Andy Miele and Brandon McMillan scored slick backhand goals in the post-overtime competition and Mark Visentin stuffed all four shooters he faced to help lift the Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Providence Bruins in front of 1,596 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Wednesday, the team’s second win in a row and third […]
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AHL: Here comes Providence — again
SACO — The Portland Pirates finally appeared to figure things out over the weekend, snapping a point-less drought Saturday with a home loss in extra time to Manchester before earning a win on the road in Providence. “We were all embarrassed Friday night,” Portland coach Ray Edwards said. “These players are all proud, and every […]
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Cain becomes majority owner of Portland Pirates
The Portland Pirates will move forward with a new majority owner, and he’s already extending an olive branch to the Cumberland County Civic Center with the hope of returning the team to Portland. Ron Cain, a minority shareholder with the Pirates since 2010, is now the club’s majority shareholder. “The opportunity presented itself for me […]
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AHL: Pirates sink Bruins on road
You’ll have to forgive the Portland Pirates if they attempt to start goaltender Louis Domingue in every game the team plays against the Providence Bruins for the rest of the season. The strategy has unwittingly worked so far for the Pirates and young keeper. Domingue stopped 31 of the 33 shots he faced and Andy […]
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Monarchs sink Pirates in shootout
LEWISTON — The Portland Pirates looked to get back on the winning track, but fell in the shootout after blowing a two-goal, third-period lead to the Manchester Monarchs in front of 2,398 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. The vibe wasn’t that great to start the game, but the Pirates eventually took a 2-1 lead into […]
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AHL: Sharks sink Pirates
The Worcester Sharks scored in bunches en route to an 8-2 victory over the Portland Pirates on Friday night. “It was a tough start, a tough middle, and a tough end,” Portland Pirates head coach Ray Edwards said. “The whole team was shaky, I am not pinning it on the (goaltending). The forwards were shaky, […]
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AHL: Pirates set for another 3-in-3
A rough week produced more than tough results for the Portland Pirates last week, with several players needing a few days to rest and recover from nagging injuries. That’s what they got, with a day off Sunday and then a light skate Monday. Tuesday, it was back to work as the team prepares for another […]
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Pirates’ GM: More offense needed
The Portland Pirates returned home after Saturday’s loss — their third in a row — and took Sunday off before getting back to work figuring out what was working during a seven-game point streak, and how to get the team back to that point. The team’s general manager, Phoenix Coyotes’ vice president of hockey operations […]
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Falcons sink Pirates
The road has been kind to the Portland Pirates this season, but not even a quick trip away Saturday could help solve the team’s recent offensive woes. Three different Springfield skaters scored and former Pirate Mike McKenna stopped 26 shots to lead the Falcons to a 3-0 win over the Pirates in front of 3,481 […]
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Coyotes sign Brulé; forward must clear waivers
So much for Russia. Gilbert Brulé was back on the ice in Saco on Saturday morning, skating with the Portland Pirates during their game-day skate after agreeing to a one-year, two-way contract with the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. That contract is subject to Brulé clearing waivers, which is a requirement under the […]