brothers succeeding together with 26ers
AUBURN — Ryan Lavoie got his first taste of hockey when he was 4 years old. He was watching a game on television one day when he turned to his parents and told them that he wanted to play hockey. He’s been playing ever since. Ryan wasn’t the only member of the Lavoie family where […]
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Boys’ Hockey: 26ers blank Hornets in Gippers Holiday Classic
AUBURN — Poland/Gray-New Gloucester/Oak Hill picked a good time to play its best game under second-year coach Travis Jalbert. For Leavitt coach Joe Hutchinson, Friday’s game was far from the best he’s seen from his team during his two-year stint behind the bench. It’s closer to the worst. The 26ers scored twice in the first […]
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Boys’ Hockey Preview 2014: Poland/Gray-New Gloucester/Oak Hill 26ers
Coach: Travis Jalbert (second year) Conference: Class A East Last year: 4-13-1 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Nick Hemond (G), Ethan Cailler (F), Ryan Lavoie (F); Juniors — Isaiah Dubois (F), Jacob Baggs (D); Sophomores — Deryk Belanger (F), Jason Cote (F). Key losses: Nevin Rand (F), Kaleb Bridgham (D). Promising newcomers: Junior — Conor Drouin (F); Sophomore — Riley Lavoie (D); Freshmen — Bailey Drouin (F), […]
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RSU 4 joins Poland, Gray-New Gloucester for joint hockey team
WALES — After a several-year hiatus, hockey is back. Regional School Unit 4 students will play with the 26ers out of Poland and Gray-New Gloucester on a cooperative, Class A team after the school board approved the proposal earlier this month. There’s no cost to the local district for the first two years, according to […]
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H.S. Hockey: New coaches at Leavit, Poland/GNG warming up for season
Two years ago, Joe Hutchinson and Travis Jalbert were assistants on Dave Boucher’s coaching staff at Leavitt. In six weeks, they will be on opposite benches, working towards turning their respective ice hockey programs around. Hutchinson is succeeding Boucher as Hornets’ coach, while Jalbert is the new head coach for the Poland/Gray-New Gloucester cooperative. Although […]