Far be it for Bliss to let a pirate pass it by. When Bag Lady saw the Pirate Rendezvous scheduled for June 21 in Damariscotta — The Mystic Pirates, cannon fire, re-enactments, pirate-themed menus at local restaurants — that date went right down on ye olde calendar. There be swashbuckling, Bag Lady be there.* (* […]
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Petrovek steps down as Pirates’ CEO
PORTLAND — Portland Pirates Managing Partner/CEO Ron Cain and Governor Lyman Bullard announced Monday that the organization has accepted the resignation of Brian Petrovek, currently president, business development, who served as the company’s CEO for the past 14 years. Petrovek oversaw the short-and-long term needs of the business, represented the franchise as an alternate governor […]
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AHL: IceCaps sink Pirates in season finale
SACO — The Portland Pirates capped a tumultuous season in fitting fashion Saturday in front of a sold-out crowd of 550 at MHG Ice Centre. After holding a two-goal lead in the first period, and a one-goal advantage to start the third, the Pirates allowed a pair of St. John’s tallies in the final frame […]
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In the Crease: Putting the Portland Pirates’ season in perspective
SACO — The Portland Pirates’ extended run in Lewiston ended prematurely Wednesday after a shootout loss to the Albany Devils, one day after the team announced it was relocating its final home game of the season to its practice facility in Saco. Borne of a lease dispute, the Pirates’ tenure in Lewiston ended in similar […]
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AHL: Pirates drop Lewiston finale in shootout
LEWISTON — The Portland Pirates’ tenure at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee ended Wednesday in familiarity: A small crowd, a solid, yet inconsistent effort on the ice — and a shootout loss. “I didn’t like our second period tonight. I thought we had a good first and a good third,” Pirates coach Ray Edwards said. “They […]
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Circus will go on at Colisee; Portland Pirates move game to Saco
LEWISTON — The show will go on in Lewiston for the Kora Shrine Circus on Saturday, while the previously scheduled Portland Pirates game — their final game of the regular season — has been relocated to the MHG Ice Centre in Saco. After negotiating for the better part of 24 hours, Androscoggin Bank Colisee management, […]
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AHL: Admirals sink Pirates in shootout
Sunday afternoon, the ledger will show the Pirates suffered a 3-2 setback to the Norfolk Admirals in a shootout when Jesse Blacker potted the winning goal in the post-overtime skills competition — an important win for the visitors as they chase the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. But the loss for the Pirates […]
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AHL: Pirates tumble in Springfield
The Portland Pirates, already saddled with the worst record in the American Hockey League, are trying to find some end-of-the-season footing to carry some positive vibes into the offseason. Through one period Friday, they held their own against playoff-bound Springfield. But as has been their wont for most of the season, the lead evaporated later […]
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AHL: Monarchs drub Pirates
LEWISTON — Despite 25 losses at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee this season, the Portland Pirates suffered a fate at their home rink Wednesday they’d avoided since January 28, 2012 — they lost without scoring at least one goal. Four different Manchester skaters scored goals and rookie Patrik Bartosak stopped all 29 shots he faced to […]
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AHL: Providence Bruins send Portland Pirates to fourth consecutive loss
The Providence Bruins took another step toward clinching a playoff berth Sunday, while the Portland Pirates continued to limp toward the end of the season. Providence jumped out to a three-goal lead, nearly gave it away, and then pulled away in the third period to score a 7-2 win over Portland in front of 9.247 […]