AUBURN — Inside the Norway Savings Bank Arena on Monday, the score was 1-1 and youth hockey was in overtime. It was not the first overtime, or the second, or even the third. It was the fourth. Parents in the stands were cheering, clapping and yelling as their Mite hockey players — typically 7 or 8 […]
Lions Tournament
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Lion's Tournament on tap
The Maine Gladiators will be holding the 46th annual Lion’s Youth Hockey Tournament this weekend. The Opening Ceremonies will be Saturday, Feb. 18 at 9:20 a.m. at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn. This year’s tournament runs from Friday evening, Feb. 16, through Monday, Feb. 19. As always, more than 400 young hockey players […]
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More girls getting in the game
Kenlie Nadeau (8) scores the game-winning goal for the Mites Orange team at the 45th Annual Lions Tournament at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn on Monday. Most teams now have girls on their rosters. Diane Letourneau, right, holds a cutout of her grandson Colton Dionne as she cheers his team on during Monday […]
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45th annual Lion's Tournament starts Saturday
AUBURN — Get ready for the 45th Annual Maine Gladiator’s Lion’s Tournament, sponsored by The Fortin Group. This year’s event will begin this Saturday, February 18th, and run through Wednesday February 22nd. Over 600 players ranging in age from 4-14 years old will be playing hockey games during this five day event. This does not […]
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2016 Lion’s Tournament ends with celebration
This year’s Lion’s Youth Hockey Tournament, held for the 44th year in a row, was capped off Wednesday afternoon by a closing ceremony, which included free skating for all its participants and family members. This celebration followed five days of fun-filled games for youth hockey players from ages 5 to 15, and ended with championship […]
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Lions Tournament ‘comes full circle’ for some parents
AUBURN — Maine’s 44th annual Lions Hockey Tournament provided an exciting weeklong competition for the kids — and also brought back fond memories for some adults. The arena, which houses two rinks, was packed full of excited parents — as well as some less-excited siblings — who came to support their team. Both rinks were brimming […]
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Lions Tournament ends with visit from Maine Black Bears
Following a week of fun-filled games for youth hockey players, Thursday was a day of championship games, awards, prizes, and an open skate. After awards were given to winning and runner-up teams, special awards were presented to deserving players and coaches for their outstanding play and sportsmanship. The Black Bears visted the tournament before they […]