A divorce this summer between building and team shook up Lewiston’s junior hockey scene. As another season begins, the sides look to continue the sport’s momentum.
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Maine Nordiques without a home as potential sale of Lewiston’s Colisée looms
Nordiques’ General Manager Nick Skerlick said the plan right now is to continue to play in Lewiston or Auburn.
Junior hockey: Nick Skerlick ready for the opportunity to coach in the NAHL
Skerlick, who has spent three seasons as the Maine Nordiques Academy 18U coach, replaces Matt Pinchevsky as the bench boss of the Maine Nordiques. He will also be the team’s general manager.
New Maine Nordiques owners ready to ‘amplify’ Darryl Antonacci’s vision
Antonacci, the founder of the Nordiques, sold the NAHL franchise to Shift Sports & Entertainment earlier this month.
Junior hockey notes: Twin City Thunder select 20 players in NCDC draft
The Thunder pick 12 forwards, five defensemen and three goalies. A Maine Nordiques player and a Mainer also were drafted.
Maine Nordiques Academy joins Power Prep Hockey League as a founding member
Youth hockey: Eight organizations are forming the PPHL to hold four 18U and 16U showcase events each year. The Nordiques academy also is trying to add 14U and 15U teams.
Maine Nordiques’ Donte Pierre commits to Connecticut College
Junior hockey notes: The Nordiques forward will play Division III hockey in the NESCAC. Also, the NAHL releases the 2021-22 schedule while the Twin City Thunder add to the office staff.
Maine Nordiques select three in NAHL Supplemental Draft
Junior hockey notes: The Nordiques draft two forwards and a defenseman. Two players with Twin City Thunder connections also were also picked.
Twin City Thunder select 13 players in NCDC Draft
Junior hockey: The Thunder’s haul includes six forwards, five defensemen and two goalies. Also, Twin City signs players to tenders, and the Thunder and Nordiques have players commit to play at NCAA Division III schools.