Paul Betit

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Pirates put it all together

by Paul Betit January 15, 2011

The offense attacks, the defense protects and Dave Leggio tosses a shutout as Portland gets a valuable win.

Maine Mariners, Sports

Pirates Notebook: Making the most of an opportunity

by Paul Betit January 13, 2011

Justin Bowers is trying to make the most of his second stint this season with the Portland Pirates. Bowers, a 25-year-old center who grew up in Fredericton, New Brunswick, has two goals and three assists in six games with the Pirates since his promotion from the ECHL’s Greenville Road Warriors on Dec. 31. “He’s getting […]

Sports, Varsity Maine

High School Wrestling Notebook: Coaching brings its own rewards

by Paul Betit January 12, 2011

After spending five seasons officiating wrestling matches, Kurt Pelletier is back for his third season as coach at Windham High School. “I loved officiating,” he said. “It was great, but I really missed the bond I had with the kids when I coached.” This is Pelletier’s second stint as coach of the Eagles. He previously […]

Maine Mariners, Sports

Portland Pirates lose their purpose

by Paul Betit January 12, 2011

Binghamton’s best player figures in four goals as the Senators have their way in a 5-2 win over Portland.

Maine Mariners, Sports

McCauley propels Pirates

by Paul Betit January 9, 2011

Dennis McCauley scores two goals to help Portland to a 4-3 victory over Manchester.

Maine Mariners, Sports

Pirates on the rebound

by Paul Betit January 8, 2011

Portland does almost everything right and uses a 3-goal second period to win convincingly.

Maine Mariners, Sports

Out with the old

by Paul Betit January 1, 2011

The Pirates are eager to start anew after suffering their fifth loss in six games.

Sports

Hockey Invitational: No matter why, an experience worth having

by Paul Betit December 30, 2010

To Deering Coach Jack Lowry, the Maine High School Hockey Invitational gives his players a chance to see how they stack up against opponents from other parts of the country.

To Mark Andreozzi, who coaches the Clippers from Cumberland, R.I., the tournament gives his players a chance to get to know each other better.

To Cheverus Coach Dan Lucas, it provides some of his players with a chance to get more ice time than usual.