Campus Currents: Nicholas Payson
Nicholas Payson is a forward on the men's hockey team at UMaine. He was a redshirt freshman for the 2008-2009 season, and played in 17 games for the Black Bears. A native of Veazie, he played his first three seasons at Bangor High School where he starred for current UMaine Assistant Coach Dan Kerluke. He was also a standout football player at Bangor. He has been indefinitely suspended from the team twice: Once in January, 2008 when he was charged with aggravated assault and again in July, 2009 when he was charged with operating under the influence. The state decided not to pursue the assault complaint.
Articles about Nicholas Payson:
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009, 9:59 pmHockey players charged with OUI, underage possession
By Mary Emmi
University of Maine men’s hockey player Nicholas Payson was charged with operating under the influence and has been suspended indefinitely for the second time in two years.
Thursday, January 31st, 2008, 12:00 amHockey player facing charges
By Meghan Hayward
Nicholas Payson, a member of the University of Maine men’s hockey team, has been suspended indefinitely following a meeting Tuesday morning with Athletic Director Blake James and Head Coach Tim Whitehead.
Payson was arrested Monday in connection with an alleged assault the morning before, according to an article published in the Bangor Daily News on Wednesday.
Monday, November 5th, 2007, 12:00 amMeet our “cool as ice” first-years
By Nick McCrea
The 2007-2008 Black Bears have a large contingent of first-year players. It’s early in the season but many of them are seeing plenty of playing time and are contributing to the team early in the season. They’re a varied group, each with their own talents and level of experience.
