In the spring of 2000, Bangor Police officer Keith Mercier and Bangor firefighters Troy Lare & Scott Bolduc talked about organizing a city hockey team. Before we could gather players we had to find a league that was accepting teams. After a few phone calls, we were entered into the Brewer men's league that played on Sunday nights.
A list was posted at city offices, and after a long search was completed, we decided that we needed more players than we had. A list was then posted in Emergency Rooms in the city. We gained more players from doctors and nurses that were interested. Our first year, we also got a few players from a disbanded team.
The Captain for the season was Keith, and the assistants were Troy & Scott. That first year our team had a record of 3-23-1. The team's name was suggested by an emergency department nurse. She said that because we all worked in different departments of "public service" that we should be name Third Watch after the popular TV show on NBC.
Our second season of 2001-2002 started with team elected captains. Our captain was Mike Schroeder, with the assistants being, Scott Thomas, Troy Lare and Scott Bolduc. This year was also our first year as a "travel squad". The travel team was organized to play in benefit games to raise money for charities. In February of 2002, we invited the Philadelphia Chiefs to Maine for a benefit weekend. Together we raised over $4,700.00 for the victims of the tragedy in New York.
Our third year (2002-2003) started with the same captains as the previous year. The travel squad represents many people in the public service field. We had 6 firefighters, 3 police officers, 3 medical people that work in one of our hospitals, a school teacher, a public safety dispatcher, a member of the Maine Army National Guard and members that just love to play hockey. The 2002-2003 season marked the first full year of our Travel Squad and new uniforms were purchased for this team.
Our 4th year, gave us our first two trophies. We won the 'B' division in an MDA tournament in Orlando FLA and we won our first league title.
Our 5th season was a success, as we increased the amount raised for charity to $38,000.00.
Our sixth season was again fun for the team. By the end of the season, we had helped raise a total of $58,500.00 for great charites.
Our web page is set up to review the seasons as you like. Check out the stats and player bios throughout the years. We would like to thank our players, fans and sponsors for all of the support that we have had throughout our years together.
Our over all record after 9 seasons is 92-157-16 , with our best season being the 2006-2007 year (18-5-2). We have helped raise over $92,000.00 for charites
If you are interested in playing some games for charity, drop us a line. We will travel to locations in New England, and other places if it is possible. Want to come to Maine? Let us know and we will schedule a game or 2, to raise money for a Children's charity of our choice.
Players who have played at least 1 game for
Third Watch
over the years
Skaters
*Troy Lare*
*Keith Mercier*
*Scott Bolduc*
John Robinson
*Scott Thomas*
Jeff Sennett
*Jim Hassard*
Tony Redmond
Bob Grivois
Pat Daigle
Jack Ruth
Bruce Hall
*Mike Schroeder*
Chris Osgood
Mike Young
*Steve VanDolman*
Nathan Snyder
Matt Spooner
Rick Abbott
Hank Witt
Kyle Peterson
Travis Perry
Todd MacFarlane
Dan Rigol
Bud Martin
Ben Paradis
Chris McCue
Kelly LaPointe
Scott Lockhart
Kevin Cuddahy
Dan Corson
Jeff Hunter
Joe Billittier
Jud Ritter
Zack Sennett
Bob Abbott
Lee Miller
Dave Petrell
*Colin Cougle*
Chris Fischer
James Dow
Keith Fuerth
Gary MacDonald
Kevin Ghanam
Brett Mannow
Louie Rosebush
Mike Gawbill
Chris Brydges
Mike Walsh
Ryan Durnford
Ryan Blanchette
Alex Layman
Dante Farina
Mark Pilla
Dan Lichterman
Paul Culina
Chris Curtis
Goaltenders
Jeff Brown
Scott Bolduc
Tim Lare
Spencer Dunbar
Matt Kirk
Kevin Sennett
Chris Allen
Charlie Ripley
Joe Rogers
Bill Juilli
Vinnie Nowakowski
Rob Elliott
Aaron Buzzell
Alex Layman
Ron Chamberlain
Ryan Blanchette
Our 'Retired' members that played "Full Time" with the team
#25 Bob Grivois - forward
2 years - Original team
#22 Keith Mercier - Defense
1 1/2 years - first captain
#26 Pat Daigle - Defense
1 year - Original team
#29 Jack Ruth - forward
2 years - original team
#99 Mike Young - Defense
1 year - original team
#31 Rob Elliott- Goal
1 year
#2 Chris Osgood - Defense
3 years - original team
#6 Rick Abbott- Defense
2 years
#1 Tim Lare - Goal Tender
3 Years
#20- Scott Thomas - Forward
5 years - original team
#42 Matt Spooner - Forward
4 Years
#33 Jeff Brown - Goal
1 year - Original team
#16 Mike Schroeder - Forward
2 1/2 years - second captain
#10 Kelly LaPointe - Defense
2 years
#33 Matt Kirk - Goal
1 year
#9 Bud Martin- Defense
2 years
#13 Rob Angelo - Forward
4 years
#77 Scott Bolduc - Defense
6 Years - original team
#68 Ryan Durnford - D
1 year
Brothers and Fathers & Sons who have played for the team
Tiim (left) and Troy Lare - Brothers
Tim was our Goal Tender for 3 years and left due to an injury and Troy is an original member of the team. Both of them have played in some of our travel events.
Both brothers and well as Tim's son, Brady have helped with our camp for kids.
Tim works at a District Attorneys office and Troy is a firefighter in Bangor.
Jeff Sennett (pictured left) (original member of the team) and his sons have played for us. Kevin has played goal for us and his son Zach (on right) joined the regular team in 2008. All 3 of them have played in some of our travel events.
All 3 have also helped with our camp for kids.
Jeff is a firefighter in Bangor.
#8 Mike Walsh - Forward
1 year
#11 Mike Gawbill - Forward
2 years
Total money raised ~ $92,000.00 as of: March 11, 2010
In the spring of 2000, Bangor Police officer Keith Mercier and Bangor firefighters Troy Lare & Scott Bolduc talked about organizing a city hockey team. Before we could gather players we had to find a league that was accepting teams. After a few phone calls, we were entered into the Brewer men's league that played on Sunday nights. 
