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Merrimack returns 18 players for Hockey East title defense

Merrimack College men's hockey enters the 2026-27 season with 18 returning players from its first Hockey East championship team and two national preseason rankings, but must replace Bruins-signed goalie Max Lundgren.

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College ice hockey players compete on the ice in a packed indoor arena.

Local Government

Andover board reviews Phillips Academy faculty duplex Tuesday

The Andover Planning Board will hold a virtual public meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13, to review a Phillips Academy proposal for a two-story faculty duplex with EV charging stations at 25 Phillips Street.

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College ice hockey players compete on the ice in a packed indoor arena.

Sports

Merrimack returns 18 players for Hockey East title defense

Merrimack College men's hockey enters the 2026-27 season with 18 returning players from its first Hockey East championship team and two national preseason rankings, but must replace Bruins-signed goalie Max Lundgren.

Andover, MA

58°F

Chance Rain Showers

Feels like 58° · 31% rain

SunChance Rain Showers59°F42%
MonPatchy Fog70°F9%
TueRain Showers Likely63°F62%
WedSlight Chance Rain Showers72°F16%
ThuSunny61°F5%
FriRain Showers Likely61°F64%
SatChance Rain Showers54°F31%
College ice hockey players compete on the ice in a packed indoor arena.

Sports

Merrimack returns 18 players for Hockey East title defense

Merrimack College men's hockey enters the 2026-27 season with 18 returning players from its first Hockey East championship team and two national preseason rankings, but must replace Bruins-signed goalie Max Lundgren.

Andover, MA

58°F

Chance Rain Showers

Feels like 58° · 31% rain

SunChance Rain Showers59°F42%
MonPatchy Fog70°F9%
TueRain Showers Likely63°F62%
WedSlight Chance Rain Showers72°F16%
ThuSunny61°F5%
FriRain Showers Likely61°F64%
SatChance Rain Showers54°F31%

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College ice hockey players compete on the ice in a packed indoor arena.

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Cameron Joyce

Cameron Joyce

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Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.

Cameron Joyce

Cameron Joyce

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Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.

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