Another black eye for the program, which has certainly had its share of
black eyes over the years. This is really a shame, and, if true, the
university and/or program needs to take some swift and harsh action.
Student-athletes are ambassadors of the university and this kind of
behavior  is simply inexcusable. They should be ashamed of themselves,
because they let their team, program, school and fans down. We're going to
find out just what kind of coach Tim Whitehead is in the coming
days/weeks. I'll be very curious to see how he handles this situation. A
terrible, terrible day for the hockey program, the athletic department and
the university as a whole.


--- Deron Treadwell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> AP is moving this story...
> 
> 
> ORONO, Maine (AP) -- Two University of Maine hockey players have been
> freed 
> on $5,000 personal recognizance bail each after being charged with
> assault 
> and aggravated criminal mischief for allegedly beating another student
> at 
> his Orono apartment.
> Michael Hamilton, 22, of Victoria, British Columbia, and Wesley Clark,
> 22, 
> of Oakville, Ontario, are scheduled to appear Dec. 23 in Bangor District
> 
> Court in connection with the Sunday night incident that police say 
> apparently involved a dispute over Hamilton's ex-girlfriend.
> The 21-year-old victim was driven by friends to Eastern Maine Medical
> Center 
> in Bangor, where he was released after receiving stitches over his left
> eye. 
> After he reported the incident to police, Hamilton and Clark were
> arrested 
> at their apartments and were taken to the Penobscot County Jail.
> Others may be charged in connection with the fight, police said. At
> least a 
> dozen people, including other members of the hockey team, accompanied 
> Hamilton when he went to the Washington Place apartments to confront the
> man 
> who lives there, according to police.
> After Hamilton and the other man exchanged words, Hamilton allegedly 
> assaulted the man in the apartment doorway and the fight spilled
> indoors. 
> Clark and four others entered the apartment building, where Clark
> allegedly 
> punched and kicked the man.
> Hamilton and Clark "regretted their actions," according to interim
> athletic 
> director Blake James, who met with the two players Monday. He said they
> will 
> be punished in accordance with the university's Student-Athlete Code of 
> Conduct, with decisions expected within a few days.
> Hamilton, a junior, and Clark, a sophomore, are both forwards. Hamilton
> was 
> sidelined after suffering a knee injury in Maine's 2-1 loss to Boston 
> University nine days ago. Clark broke his leg during the off-season and
> has 
> not yet played this season, although he recently resumed skating.
> Hamilton, a member of one of Maine's top lines, had three assists in
> nine 
> games this season. In his first two seasons he had a total of 10 goals
> and 
> 21 assists. Clark had two goals and an assist last season. 
> 



		
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