Paul Betit

Pirates Notebook: Dineen awaits league’s decision

by Paul Betit March 9, 2010

The indefinite suspension of Portland Pirates head coach Kevin Dineen was still under review Monday by the American Hockey League. Dineen was suspended after he went onto the ice Saturday night to vigorously dispute referee Chris Cozzan’s decision to deny a last-second goal by the Pirates that would have forced overtime against the Syracuse Crunch. […]

Sports

Joining an exclusive club

by Paul Betit March 7, 2010

Matt DelGallo of Gardiner is one of only 14 Maine wrestlers to earn four individual state titles.

Sports

All-State Wrestling Team

by Paul Betit March 7, 2010

Ryan Burgess Mountain Valley, junior, 103 While becoming the third Mountain Valley wrestler to reach 100 career wins as a junior, Burgess went 37-5 and won his second consecutive Class B state championship. Vanya Tomaszewski Wells, junior, 112 Tomaszewski went 37-1 to win his third consecutive Class B championship at 112, remaining on course […]

Sports

Trustees decline Wood’s offer to mediate

by Paul Betit March 7, 2010

The Pirates and Civic Center trustees will continue lease talks without help from former owner Godfrey Wood.

Maine Mariners, Sports

Pirates facing limited options

by Paul Betit March 4, 2010

Portland heads off on a three-game trip with some of its top players out injured or suspended.

Business, Maine Mariners

Pirates CEO disputes report of move deal

by Paul Betit March 3, 2010

A New York newspaper is again reporting that the Portland hockey team is close to leaving for Albany, but the Pirates managing owner says there is no agreement in either city.

Maine Mariners, News

Pirates owner: ‘No deal with Albany’

by Paul Betit March 2, 2010

The Portland Pirates CEO/managing owner says he remains in negotiations with county officials for a lease extension at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

Maine Mariners, Sports