The positive team culture built over the last few seasons took a hit with recent losses.
Travis Lazarczyk
Columnist
Travis Lazarczyk has covered sports for the Portland Press Herald since 2021. A Vermont native, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1995 with a BA in English. After a few years working as a sports information director and in the ski industry, he began his journalism career at the Berlin (N.H.) Reporter in 1999. Prior to joining the Press Herald, Lazarczyk spent 20 years covering sports in central Maine at the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal. He's been twice honored as the Maine Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
As co-ops increase, can Maine boys high school hockey survive?
Participation has dropped dramatically over the past two decades, leading many schools to join forces — a list that includes a pair of the state’s top programs this winter.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Maine men’s hockey drops off ballot after being swept by UNH
The Black Bears are in a funk and need to regroup for three games upcoming this week.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
UMaine men’s hockey drops second game to rival UNH
The Wildcats score twice in the second period to take control of the game.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Maine men’s hockey falls at home to rival New Hampshire
The loss was the Black Bears’ third at home this season.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
The Patriots’ 2025 season has been a joyful surprise
Fans looking for steady improvement at the start of the season have been treated to something bigger.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Maine men’s hockey returns after weekend off, still in top 10 on ballot
The Black Bears face a key stretch of Hockey East games before the holiday break.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Sam Johnson convinced Westbrook football to dream big, and it paid off
The Blue Blazes won their first state title Saturday, for a coach who once walked in their shoes.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Maine football looks to end season on strong note against biggest rival
Here’s a look at the Maine-UNH game, in which the teams will vie for the Brice-Cowell Musket.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics clip Nets, climb over .500
Jaylen Brown scores 29 points at Boston wins its third in a row.