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There was no one specific need for the Maine Nordiques during the North American Hockey League’s Entry Draft on Wednesday, with the Nordiques instead selecting four defensemen, two forwards and a goaltender.
The team only made seven picks in the 20-round draft, with 23 players already on the organization’s 30-man protected list prior to the draft.
“We tried to add to our depth, acquire talent, we made picks for different reasons,” Maine Nordiques coach Nolan Howe said. “Whether it’s impact (players), whether it’s guys we want to see progress through the (Maine Nordiques) Academy. We utilized the draft in many different ways, depending on the situation.”
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Maine Nordiques Ty Mathews keeps his eyes on the action during Saturday s game in Lewiston. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal
LEWISTON With a playoff spot locked up, the Maine Nordiques used Saturday to tinker with the lineup and add Maine Nordiques Academy players and other call-ups in the regular-season finale against the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks.
The present and the future of the Nordiques played a part in a 3-2 overtime win at The Colisee in a North American Hockey League contest.
Cannon Green, a two-year forward playing in his final year of junior hockey, scored the game-winner with less than a minute remaining in overtime as he slid the puck past Danbury goalie Josh Seeley after receiving a pass from linemate Stefan Owens.
Isaiah Fox celebrated his 100th career game in the North American Hockey League game in style.
The Maine Nordiques’ 20-year-old forward scored and added an assist in a 5-1 victory over the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks at The Colisee in Lewiston.
“Isaiah continues to be a leader for us, on and off the ice,” Nordiques coach Nolan Howe said. “He done a great job this year, he has come a long way from his rookie season last year. We are looking forward to him staying hot as we head to the playoffs.”
Stefan Owens also finished with a goal and an assist for the Nordiques.