Fournier Signs With USPHL Thunder

Former Bangor High School standout goalie Derek Fournier has signed to play for the new Twin City Thunder Junior Hockey team (Auburn/Lewiston) that makes its debut in the upcoming 2018-19 season.

The Thunder will be a member of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL). There are 170 teams in the USPHL, with players ranging in age from eight to 21 years old. It is geared toward developing players for college hockey and beyond.

The new Maine franchise will call the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn its home. The team will play in the USPHL Premier North Division.

Fournier had an outstanding career for the Rams and was a Travis Roy Award semi-finalist. He was also a catcher for the Bangor state championship baseball team.

He also played for the Maine Moose team that won a U18 national championship in 2017. He played some last season for Topeka of the Tier II North American Hockey League.

"We are extremely excited to have Derek join the Thunder.  He is a top level goaltender who is very agile and who uses his size well." head coach Doug Friedman said "He had a great season last year at Fox Motors and earned himself a call up to the NAHL.  We look forward to seeing him playing at an elite level this winter.  We know he will give us the chance to win every time he's in net." - Team Press Release

The inaugural Twin City Thunder USPHL season begins in August.