The Mariners return 14 players from the team that reached the ECHL playoffs for the first time last season.
Travis Lazarczyk
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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.
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College football preview: UMaine (0-4, 0-1 CAA) at Hampton (3-1, 0-1 CAA)
The Black Bears and Pirates meet for the first time, as Hampton plays its debut season in the Colonial Athletic Association.
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College hockey: As season opens, UMaine puts emphasis on quicker transitions
The Black Bears’ new defensemen are smaller than in recent years, but they’re faster and could contribute more offensively.
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UMaine announces search committee for new athletic director
The school plans to bring finalists for the job to campus by mid-November, and to make a hire in early December.
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College football: Villanova routs winless UMaine, 45-20
The Wildcats score on their first five possessions in the conference opener for 0-4 Black Bears.
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College football preview: UMaine (0-3) vs. Villanova (2-2)
The Black Bears open Colonial Athletic Association play at home against the league’s preseason favorite.
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Women’s basketball: Black Bears begin practice with eye on America East title
Among the team’s newcomers is former Skowhegan High star Jaycie Christopher, the 2022 Miss Maine Basketball winner.
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UMaine men’s hockey continues rebuild under Ben Barr
The Black Bears travel to Colorado to open the 2022-23 season against Air Force on Oct. 7, before taking on defending NCAA champion Denver.
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Hannah Abbott grows into leadership role with UMaine field hockey
A Cheverus High grad, Abbott captains a team looking to repeat as America East champions.
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UMaine football turns focus to conference games after 0-3 start
The Black Bears have a bye week to prepare for the start of Colonial Athletic Association play against Villanova on Oct. 1.