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T Maine Wild Join PHL for 2018/19 Season!
he Maine Wild are happy to players in an effort to help them will offer youth players in Maine announce that they have been realize their potential as athletes appropriate competition throughout accepted into the New England along with being valued members New England” added Wild Director,
Premier Hockey League (NEPHL) of their community. The League Brad Church. “The PHL’s mission
for the 2018/19 season! This is a huge move for the program and will take it to that next level. The season will start a month earlier, will play 35+ games at the squirt to bantam level, and our teams will have better parity with in their competition.
“The Premier” mission is to showcase and develop hockey
will help promote respect, courtesy and good sportsmanship among all teams participating inclusive of players, coaches, parents and fans.
“We are excited to have the opportunity to compete in the New England Premier Hockey League. I feel that through their parity team placement, the PHL
statement aligns with what The Maine Wild strives for as an organization. This is an exciting time for the Southern Maine Youth Hockey community and Biddeford Ice Arena.”
For more information on the NEPHL, please visit www.thenephl. com.
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