
Maine Black Bears Add 15 New Players Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
The University of Maine men's ice hockey team has announced a 15‑player roster addition, featuring forwards, defensemen and goaltenders with varied junior and college experience.
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The University of Maine men's ice hockey team has announced a 15‑player roster addition, featuring forwards, defensemen and goaltenders with varied junior and college experience.

Three former youth teammates from Long Island are making waves at the New York Islanders' development camp, hoping to earn a contract with the NHL franchise or another team.

The 2025‑26 season celebrates eleven Canisius hockey players who have been named AHCA/Krampade All‑American Scholars, reflecting sustained high academic standards alongside competitive play.

Three Long Island natives — Tanner Adams, Michael Hagens and Ryan Franks — are using the New York Islanders Development Camp to sharpen their games, reflecting a growing talent pool that is reshaping the region’s hockey landscape.

Campbell University announced the hiring of Cory Macchioni as its new Director of Operations for the Camels' basketball program, a move that underscores the school's commitment to strengthening its coaching staff with seasoned administrative talent.

Canisius College announced that Abu Riak, a 6‑foot‑8 forward from Melbourne, Australia, will join the program for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a blend of length and skill to the roster.
USA TODAY Network is honoring the most impactful high school boys basketball players from New York's Southern Tier and inviting readers to vote for the greatest Section 4 player in history.

Five standout student‑athletes have been named finalists for the 2025‑26 Canisius Male Athlete of the Year award. Voting remains open until June 18, with the winner to be announced on June 19.

Thomas Zwirecki’s selection to the ABCA/Rawlings Division I All‑Northeast Region Second Team marks a historic milestone for Canisius baseball, highlighting his offensive and defensive dominance in the 2026 campaign.

A record‑breaking 25 members of the Canisius men’s hockey team were named to the Atlantic Hockey America All‑Academic Team, highlighting a sustained culture of scholarly achievement.

Pepperdine University has added graduate forward Youri Fritz, a 6‑9 Dutch native with extensive college experience, to its men’s basketball team for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.

Coach Michael Tanke has unveiled the 2026 schedule for Canisius men's soccer, outlining a 16‑match season that begins on the road at Le Moyne and culminates with a Metro Conference championship on November 15.

Will Taylor, a 6-foot-9 forward from England, has pledged to join Canisius College’s men’s basketball team for the 2026-27 season, bringing size and versatility to the roster.

Coach Ryan Louis revealed the 2026 slate, highlighting home and away games, key rivalries, and the Metro Women's Soccer Championship that grants an automatic NCAA Tournament berth.

Nate Deer, a 6‑foot‑10 forward from Adelaide, Australia, has pledged to join Canisius College for the 2026‑27 season, adding size, skill and a strong shooting percentage to the roster.

The university announced the hiring of Amber Moore, a rising star in women's basketball, to help shape the program's next era of success.

María Sánchez Pitarch, a two‑time Spanish national champion, has signed with Canisius College for the 2026‑27 season, adding depth and experience to the women's basketball program.

The SUNY Niagara baseball squad, known as the Thunderwolves, completed an unbeaten run through the junior‑college playoffs, topping Dallas College Eastfield and Rowan College South Jersey‑Gloucester to claim the program’s inaugural national title.

With Marist’s offense led by Chris Diaz and reliever Jack Sullivan stepping up, the team meets a formidable Niagara squad anchored by Rees Kozar. The victor will earn a shot at the championship game.

Marist University's baseball team defeated Canisius College 10‑8 in a tightly contested game, highlighted by a grand slam from Luke Monico and strong pitching from Tyler Hartley.

After two years of recovery from foot surgeries, Allison O’Hanlon has committed to Division II Daemen University, hoping to be fully healthy for the upcoming season.

Marist University baseball lost 6‑3 to Fairfield in the opening round of the MAAC tournament, with Luke Monico’s solo homer bringing the Foxes within two runs before Fairfield sealed the win.

The Red Foxes, seeded sixth, will meet Fairfield on May 20 as the league’s double‑elimination tournament kicks off, promising a rematch of recent regular‑season battles.

After a distinguished career spanning multiple programs, Tom Parrotta is set to reunite with head coach Tom Pecora at Quinnipiac, bringing a wealth of experience and a proven track record of player development.