Hockey Beat: Pirates’ Adam is taking a star turn

Portland Pirates rookie left wing Luke Adam seems ready to follow in the footsteps of Nathan Gerbe and Tyler Ennis. Gerbe and Ennis are now skating regular shifts in the NHL with the parent Buffalo Sabres. Both were named AHL rookie of the year after spending their first professional season with the Pirates. After the […]

Girls’ soccer: A lot for so little

The Falmouth High girls’ soccer team didn’t end Yarmouth’s unbeaten streak Tuesday night, but did put a blemish on the Clippers’ record.

The teams played to a scoreless tie, ending Falmouth’s four-game losing streak in a Western Maine Conference game.

“It was a very well-played game by both teams,” Yarmouth Coach Rich Smith said. “It was pretty even, actually.”

Portland Pirates 5, Checkers 1:Jhonas Enroth makes his point

Portland Pirates goalie Jhonas Enroth was unhappy with his performance Saturday night in a 6-5 victory against the Manchester Monarchs in the season opener.

The slightly built goalie from Sweden showed exactly how well he can play Monday afternoon.

Enroth stopped the first 42 shots by the Columbus Checkers to lead the Pirates to a 5-1 victory before a small Columbus Day crowd of 2,621 at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

You score, I score, and the Pirates win

Portland opens its season with a 6-5 victory against the Manchester Monarchs at the Civic Center.

Pirates packing promise

Portland opens its season tonight with a veteran team filled with potential.

High School Girls Soccer Notebook: After paying its dues, Sacopee makes a move

After taking some lumps during their first two varsity seasons, a group of 10 seniors at Sacopee Valley are delivering some lumps of their own this season. The Hawks are off to an 8-1-1 start, the best in the 10-year history of the soccer program. “A lot of these seniors started playing in varsity games […]

Hockey Beat: Consistency may put Mancari on NHL ice

It’s not the job Mark Mancari was seeking, but he intends to make the most of his return to the AHL to play for the Portland Pirates. “Obviously, it’s disappointing for me or anyone on the team to get sent down,” said Mancari, a right winger who has been the Pirates’ leading scorer the past […]

Portland Pirates sloppy as they lose exhibition

Portland doesn’t allow many early opportunities but Manchester cruises to a win in their only preseason game.

Pirates get started, with more joining in

Practice opens with just 15 players but seven more, including top scorer Mark Mancari, are on their way.

Wells spoils the unveiling

The Warriors win the first game on Falmouth’s new field, dominating in a 41-8 victory.