Tomorrow night, the Portland Pirates will face the Manchester Monarchs in Game One of the Pirates’ 2013-14 season. In Lewiston. Game time is 7 p.m. on what is now the Pirates’ home ice. In Lewiston. There is now an American Hockey League franchise in Lewiston. On Sept. 30, after negotiations between Cumberland County Civic Center […]
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AHL: Young, ambitious Pirates positive on eve of season
Familiar forwards, young defensemen and a backlog of solid goaltending highlight the 2013-14 Portland Pirates’ roster released over the weekend. With only a few days before the team drops the puck on its 21st season — and first full season at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston — the players and coaches are eager to […]
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AHL: Pirates look beyond relocation turmoil
The Portland Pirates will be faced with plenty of challenges this season, many in the form of solid opponents, hard hits and quick shots. But perhaps the team’s largest obstacle will have nothing to do with a sheet of ice, but rather the location of the one they call home. In a surprising turn of […]
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AHL: Pirates trim roster for start of season
For people looking to find an identity among this year’s Portland Pirates, the first step toward a bit of consistency to that end happened Friday when the team announced its official opening-day roster. For now. “It’s kind of funny, because everybody makes a big deal out of the roster, but it could change tomorrow,” Pirates’ […]
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AHL: Pirates vets, newcomers ready to start season
SACO — They came, they practiced, they lifted. And then, they mingled. The Portland Pirates held their annual media day Wednesday at the MHG Ice Centre, and for many of the players and those meeting them, it was more than necessary. When the Pirates open their season at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston on […]
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AHL: Pirates fall in preseason tilt; team unveils ticket packages
Assuming he makes the Manchester Monarchs’ final roster, the next time Deslauriers skates in Lewiston, he’ll be a marked man. The Manchester defenseman-turned-forward found the back of the net four times Saturday, leading the visiting Monarchs to a 5-2 win over the Portland Pirates at the MHG Ice Centre in Saco in the Pirates’ lone […]
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AHL: Pirates confirm season in Lewiston
LEWISTON — After weeks of legal wrangling, the Portland Pirates and Cumberland County Civic Center have been unable to resolve their financial differences. After days of speculation, the American Hockey League team made official Thursday what many had surmised: The team will play its entire 38-game home schedule, and any possible playoff games, in Lewiston. […]
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In the Crease: If the opportunity arises, seize it
It’s not hyperbole to say that what the Portland Pirates are going to announce Thursday afternoon during a news conference at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee could have ramifications across North America. The impending announcement from the Pirates includes alterations to their 2013-14 schedule, ostensibly including shifting previously-scheduled dates and times in some way to accommodate […]
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AHL: Pirates top UNB; Cuts looming
As a defender for the University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds last season, Todd skated with the team in a preseason exhibition game against the Portland Pirates at the Portland Ice Arena. One year and on national championship later, Todd is one of those aspiring professionals. Wednesday, he got the chance to dole out some […]
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AHL Hockey: Pirates ready for another season
Perhaps they have a mean streak. More than likely, the answer lies in between. Approximately 25 players took the ice at MGH Ice Centre on Monday under the watchful eye of Pirates’ head coach Ray Edwards and his staff, as well as scouts and staff from the Coyotes as Portland opened training camp for its […]